Highscope library has been open for more than 6 years. Here are some statistics from 17 April 2019:

• 3,922 people have visited.
• More than 38,000 items have been issued.

Of those visitors, one of the busiest is Alfio Lee. Alfio visited since 12 October 2021. When we spoke to him again on the 8th of December, he had already visited 127 times!

Alfio kindly answered a few questions:

What words spring to mind when you hear ‘Library’?

I don’t think that it is words that spring to mind but rather happy childhood memories of my love of reading.

Who instilled a love of reading in you?

I seemed to be born with a love of reading, but I’d say I have my parents and grandparents to thank for that.

What do you see at Highscope Libraries’ greatest contribution to the community?

The library today is an incredible resource for finding out information. They say knowledge is power, so libraries are empowering.

What would you like to see in tomorrow’s libraries?

I want to see our libraries encourage the love of reading that I am sure has been a big part of the successes I have in life.

What are you most looking forward to seeing happen in our library?

I am keen to see its future regeneration plans that emerge from the engagement with our communities.