A charity-run library in Bradford wants to buck the trend towards reducing opening hours

Lisa Palmer, who runs a free school uniform service at the community center where the library is located, said: “I’ve lived here all my life, 44 years – we need this library.”

“It was once the heart of here, where we could go as children, read a book and take a break.”

She said many people can’t afford Wi-Fi or tablet devices, so the library is one of the few places where people can access something to read for free.

Nabeelah Hafeez, project manager for the National Literacy Trust in Bradford, said: “This is an incredible initiative where the community has taken over a library space.”

“We know that libraries are at the heart of communities. Families can go here, children can learn here, and young people can find safe spaces and find books they love.”

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