Haringey libraries top of user chart

Monday 18 January 2010

Haringey libraries are the most popular in London, according to the latest government statistics.

Interim figures from the Department of Culture, Media and Sports show that almost 60% of people in the borough have used Haringey libraries over the previous 12 months.

The figure of 57.8% is a significant increase on the previous figure of 51.9%.

This result means that Haringey libraries are in the top one per cent of library authorities in the country, as well as the top in London.

Cllr Dhiren Basu, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Lifelong Learning, said:

"Libraries in Haringey are hugely popular. They provide an excellent range of books, cds and dvds - and so much more. In Haringey, libraries are at the heart of our communities. No wonder they are the most popular in London."

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