COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, November 13, 2023

QUESTION NO. 31

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans to introduce a drop off and take a book scheme promoted through council owned buildings that would reduce waste of books and encourage and promote learning through reading,? (Details of such a scheme to be worked out)

REPLY:

The type of scheme outlined is generally referred to as a “Little Free Library”. These schemes tend to work best when they are community, or user-led initiatives. South Dublin County Council will continue to promote and encourage our communities and staff to take out free membership in their local library. The very basis of public libraries is recycling, and the sustainable sharing of collections, with access to a wide range of materials including books, DVDs, magazines, online resources, languages and courses. Most importantly, we have trained, motivated staff with expert knowledge in the area of reading and learning supports.