New lease will keep Tygervalley library open

Tygervalley library, which faced closure, will remain open as the City confirmed that they are in the process of approving a new lease agreement for it to stay at Tyger Valley Shopping Centre.

Budget constraints had threatened the library’s future and more than 1500 people signed a petition to save it (Northern News, ‘Fate of Tygervalley library could reach High Court’, April 2022).

However, according to mayoral committee member for community services and health, Patricia van der Ross, council last month approved a proposal for new lease that would keep Tygervalley library open.

The two-year lease would take effect from the beginning of next month, said Ms Van der Ross.

The two-year lease will also allow Plumstead library, which had faced a similar fate, to continue operating.

“The city’s libraries and information services had various engagements with interested parties following requests to retain the services on offer by the two libraries. While Tygervalley Library is one of the top performing libraries with regards to circulation figures both libraries are important knowledge centres visited frequently by patrons and residents,” said Ms Van der Ross.

Northern News reached out to Tyger Valley Shopping Centre for comment before they could not provide a response before the time of publication.

Tygervalley library has 4 610 patrons and will be 35 years old this year, according to the City.