Caroline Flint MP celebrates
20th birthday of Conisbrough Library

31 October 2005

Caroline Flint MP visited Conisbrough Library this week to celebrate its 20th Anniversary - it was opened this week in 1985 - and to promote Library use.

During the visit, Caroline joined staff at a book sale to promote Breast Cancer awareness.

Said Caroline: "I have loved libraries since I was a child and I am proud that as Conisbrough Library enjoys its 20th birthday, Doncaster Council has the best funded library service ever in my lifetime."

"Libraries have changed dramatically in the 20 years this library has been open. Today, they are not just a source of books, but a source of access to the Internet, a centre for learning and fun and a meeting place for local community groups.

"Conisbrough Library's 1,200 visitors a week reveals its importance to this community.

"Conisbrough Library has a Sure Start Playgroup based here, and takes part in the national reading challenge during the summer holidays. They have regular visits from the CAB, Social Services and the Conisbrough & Denaby Heritage Society. And their work with excluded pupils, adult learners and new internet users is all part of their educational role."

Latest Government figures show that libraries are booming - with an increase of more than 14 million visitors nationwide last year.

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Pictures show: Happy Birthday Conisbrough Library!
(Back row left to right) Diane Fraser, Penny Lloyd Rees and Sandra Kelly. Front row Caroline Flint and Mary Camm hold the cake. The staff and MP wore pink in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

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