I am retired so technically can mange any time, at present I tend to "pop in" on a Thursday when I come into Town for the RBS bank van. However, I can adjust and shall possibly use Kilbirnie library more as I go to Tesco Kilbirnie most weeks.
I think the alternating Wed/Sat will be difficult to remember (I know "check on line" - but what a bother) Your book issue figures highlight the importance of Saturday and I feel it is important for those who work full time. Many years ago when my daughter was at secondary school Sat was the only time she could get to the library easily (or the late night Thursday- now long gone)
I've always felt I would be willing to pay a small fee for library membership. I realise that would cause screams of horror but much of what I read - newspapers, magazines - costs money. The library gives me a much broader range of books than O could afford to buy & I would willingly contribute SPECIFICALLY to its upkeep (not just through a general hike in Council Tax)
I would suggest that the proposed hours would be better for the townsfolk as a whole if we have: Monday 9.30-1 & 2-5, Tuesday 9.30-1 & 2-5, Every Saturday 9.30-1 every week. As this will be a better solution than trying to remember which week the rota is on and create a better continuity to the opening hours and days.
The proposals provide no consistency or continuity of the service. The library should be able to support individuals and groups with a service that people are able to access during the day, but also in evenings & weekends. As someone who works Monday - Friday the proposals would mean I would only be able to use the library services every second Saturday.
If you work then the only days I could return a book would be a Saturday. Alternate weeks does not suit. Feel you are discriminating against working people who use the library.
I would like to say how much I have enjoyed my visits to the afternoon "Knitting group", where different forms of stitching are carried out. It is unfortunate to hear that the Dalry library will be closing on those and other days. I have been fortunate that a Friday suits me but am most disappointed that due to other activities I will have to stop my knitting group. Other members are also at a loss to understand this decision. It would be great if this could be avoided but I am sure the decision is already made.
Dalry library does not only deal with books it also does a lot for the community, it does a lot of things for children and adults. All are important to the town , young and not so young. Reading is a must for me. I love reading so this change would not be good for the town. Also it would not be easy for everyone to go to another town.
The proposed changes won't really affect me, but I realise they may affect other users. I have been a library member for 60 years and it is very important to me. These days, Dalry library is not just for books. It provides lots of other services and is used by various groups. There are also activities provided for children. Every time Council cutbacks are proposed, libraries are mentioned and it is actually a relief felt by many users when Dalry stays open once more. People are not always able to get to other branches. I also feel that the alternate Wed/Sat will be confusing for some people.
I am retired so technically can mange any time, at present I tend to "pop in" on a Thursday when I come into Town for the RBS bank van. However, I can adjust and shall possibly use Kilbirnie library more as I go to Tesco Kilbirnie most weeks.
I think the alternating Wed/Sat will be difficult to remember (I know "check on line" - but what a bother) Your book issue figures highlight the importance of Saturday and I feel it is important for those who work full time. Many years ago when my daughter was at secondary school Sat was the only time she could get to the library easily (or the late night Thursday- now long gone)
I've always felt I would be willing to pay a small fee for library membership. I realise that would cause screams of horror but much of what I read - newspapers, magazines - costs money. The library gives me a much broader range of books than O could afford to buy & I would willingly contribute SPECIFICALLY to its upkeep (not just through a general hike in Council Tax)
I would suggest that the proposed hours would be better for the townsfolk as a whole if we have: Monday 9.30-1 & 2-5, Tuesday 9.30-1 & 2-5, Every Saturday 9.30-1 every week. As this will be a better solution than trying to remember which week the rota is on and create a better continuity to the opening hours and days.
The proposals provide no consistency or continuity of the service. The library should be able to support individuals and groups with a service that people are able to access during the day, but also in evenings & weekends. As someone who works Monday - Friday the proposals would mean I would only be able to use the library services every second Saturday.
As a working person I would only be able to use the library on a monthly basis.
If you work then the only days I could return a book would be a Saturday. Alternate weeks does not suit. Feel you are discriminating against working people who use the library.
I would like to say how much I have enjoyed my visits to the afternoon "Knitting group", where different forms of stitching are carried out. It is unfortunate to hear that the Dalry library will be closing on those and other days. I have been fortunate that a Friday suits me but am most disappointed that due to other activities I will have to stop my knitting group. Other members are also at a loss to understand this decision. It would be great if this could be avoided but I am sure the decision is already made.
Knowing which Wednesday or Saturday the library was open would be a concern.
Dalry library does not only deal with books it also does a lot for the community, it does a lot of things for children and adults. All are important to the town , young and not so young. Reading is a must for me. I love reading so this change would not be good for the town. Also it would not be easy for everyone to go to another town.
The proposed changes won't really affect me, but I realise they may affect other users. I have been a library member for 60 years and it is very important to me. These days, Dalry library is not just for books. It provides lots of other services and is used by various groups. There are also activities provided for children. Every time Council cutbacks are proposed, libraries are mentioned and it is actually a relief felt by many users when Dalry stays open once more. People are not always able to get to other branches. I also feel that the alternate Wed/Sat will be confusing for some people.
As someone who works I would struggle to use the library only once in two weeks and no late nights.