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Best of 2024: ‘If there’s nowhere else to go, this is where they come’: how Britain’s libraries provide much more than books

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Libraries as Lifelines

This chapter examines the crucial support libraries offer to individuals facing technological and bureaucratic challenges, particularly asylum seekers. It highlights the dual role of libraries as both a refuge for those experiencing mental health issues and a community resource amidst the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

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