Researchers estimate the wonder of in financial terms!
"Libraries in England generate at least £3.4bn in value a year through services supporting children’s literacy, digital inclusion and health, a study has found.
"Researchers at the University of East Anglia discovered that the services that a typical branch provides in a year are worth £1m, and that libraries’ value could equate to six times their running costs."
The Guardian
Study finds English libraries generate at least £3.4bn in yearly valueResearchers hope their report will change the way local and national governments invest in community services
