ON reading CS Jeffries’ letter (The Press, May 31), I felt I should also say I too have visited the library since it opened, and I am impressed with what has been done.

Yes, there are teething problems and we should accept there will always be some issues for those who long for the days when libraries were silent, serious places.

Change is often worrying – but come on, the library is now a vibrant buzzing place, the café was constantly busy, children with parents or grandparents were sat at computers together and poring over their books either in the café or lovely seating areas.

It gave off a real feeling of a community that has rediscovered books in a setting that is less formal, enjoyable and relaxing. It wasn’t perfect before and it probably won’t be perfect now, but it is vastly improved.

The staff that love their jobs, love their library and now have the time to serve the public as librarians, and not as shelf stackers and counter assistants.

Being an avid reader, I love it.

Coun Sonja Crisp, Labour spokesperson for leisure and culture, Emperors Wharf, Skeldergate, York.