Annoyance at the Library

Staff at the Airyhall Library have made us aware of anti-social behaviour by youths congregating at the rear of the library.  

The group are constantly kicking a football against the Library building and, on occasions, climb onto the roof to retrieve their balls. 

The library staff asked the youths to stop but they didn't.  They then started to go into the library and were unruly.  

At the start, the staff allowed them to enter the Library but, unfortuately, their behaviour became such an issue, they were asked to leave.  

Their behaviour was intimidating for other library users and for the staff.  Problems are not only during the week but also on Saturdays and they have caused damage to flower planters, that they use as goal posts.  

The city wardens and the local police unit have been mades aware of the situation and are giving it attention.

If you are one of those youths or, if you are a parent or gaurdian of one of them, please be aware that the facilities in and around the library are for everyone's enjoyment and should be respected.  As well as annoying others, the youths are putting themseleves at risk by climbing ont the roof.