A celebration marking thirty years of Midsomer Norton Library is being staged by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Residents are welcome to come and see a display in the library, which began last Saturday, showing some of the key changes to the library over the last three decades.
There have certainly been many improvements over the years. When the library moved from a one-room facility at The Hollies, it was a major change, with its increased floor space, meaning that borrowers had a much-improved range of book stock from which to choose and it was the main service offered then.
"The original library was started by Albert Bowlter back in the 1920s and was only open on Saturday morning," said Anne Chard, Albert Bowlter's granddaughter.
Councillor David Dixon (Lib-Dem., Oldfield), Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: "Now, in addition to the wide range of books available, we offer other diverse services, from spoken word and DVD hire to PC access, with everyone entitled to half-an-hour's free computer use.
"We also have free WiFi and many other services, including the facility to borrow ebooks – all you need is a library membership to access these services. B&NES Council also holds free events at Midsomer Norton Library, including weekly Storytime and monthly Baby Bounce sessions."
For adults, there is a vibrant After Hours programme in place, with Mendip Storytelling the next event on Tuesday, 10th December, at 7 p.m. For more information on the Library Service, visit http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/libraries">www.bathnes.gov.uk/libraries