Barnet library saved
Control of Friern Barnet Library has been transferred to a community group after being saved from closure.
Friern Barnet Library has transfer ceremony
Friern Barnet Library had its ribbon cut today by local councillor Pauline Coakley Webb. Barnet council had wanted to close the facility. However, it was then taken over by squatters who kept it running until it could be handed over to a community group today.
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