Leeds council is being asked to reconsider proposals to close 15 of the city's libraries.
A report going to the council's executive board tomorrow will seal the fate of 15 buildings across the city. Libraries in Allerton Bywater, Armley Heights, Belle Isle, Broad Lane, Cow Close, Holbeck, Ireland Wood, Kirkstall, Lofthouse, Osmondthorpe, Rawdon, Richmond Hill, Swarcliffe, Swillington and Swinnow all face the axe and could be replaced by mobile services as part of the council's library reorganisation plans which could save £625,000.
One of those libraries set to close is Rawdon, much to the dismay of local councillor Pat Latty.
Earlier this year the Friends of Rawdon Library group protested against the closure of the facilities.
Friends founder member June Longley said the library was well-used but opened at 'odd' times and wasn't well-promoted. She also said it was one of the few remaining community facilities in the area.
Latty (Conservative, Rawdon) said:
"The news that the library is set to close is a huge blow for local residents. The library itself is one of the last public buildings left standing in Rawdon and to lose it forever would really damage the sense of community identity we have here.
"Surely there are other options on the table that could be looked at rather than simply shutting the library's doors for good? In other areas of Leeds, such as Drighlington and Shadwell, the council are looking at community asset transfers as a possible solution; I don't see why that couldn't work here."
The council's executive board will make its final decision tomorrow in Leeds Civic Hall.
