\paperw3360 \margr0\margl0\ATXph16380 \plain \fs20 \pard\tx3255\tx6525\tx9780\ATXts240\ATXbrdr0 \f1 \fs22 Britain is happily endowed with an impressively widespread and well-run
network of lending libraries which make a substantial contribution to on-going education and entertainment. Even small towns and villages have their libraries, and will obtain loans on special request from larger structures when the occasion arises. S
uch public libraries act as a meeting point and information exchange for the surrounding community. Naturally, the major city libraries are now also equipped with multimedia facilities. Public libraries provide tranquillity as well as ample reading spa
ce at desks and in comfortable chairs; they also allow members to take out books on loan for a number of weeks.\par
