VOLUNTEERS will be out in force to support The Northern Echo’s Save Crown Street Library campaign.

On Wednesday, April 27 a team of volunteers will station themselves outside the historic library, on High Row and outside the Dolphin Centre.

They will encourage passersby to oppose proposed changes to Darlington’s library services by signing a coupon issued by The Northern Echo.

A programme of swingeing budget cuts could see Cockerton Library and the mobile library close completely, while Crown Street would shut its doors and have its resources moved to the Dolphin Centre.

So far, almost 2,000 coupons from across the world have been handed in or posted in response to The Northern Echo’s campaign to save the library.

They have been signed by school children, residents and internationally acclaimed authors Anne Fine and Philippa Gregory.

Supporter Yvonne Richardson is rallying volunteers for Wednesday and has urged others to help them collect signatures.

She said: “Please let us know if you can spare some time to help us do this.

“There’s strength in numbers.”

The volunteer team will be present in the town from 10am until 4pm.

Anyone who can help is invited to contact Yvonne Richardson via the Darlington Library – Keep it at Crown Street Facebook group, or turn up on the day.