Too true, sadly. I think “night libraries” – open at least until 8, probably longer – would only be viable in big cities and/or in co-locations with allied activities. I could see it working in Manchester or Liverpool etc. Definitely in Birmingham but the sad fact there is that they’ve cut their hours due to lack of budget, not extended them. It’s a challenge for the profession and may be an insurmountable one for many at the moment. But we can but dream.