Stars lend a hand (From Barry And District News)

Stars lend a hand

11:22am Thursday 1st March 2007

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BARRY children had a half-term treat when two Cardiff Blues rugby stars visited Barry County Library.

Props Gary Powell and Taufa'ao Filise were supporting a Wales-wide campaign aimed at encouraging more people to use their local library - and were happy to sign autographs for the many fans who showed up.

The month-long nationwide campaign, entitled Welsh Libraries - Something to Shout About, will see famous Welsh faces taking part in events at libraries all over Wales.

Barry's Senior Librarian Sandra Wildsmith said: "It's great to see so many people using the wonderful facilities we have in Barry.

"I'd say about 1,500 people a day use the library now with more at weekends. Saturdays and after school are the busiest times.

"Lots of people who wouldn't normally visit a library are now coming in."

l Anyone wishing to join the library should take along one item of personal ID showing your name and address.

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