The council finally backed down so the library stays open for the full hours and I honestly cannot believe we actually pulled this off. I am sitting here staring at my computer screen just feeling so incredibly lucky that so many of you jumped in to help save this place …
April 16, 2014
Final supporters
Dumfries and Galloway Council propose CUTS to Wigtown Library opening hours, from 40.5 hours to 17.5 hours per week. Please support the objection to these significantly reduced hours by signing the petition and help retain opening hours at their current level in Scotland's National Book Town.
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Reached 500 supporters
January 30, 2014
January 25, 2014
I honestly stare at this screen sometimes and cannot wrap my head around the fact that people actually care this much about our little book town library. Seeing the momentum shift like this makes me feel like maybe things might actually change because people are finally paying attention to what we stand to lose here.
January 24, 2014
I honestly cannot believe we hit one hundred signatures already because I was worried nobody would care about the library hours at all. My coffee is cold and my head is spinning but seeing this kind of support makes me think maybe the council will actually listen to us for once.
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2014
January 22, 2014
Seeing the count tick up toward a hundred is honestly wild but we actually need to spike this momentum right now before the council has any chance to ignore us. If you could just grab one person you know and get them to add their name while I go find more coffee that would be everything.
318 Comments
I am a volunteer at the book festival and also set up the reading group in Wigtown 9 years ago. I value and have greatly benefirred from the library service and would want it tto continue in its present from in Wigtown
This library is a vital part of Wigtown - my children and I use it regularly. Reducing the hours of a library means people use it less and eventually it closes with the argument given that no one is using it! Please reconsider this decision!
Book town is one of D&G's major assets. The library is crucial to its annual success so to reduce its hours will be read as a lessening of support for books in general and hence the festivals and ongoing activities
Please don't do this. This library provides a vital opportunity for individuals to educate themselves including gaining Internet access in a town that has no job centre, limited places for people to meet with others and is many miles away from the nearest college
Wigtown Library is at the heart of our community. As an author and storyteller, I can attest to the impact such a cut in hours will make! Wigtown Library is a busy, happening place and an integral part of the National Book Town!
Y'all are being silly.
Outrageous, a book town cutting it's library hours.
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The council finally backed down so the library stays open for the full hours and I honestly cannot believe we actually pulled this off. I am sitting here staring at my computer screen just feeling so incredibly lucky that so many of you jumped in to help save this place …
April 16, 2014
Final supporters
Dumfries and Galloway Council propose CUTS to Wigtown Library opening hours, from 40.5 hours to 17.5 hours per week. Please support the objection to these significantly reduced hours by signing the petition and help retain opening hours at their current level in Scotland's National Book Town.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 30, 2014
January 25, 2014
I honestly stare at this screen sometimes and cannot wrap my head around the fact that people actually care this much about our little book town library. Seeing the momentum shift like this makes me feel like maybe things might actually change because people are finally paying attention to what we stand to lose here.
January 24, 2014
I honestly cannot believe we hit one hundred signatures already because I was worried nobody would care about the library hours at all. My coffee is cold and my head is spinning but seeing this kind of support makes me think maybe the council will actually listen to us for once.
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2014
January 22, 2014
Seeing the count tick up toward a hundred is honestly wild but we actually need to spike this momentum right now before the council has any chance to ignore us. If you could just grab one person you know and get them to add their name while I go find more coffee that would be everything.
318 Comments
As a local business owner and parent I am very saddened to think the council would even consider this cost cutting measure. The County Buildings has 49000 visitors per year and the library us a focal point for locals and visitors alike.
I am a volunteer at the book festival and also set up the reading group in Wigtown 9 years ago. I value and have greatly benefirred from the library service and would want it tto continue in its present from in Wigtown
This library is a vital part of Wigtown - my children and I use it regularly. Reducing the hours of a library means people use it less and eventually it closes with the argument given that no one is using it! Please reconsider this decision!
Book town is one of D&G's major assets. The library is crucial to its annual success so to reduce its hours will be read as a lessening of support for books in general and hence the festivals and ongoing activities
Please don't do this. This library provides a vital opportunity for individuals to educate themselves including gaining Internet access in a town that has no job centre, limited places for people to meet with others and is many miles away from the nearest college
Wigtown Library is at the heart of our community. As an author and storyteller, I can attest to the impact such a cut in hours will make! Wigtown Library is a busy, happening place and an integral part of the National Book Town!
Y'all are being silly.
Outrageous, a book town cutting it's library hours.
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As a local business owner and parent I am very saddened to think the council would even consider this cost cutting measure. The County Buildings has 49000 visitors per year and the library us a focal point for locals and visitors alike.