Sandra Westgate, our Branch Librarian, gave an overview of the library and shared some statistics about library usage.
Did you know that the Broughty Ferry Library opened in October 1928 as a library and reading room and is consistently the busiest branch library in the city? Here is a selection of its vital statistics for the last year:
- 144271 visitors
- 8943 members
- 98136 items were issued
- 2006 users of the computers
- 4756 attendances at the Baby Rhyme Time
- 201 events for children
- 4 adult reading groups
- 532 events for adults
It is hoped that a Friends' Group for Broughty Ferry Library would not only be able to help extend the reach of the library into more community events but also help with funding. The library is part of Leisure and Culture Dundee which is an organisation working at arms length from the Council with charitable status. As such, new forms of funding should be available for additional services or activities.
Both consultations were well attended and a keen group of supporters have indicated their interest and potential support. They will be invited to a follow up meeting but there is room for more folk to come on board. It's therefore not too late to declare your interest in supporting or being part of the Friends of Broughty Ferry Library Group by contacting Sandra Westgate:
Both consultations were well attended and a keen group of supporters have indicated their interest and potential support. They will be invited to a follow up meeting but there is room for more folk to come on board. It's therefore not too late to declare your interest in supporting or being part of the Friends of Broughty Ferry Library Group by contacting Sandra Westgate:
Broughty Ferry Community Library
Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2HN
Phone: 01382 436919
Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/communities/
