Drop-in sessions start this week that will give you the chance to have your say on proposed changes to the library service in Gloucestershire

This will be a chance to speak to members of the library senior management team and ask any questions you might have. You can also take part in the online consultation at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/mtclibraries More details about the strategy, including a map showing the proposed changes, are also available on this web page.

The proposals are for nine main libraries; a 24/7 virtual library service; 11 Library Express services; seven possible Library Link services, and communities being given the chance to run their own library service. There is the potential to increase opening hours and services through volunteers.

Drop-in dates

Cheltenham Library:           15^th December, 2pm-5pm

Gloucester Library:              17^th December, 10am-1pm

Stroud Library:                      20^th December, 2pm-5pm

Coleford Library:                  12^th January, 2pm-5pm

Cirencester Library:             13^th January, 10am-1pm

Tewkesbury Library:            14^th January, 10am-1pm

Churchdown Library:          19^th January, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Minchinhampton Library:   20^th January, 2pm-5pm

Cinderford Library:               21^st January, 10am-1pm

Wotton Library:                     25^th January, 2pm-5pm

The drop-in sessions are spread throughout the county. More dates and venues will be added. The libraries consultation started in November, running for three months. Communities will be invited to come forward with a business case for their own community-run library next Spring.