Residents in Saltash are invited to celebrate the official launch of their library after being transferred to Saltash Town Council as part of an agreement with Cornwall Council.

The launch day is taking place this Saturday April 13 from 11.30am to 1 pm and everyone is welcome. A ribbon cutting ceremony takes place at 11.45 am with the Mayor Cllr John Brady, Deputy Mayor Cllr Gloria Challen of Saltash Town Council, Chairman of the Town Council Library Sub Committee Cllr Jean Dent, and Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods. There will also be children’s activities and refreshments.

The arrangement, which is part of Cornwall Council’s devolution programme, means the building on Callington Road is continuing to provide all the key services essential to a modern library as well as access to a range of Council services.

Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: ’I’m looking forward to celebrating the official launch of Saltash Library under the management of the Town Council and I’m delighted that it has been secured for the community and many more generations of library users.’