Local Libraries Face Funding Cuts

Protesters in Manchester are fighting to save their local library, which they view as a crucial community service. Libraries offer more than just books; they provide a space for the elderly to break isolation, for youth storytelling sessions, and for accessing computers and job search resources. Despite their importance, libraries face challenges, with 201 closures in the UK between 2010 and 2012, and a decline in visits.

What actions have the protesters in Manchester taken to save their local library?

• Organized a book sale

• Wrote letters to the government

• Held a sit-in and demonstrations

• Started a petition

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a service provided by the library?

• Borrowing both e-books and physical books

• Storytelling sessions for the young

• Free meals for the homeless

• Access to computers

What percentage of British people do not have computers, according to the video?

• 20%

• 35%

• 25%

• 30%

How many libraries closed in the UK between 2010 and 2012?

• 250

• 201

• 300

• 150

By what percentage did visits to libraries drop in the year to March 2012?

• 1.5%

• 2%

• 3%

• 2.5%