A vibrant protest in Perth highlights the community’s fight to save local libraries from potential closures
Perth: Recently, library users in Perthshire came together to show their support for local branches. They held a big protest outside the Perth Museum, rallying for the Save Our Libraries campaign.
This protest was sparked by plans from Culture Perth and Kinross, which manages the museum and libraries, to make cuts to library services. Locals are worried these changes could lead to the closure of important community spaces.
Groups from places like Auchterarder, Birnam, Comrie, and Scone have joined forces to keep their libraries open. Culture Perth and Kinross is looking to trim its budget by 12% over the next three years, which has raised alarms among residents.
During the protest, a variety of speakers, including local politicians, addressed the crowd. The atmosphere was filled with passion as people of all ages came together to support their beloved libraries.
And let’s not forget the amazing photos from the day! From kids holding signs to community members uniting, it was a sight to see. Everyone is hoping their voices will be heard and that their libraries will remain open for future generations.
