A special book to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Alexandra Park Library has been published. The book - 50 Years of Memories –has been written by Angela Arney, the chair of FAPL (the friends group at the library).

Angela has edited a collection of memories from people who have used the library over the last 50 years; the book includes photographs and a chronology as well as photos and drawings by children.

Angela and her daughter Lizzy, who oversaw the production of the book with Friends of the Library, library staff and people who have contributed memories for the book

The Author Angela says
"Among the memories are a man in his 80s who remembers the area where the library now is, being used for Dig For Britain during the war, right through to someone who has only just moved to the area nine months ago."

“There is one account from a lady who told me that five generations of her family have used this library.

“I’ve tried to get memories from each era over the last 50 years, including from 1990 when the library was under threat of closure. An action group was set up to keep it open.

“The library is part of the community and is one of the things that make the area so special.”

Authors Jonny Zucker, Stephen Games, Freya North and Marc Alexander have also contributed to the book.

The book – costing £7 – was launched on April 14 at a meeting of the Friends of Alexandra Park Library.