Ryhall Library Action Group
Working together for the community
Mission statement
“To keep Ryhall Library in its existing building to enable continued provision of library services with a community space.”
We will work together, with regular meetings, as to how this can be achieved – whether under RCC, or other options…!
Save the library
On Tuesday 7th January 2025, the village was suddenly made aware that the RCC Cabinet meeting, to be held less than a week later, included the proposal to close Ryhall’s library. The shock brought together our Action Group in a bid to help save the library.
Voice of the community
The Action Group is made up of many interested local residents who have come together to work towards a common goal for the community. Its members bring a wealth of skills, experience and time to work together in achieving its current aim.
Why we formed
Less than a day after learning about the potential closure, over 30 local residents met in the library to lend a hand in taking action. Those residents, plus others, have come together to form Ryhall Library Action Group, with one main aim: to retain the library building including the library service and the community space.
Actions so far
Over 30 local people met on the day after the news. As a result, we took paper petitions to local businesses and people’s homes via door-knocking; over 1,300 signatures were obtained and then delivered during a well-attended demo in front of RCC’S Catmose offices before the Cabinet meeting only six days later.
Our campaign
Our Action Group met regularly to act quickly to achieve our Mission: to save the library and retain a community space. We are fortunate to have many passionate folk, working in smaller teams to research, survey, draw up costings and keep our campaign in the press. We only had a very short time to save our library.
Our comprehensive reports can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the button below:
Save the library
In the six days following the news of the potential library closure, the Action Group managed some incredible things…
Paper Signatures
Online Signatures
Demonstrations
At its first meeting
Contact Us
To learn more about our campaign or find out how to get involved: