The community group has created a petition to support Cardonald Library. I think its safe to say its showing their are a lot of people who support the cause! Please go an sign it, show people that its loved by many folk. CLICK HERE TO FOR LINK TO SIGN.
I would also like to praise the group for their efforts with supporting Cardonald Library. Louise and other folk are in the trenches making noise and keeping the fight alive. Keep it up!
After a very successful round 1 last month, there is another Christmas edition to be held at the library on Sunday 15th December at 10am.
Hi everyone, following on from the hugely positive support our Cardonald Library campaign received last month we’re at it again with ‘Gies back our books’ Christmas special
on Sunday 15th December at 10am.
We have further press interest & cross party support which will provide us with a bigger platform so that we can continue to put pressure on Glasgow Life to engage in dialogue now with regards to reopening our library & providing a local, accessible & alternative provision in the interim.
This time we are really keen to engage those not on social media & will be looking to blitz the area with posters & flyers & spreading the word to as many community groups as possible.
If you can support us particularly in the printing & distribution of flyers we would love to take advantage of your kindness.
We appreciate its a very busy time of year, one where the library would have at one point been the focal point of the community, & that you all have lots of commitments. Joining us for 10 minutes would be great, more…even better!
I’ll post nearer the time with specific details but who knows maybe even Santa might make an appearance
There is something heart warming about a community getting behind a common cause for good. I think today probably reinforced to a fair number of folk that it is not just them who miss Cardonald Library, it is many others. I am sure it has raised more awareness to local residents too. I am convinced of this, as I believe the kids there were onto 57 honks from cars by the time we left!
The mission on the facebook is quoted below:
“Driven by the frustration of waiting, waiting & waiting for any sort of communication from Glasgow Life regarding an alternative solution for library provision in Cardonald a few of us, and our incredibly motivated kids, have decided to organise a ‘gie us back our books’ meet on Sunday 17th November at 10am outside Cardonald Library i
-an attempt to make the community’s voice visible & to let those in power know that we need an alternative solution now.
In the spirit of community, solidarity & positivity we would love as many of you to join us.
Bring your banners, good vibes & flasks of tea 😁 & let them know that we will no longer be ignored.
any support would be much appreciated
many thanks
louise
I think it’s fair to say there was definetely a spirit of community, solidarity and positivity.
I will be honest, I was slightly emotional at the turn out and togetherness of the community. With a constant stream of negativity on social media and the press, it was special to see such a crowd turn out in a positive fashion.
I hope this enegisises folk to keep up the good fight, and others to join in. Keep the noise going. Email your MP, MSP, Councillor & and anyone that can help the cause. Any celebs who can weigh in and get it in the news?
I’ve put a selection of photos below. I have tried to keep kids faces out, but if anyone would like blurred etc, let me know.
