Friern Barnet and North Finchley libraries will close after Barnet Council Cabinet members agreed plans to relocate their services last night.
A new library will be set up at Artsdepot in North Finchley, although Councillor Robert Rams, cabinet member for customer access and partnerships was unable to say exactly what services would be on offer by April 1.
Hampstead Garden Suburb library will remain open after councillors agreed to enter negotiations with Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents’ Association on housing a “community library” in the existing building.
More to follow.
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