Community raises £14,000 to open new children's library in West Bretton school
A new library has opened in a school, using money raised by the local community.
The new library at West Bretton Junior and Infants School was opened by the mayor of Wakefield, Maureen Tennant-King and Jade Botterill MP, on Friday, March 27.
The room is located in the school’s old computer block, and replaces the previous, much smaller library next door.
The updated library features a variety of non-fiction and fiction books, various seating areas and a specially-designed mural by illustrator, Charlie Davis (of www.sebandcharliedesign.co.uk.)
“I'm so proud to have designed and illustrated the wall mural.” Charlie said.
"It was inspired by the school’s values, the students and the local area – there’s even an interactive element so the children can truly feel involved.”
Head girl Eva, said: “It’s amazing.
"We helped to design it as well – including the type of books, and the colours of the walls and floor.”
To make the new library a possibility, the PTA of the school hosted numerous fundraisers, including a special bake sale.
Ultimately, over £14,000 was raised by the community and local businesses.