Geographer, Runner, Sometimes Both. Now doing my thing at University of Edinburgh.
Mar 21, 2023 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
Yesterday I had an appointment in @SilvercityLibs Local Studies, as part of the ongoing @SaveAberdeenLibs campaign to fight the closure of our cherished 140yo Woodside Library. change.org/p/save-woodsid…
I’ve got a few deep-dive discoveries to report… 1/ 🧵
First point of info. – and do read closely elected reps of @aberdeencitycouncil – is that libraries and archives have a canny old habit: they keep the receipts! 2/
Mar 14, 2023 • 31 tweets • 9 min read
Last week, @AberdeenCC announced the closure of 6 local libraries, among them Woodside Library. Library lovers everywhere, do sign this petition to halt that plan! tinyurl.com/mtj2wbv2 Join the demo on Saturday! Every branch library has its tale. Ours certainly does… 🧵 1/
What began as the ‘Anderson Free Library’ first opened its doors almost 150 years ago, in October 1883, lending books to the people of Woodside, and providing the community with a public space dedicated to reading and learning. It’s been here in our midst ever since. 2/