The Public Libraries and Museums Act (1964) requires top level councils to provide a library service. In this area, it is North Northamptonshire Council that has this duty.
In the larger towns, NNC provides a library directly (.e.g Rushden Library).
In smaller communities (e.g. Irchester, Finedon), the service is provided by a community library.
Irchester’s community library provides services beyond just book-lending. For example, for £5, you can go to the Village Hall and play bingo.
There are sessions once each month. The sessions provide a small dollop of glue that helps bind the community together.