The rise in the number of new houses that now cover what were open spaces in Stroud area must mean a rise in population figures of Stroud, which could account for a rise in library membership.

The initial assumption would be that more people are reading books, but I have noticed that there has been a rise in laptop users in the library and of people coming in to read the local newspapers.

The library is a hub indeed.

A new function is starting on the second Tuesday of each month that will embrace people who like to socialise. There will be board games, and other if suggested.

Molly Roberts

Stroud,