Out of the nine libraries within Telford and Wrekin, Newport Library in the town's High Street remains one of only four that are still run by Telford & Wrekin Council - but that is all set to change next week.
Earlier this year, Newport Town Council agreed to sign a 100-year lease of the high street library, hiking council tax in the process. “Newport Library not only provides access to a wealth of books and reading material but is an invaluable community hub providing resources such as printing facilities and internet access, children’s bounce and rhyme sessions, first point contact for blue badges and bus passes, as well as a venue for local organisations and services, to name just a few.
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