Wrexham community library opens to encourage reading

Located in Borras Park, the library box was officially unveiled on Friday, November 6, during a community event organised by Cllr Debbie Wallice.

The event attended by pupils from Borras Park Primary School and Barkers Lane Primary School.

Representatives celebrate a £500 donation from JCB towards the new Borras Park community library (Image: Supplied)

Cllr Wallice said: "I’m absolutely delighted to see our new community library open in Borras Park.

"It’s a simple idea, but one that I hope will bring a lot of enjoyment to local children, families and residents.

"This has been a real community effort, from JCB and Wockhardt generously supporting the project to local residents donating books and our schools getting involved in the unveiling.

"The library belongs to the community, so I’d encourage everyone to make use of it.

The new Borras Park community library box, stocked with donated books, ready for its official unveiling (Image: Supplied)

"Pick up a book, discover something new and, if you can, leave one behind for somebody else to enjoy."

Sponsored by Wrexham-based JCB and Wockhardt, the project received £500 from each company.

The library box is designed to make reading more accessible and to encourage book-sharing within the community, especially among children.

Cllr Debbie Wallice shows off the new community library, encouraging residents to share their love of reading (Image: Supplied)

Residents have donated books to help stock the box, and are encouraged to continue doing so to keep the library well supplied.

Fiona Hughes from JCB Transmissions said: "We’re delighted to support a project that will make a positive difference to families in Borras Park.

"As a local employer, it’s fantastic to see businesses, schools and residents coming together to create something that the whole community can enjoy."

Gill Skelding from Wockhardt also expressed support for the initiative.

She said: "Wockhardt is proud to support this fantastic community initiative.

The unveiling event brought together residents, pupils and school staff (Image: Supplied)

"Reading can inspire, educate and bring people together, and we hope the new library will be enjoyed by children and residents across Borras Park for many years to come."

The unveiling event brought together residents, pupils and school staff, highlighting the library as a new shared resource for the neighbourhood.

Residents are encouraged to continue donating good-quality books to keep the library stocked and to ensure it remains a valuable resource for all.