Plymouth City Council is planning to close 10 of our city's 17 libraries - at Efford, Eggbuckland, Ernesettle, Estover, Laira, North Prospect, Peverell, Stoke, Tothill and West Park.

We call on the Council to keep our local branch libraries open. They are vital for children who want to learn to read, adults who can't afford to buy books, people who use the computers and printers to find a job, do research, family history and to access online services. They host book groups and children's events, are staffed by professionals who can help, and are valuable free, public spaces in a world that charges for everything.

Keep our libraries open.