Neilston Street Library

Early day motion 1577, tabled 3 March 2021 by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 5 members.

That this House welcomes the growing number of voluntary groups dedicated to sharing their love of books with other members of their communities; further welcomes the initiative of Lindy Montgomery and Laura Curtis, both residents of Neilston in East Renfrewshire who launched a street library to help fellow villagers discover the joy of reading; notes that Lindy and Laura borrowed an idea from America called a Blind Book Club in which readers take a book they know nothing about, although the pair have put their own spin on that concept by wrapping the books and adding a brief description; further notes that this initiative has helped local residents while libraries have been closed due to the covid-19 pandemic and has helped elderly residents and those who have been shielding for whom Lindy and Laura have offered a delivery service.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, DUP 1.