A FOUR week consultation for residents on the library service starts on Saturday with the first in a series of drop-in sessions and public meetings across the borough.

Clr Bob Timmis, executive member for learning and skills said: “We recognise the importance of the library service and we want people’s views on its future.

“The library service of the 21st century needs to provide more than just book lending from traditional buildings. We must provide modern services that support our existing library users and attract new users.”

Drop-in sessions: l Penketh Library, Saturday, November 6, 10.30am-12.30pm l Padgate Library, Tuesday, November 9, 10am-12pm l Grappenhall Library, Wednesday, November 10, 3.30-5.30pm l Birchwood Library, Thursday, November 11, 1.30-3.30pm l Orford Library, Thursday, November 11, 4-6pm l Great Sankey Library, Monday, November 15, 3.30-5.30pm l Culcheth Library Tuesday, November 16, 3.30-5.30pm l Lymm Library, Thursday, November 18, 4-6pm l Warrington Library, Friday, November 19, 12-2pm l Woolston Library, Sunday, November 21, 10.30am-12.30pm l Westbrook Library, Monday, November 22, 2.30-4.30pm l Burtonwood Library, Thursday, November 25, 4-6pm l Stockton Heath Library, Saturday, November 27, 10am-12pm public meetings l St Elphins Community Centre, Wednesday, November 10, 6.30-8.30pm l Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School, Thursday, November 11, running from 6.30 until 8.30pm l Greenwood Centre, Monday, November 15, 6.30-8.30pm l Pyramid Centre, Tuesday, November 16, 6.30-8.30pm l Quays Community Centre, Thursday, November 18, 6.30-8.30pm l Woolston High School, Monday, November 22, 6.30-8.30pm l Birchwood Encounter Centre, Wednesday, November 24, 6.30-8.30pm l Penketh High School, Thursday, November 25, 6.30-8.30pm l Great Sankey Library, Monday, November 29, 6.30-8.30pm