I AM really saddened to hear the news of more cuts to our library service. This service is vital to every community.

Children must be able to meet and learn from books as well as computers.

The elderly and others use this facility for so much information.

Why is this country relying so much on volunteers when so many are unemployed?

Libraries are needed, and cuts should not be made to this vital service.

FIONA MAPLESON, Eastleigh.