If theres nowhere else to go, this is where they come: how Britains libraries provide much more than books

Published: July 22, 2024, 4 a.m.

In 2024, libraries are unofficial creches, homeless shelters, language schools and asylum support providers \u2013 filling the gaps left by a state that has reneged on its responsibilities. By Aida Edemariam. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod