IT is an utter disgrace that the town centre has been without a library for so long.

It has contributed, in no small way, to the slow demise of the town.

I for one visit the town far less than I did.

It was a place to go, particularly for pensioners, to have a chat, read the papers and books with a cheap coffee or tea.

When it was known that it would have to be closed for a considerable time temporary premises should have been obtained.

It’s not that there is a shortage of suitable premises.

What about the old Woolworths store for instance?

The councillors of St Helens should be ashamed of what is happening to the town.

George Anderton, via Facebook