Community library celebrates 20 years

"Reaching 20 years is a remarkable milestone for Western Community Library," said Jackie Burgess

A library has reached a "remarkable milestone" as it marks its 20th anniversary, a manager has said.

Western Community Library in Guernsey is run by the Guille-Allès Library, and was set up in 2005 to make its services more accessible for islanders.

The service is run by volunteers and offer books, audiobooks and family sessions.

On Monday, the library said staff and volunteers planned to celebrate the anniversary with tea and cake, and invited everyone who had supported or enjoyed the library over the years to attend and share memories.

Jackie Burgess, the library's community and wellbeing lead, said: "Reaching 20 years is a remarkable milestone for Western Community Library.

"Like all community libraries, it's so named because that's exactly what it's all about – community.

"It was set up to bring books and other library services closer to islanders who depend on them, and 20 years on it still excels in doing just that."

Volunteer Nina Ogier, who has helped at the library since 2012, said: "I am so happy to be a part of the community library here at St Saviour's, with readers and volunteers all happy to meet up once or twice a week for companionship as well as the delight of choosing another book to keep us company through the week ahead."