You've made some very valid points Baggs.
Our library is still open, seems to still attract people as far as I can tell, although I rarely go in there now myself because books are so widely available. Local charity shops are turning away books; there appear to be second hand books cheaply available at all kinds of outlets too.
Our library is used for other purposes such as story time for under 5's, a group for babies, access to all kinds of information through its link with other, larger libraries as well as books and IT services, office equipment available to use, daily newspapers available etc.
I think if libraries evolve, as ours is trying to do, then they will continue to flourish but I can understand that a LA will not continue to fund an under-used resource when there are so many other, more essential, services in need.
Tommy Robinson arrested. Police using their existing powers