The Kintyre Forum

From the Council website - I've found it rather frustrating that the Library is closed at lunch time and all day Thursday so hopefully this will put it right. Internet access it the reason!

People in Campbeltown are being invited to have their say on the opening hours of the new library in Aqualibrium.

When the library moved from the Burnet Building into Aqualibrium in June last year, Argyll and Bute Council based the library’s opening hours on what it believed would be the most suitable times for people wishing to access it.

However, after seven months the Council now feels it is the right time to review them in light of experience and public demand.

People have a better idea of how and when they want to use the library and all the other facilities in Aqualibrium. With everyone’s help, the Council should be able to make some improvements.

All you have to do is pick up a short questionnaire from the library, the reception in Aqualibrium or many of the shops and workplaces in Campbeltown.

You can also download a copy from the Council’s website at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk where you will also find the library catalogue. All questionnaires must be completed and returned by Friday 16th March.

Whether you’re looking for factual book about climate change or an exciting science fiction – Campbeltown’s new library is the place to go. Get involved - get a questionnaire!

Thanks Davie,

Has anyone managed to find the copy of the questionnaire to download from the website? If so, can they post a link please as I can't find any trace of it.

Link wasn't there before but is now

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/pdffilesstore/3180378?a=0

PS - Why does it have to be closed two days a week?

For christ sake P - keep the noise down

Thanks Davie,

I did email the council but, surprise surprise, never got a reply.

Cheers
Gary

Beachcomber - think the council have decided to close for 7 days a week. It's a cost saving exercise

I bet they still find an excuse to put out Council Tax bills up by substantially more than the rate of inflation though.

Never mind, I'm sure Ionnasaigh will scale the towers at Kilmory in protest.

Davie P wrote:PS - Why does it have to be closed two days a week?

I've had a reply from the council and it's because of a lack of staffing resources.

i have never visited the new facilites, nor will i, just my small protest at the library being moved to the new pool. i liked the atmosphere in the old place, where i could take a wander round the museum with my kids (show them grandad's eagles eggs, of course!!!) while we were out selecting books.

i haven't read a serious book since the old place closed, might never read one again, but since i used to have at least four on the go at any one time my brain doesn't hurt so much.

i reckon i've learned everything i'll ever need to know and now it's time to start forgetting things, i've already forgotten more on a few subjects than some will ever know?

i want my old library back, but since i'm not goingto get it, i'm not using the new place, nor the pool, rest of my lot use it every day, but me? i'm clean enough thank you!!!! well maybe this jumper smells of damp rabbit, but it'll do another couple of days, it's only thursday.

think i read every biography in the place anyway and i'm not starting on ones by footballers, exceptions made for roy keane and denis law, but that comes under royalty

general jack o'niell wrote:i have never visited the new facilites, nor will i, just my small protest at the library being moved to the new pool. i liked the atmosphere in the old place, where i could take a wander round the museum with my kids (show them grandad's eagles eggs, of course!!!) while we were out selecting books.

How grown up

While it is really sad to see the old library closed, many, like you, should eat humble pie and admit it is the correct move.

Ask the staff there - never been so busy!

it looks like an underground car park .not a library