Lancaster Library will light up this evening in a show of solidarity with a library in Liverpool that was set on fire during rioting in the summer.
Spellow Library and Community Hub, on County Road in Liverpool, was set alight after dozens of people entered the building in August.
Following the arson attack, book donations were received from Her Majesty the Queen and a host of famous authors. There was also a £250,000 fundraising campaign.
Work to repair the damage has now been completed, and the building is due to open its doors again tomorrow (Thursday 12 December).
Ahead of the reopening, the Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson, asked councils to light up one of their libraries in a show of support, hope and joy.
Lancaster is one of ten venues that will light up this evening across Lancashire.
County Councillor Peter Buckley, cabinet member for Community and Cultural Services, said: "We were saddened to see the devastation that was caused to Spellow Library and want to show the staff and community there that we are standing alongside them and sending Lancashire's support and light ahead of their reopening.
"Libraries are a key part of our communities, they are no longer just a place to borrow books. They offer a place for people to come together, to build friendships and they should be a place to feel safe.
"In fact, all 64 libraries in Lancashire have achieved Libraries of Sanctuary status, and we pride ourselves on the fact that they are welcoming spaces that are inclusive to all."
Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson, said: “We wanted to do something to symbolise that hate will never win in our communities – Spellow Library and Community Hub’s rebirth is testament to the spirit not only of this city, but to the people across the country and beyond who reached out in support.
“In the face of darkness, we will shine brighter than ever before, and we’re delighted libraries in Lancashire will join us on the 11 December and be part of this milestone moment.”


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