Duo’s library plan during pandemic was write-on
East Renfrewshire MP Kirsten Oswald has thanked Neilston Street Library founders Lindy Montgomery and Laura Curtis for their work during the pandemic.
When library services closed during lockdown, Lindy and Laura decided to do what they could to help people enjoy books and used their own stock of books to start the Neilston Street Library.
Lindy and Laura borrowed an idea from America called a Blind Book Club in which readers take a book they know nothing about, which had been wrapped and personalised.
Kirsten tabled a motion in the House of Commons welcoming the Neilston Street Library and other community groups who shared their love of books during the pandemic.
Ms Oswald said: “The Neilston Street Library is a tremendous example of the power of an idea and what communities can achieve for themselves.
“Lindy and Laura’s commitment to sharing their love of books across the local community is clearly infectious.
“While sorry to hear that the current ‘Book Box’ service will close when East Renfrewshire’s libraries reopen, I am pleased that both Lindy and Laura are keen to remain active in spreading their love of books and may focus on younger readers.”