A library in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, has re-opened following extensive refurbishment work.

Green Party representative Áine Groogan attended the official re-opening of the Victorian Library.

She said: "The work and effort that has went into this project is commendable and I have no doubt that this will become a real hub for the local community.

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"The library has already seen an increase of 20% in usage since it has been opened to the public in August and looking around the refurbished building today, it is not hard to understand why.

"They have turned this beautiful Victorian building into an inviting and comforting space that is accessible and open to all, no matter what their background is.

"My local library was a massive part of my life growing up, as it is to so many and we need to cherish them for the role they play in our communities, from teaching a child to read their first book, to running computer classes and bringing people together for a knit and natter."

(CD)