welbek, I was part of the group that took over our village library which is now entirely volunteer run.
Far from being run with 'far reduced services', we open more than previously and offer the same services as before including on line ordering and renewal, we have a children's group, lots of singing but only one morning per week, free computer help and lessons, we have a knit and natter group, a craft group and the local history group all meeting there. There are monthly talks and, when the library is closed, the space is used by a pilates group, a yoga group and a genealogy session.
Further, our library has an independent book section where donated books are also available for loan.
It is very much part of our lively village and used far more than previously!