Public libraries in the words of people who use, work in and run them.
Living Libraries is an AHRC-funded oral history project from the University of Roehampton.
Making the case for public libraries
through original oral histories.
“Libraries are alive.”
— Jayne, Falmouth Library
“A library is for books, for computers, for informal learning. For a meeting place. For safety. For warmth. For companionship.”
— Chrys, Colliers Wood Library
“We’re recycling books every day. We’re recyling information and we’re sharing stories.”
— Rachel, Storyhouse
“People come into the library to make sense of the world.”
— Carol, Kirklees
