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rhubarbjamSpellow Hub in Liverpool is a library that had a radical makeover only last March to become a community hub for Liverpool, providing a range of services. The library supported training and support programs for the unemployed, provided services for enterprise businesses, and had free to use 'smart' classrooms. It was intended to be a one-stop-shop for support, providing invaluable services to the community around it, but was set on fire during the recent riots.
It has been reported that rioters attempted to stop firefighters from even reaching the library to extinguish the flames, throwing items at the fire engine as it arrived. The library suffered severe fire damage to the ground floor and has been closed since the event. Thankfully, some good news has arisen - a fundraiser set up to aid repairs in the library has raised more than £120,000.
Read more about the library attack here.
Read more about the library services here.
It has been reported that rioters attempted to stop firefighters from even reaching the library to extinguish the flames, throwing items at the fire engine as it arrived. The library suffered severe fire damage to the ground floor and has been closed since the event. Thankfully, some good news has arisen - a fundraiser set up to aid repairs in the library has raised more than £120,000.
Read more about the library attack here.
Read more about the library services here.
