Julian has visited Bentham Library (Friday 24 January) to meet with users and see the services available.
The branch, which is now being supported by volunteers from the Friends of Bentham Library, is open on four days a week with the voluntary support allowing for longer opening hours.
He also heard about the importance of the branch to the community and services, such as high speed broadband access, which are now available.
Julian said:
“When North Yorkshire County Council suggested making changes to libraries we saw the strength of feeling in the community about how important the branch was to the town.
“I am delighted that Bentham Library, with the efforts of the volunteers of the Friends of Bentham Library, is going from strength to strength as an important community hub and now offers even more services such as the high quality broadband access I have campaigned for since my election.
“I pay tribute to the work of Councillor Linda Brockbank and to all the Friends team who give up so much of their free time to ensure the library is open for longer hours.”