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On Saturday, outside the Kop, match‑going fans were met with something unexpected: a grassroots campaign stall calling for the return of a vital community resource — a library for Everton and Anfield. Sue Ferguson and a dedicated group of local residents, the stall handed out flyers, sparked conversations, and reminded supporters that the fight for accessible public services is far from over.

A Community Without a Library

The campaign began after Breck Road Library closed overnight on 2 October 2025. The closure came as a shock to many. The library had been well used, opening four days a week from 9am to 5pm, and providing far more than books. It was a lifeline for residents, offering:

• Benefits advice sessions
• Toddler Rhyme Time
• Book clubs
• Internet access
• A safe, warm, social space for all ages

Despite this, the Council has no current plans to reopen Breck Road Library or provide a replacement in the area.

For everyone who relied on library computers, Love Tech Hate Waste is helping to close the digital gap by offering affordable devices while we continue the fight to bring our library back.

“There are three other libraries within two miles” — But is that realistic?

The Council’s response has been to point residents toward libraries located up to two miles away. But for many people in Everton and Anfield, this simply isn’t practical.

For pensioners, parents with prams, wheelchair users, and unemployed residents who must complete daily online job searches, a two‑mile journey is a significant barrier. Public transport costs, mobility challenges, and time pressures make these alternatives inaccessible for many.

The community is clear: Everton and Anfield do not need distant libraries, vague promises, or future “community facilities” years away. They need a library now.

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What the Community Is Calling For

The campaign is united around a simple, urgent message: Everton and Anfield need a full‑time, fully accessible library at the heart of the community.

A local library would provide:

• Access to books, newspapers, and digital resources
• Free internet and computer use
• Rhyme‑time and early‑years activities
• Social groups and reading clubs
• Benefits advice and support sessions
• A safe, warm, inclusive community hub

This is not a luxury — it is essential infrastructure.

Missing Rhyme‑time at the library? Rhymes for Playtime Fun can help you keep little ones entertained at home when you’re out of ideas.

A Campaign That’s Growing Every Week

The stall outside the Kop is just one part of a wider, steadily growing movement. Volunteers are:

• Speaking with residents
• Collecting signatures
• Contacting councillors
• Building a social‑media presence
• Sharing stories of how the closure has affected daily life

The campaign is determined, organised, and rooted in community need.

With the library still unavailable, the My Story Book Art Kit gives children a creative way to keep up their literacy skills — and it might even inspire them to make a story about the library’s sudden closure to send in and support the campaign.

How Residents Can Take Action

The campaign is encouraging everyone in Everton and Anfield to email their local councillors and demand the return of a library.

• Billy Marrat
• Lena Simic

For more information or to get involved, residents can contact campaign organiser Ruth Knox

Or visit the Facebook page Everton and Anfield Need a Library

A Call for Immediate Action

The message from the community is clear: Everton and Anfield deserve a library — not in the future, not as a distant promise, but now.

The closure of Breck Road Library has left thousands without essential services. The campaign is determined to ensure that local voices are heard and that the area receives the resources it urgently needs.

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