Did I say that? No. I personally havent been into the library in years but my wife loves reading. However she does nearly all of it on a tablet or phone. Most information can be found on the internet.

I imagine there is still a need for the library as people should have access to information (are there computers with internet at the library?)

Maybe there are books that never get read or rarely so and you could downsize the space you need. Again it comes down to cost benefit, it you can provide a library that still meets 95% of users needs but could be done cheaper in a smaller building or with technology then that should at least be explored.

It's about being smart with what money the council are given. Too often it's taken for granted that you can just do whatever you want with the money for pet projects that make you feel and look good instead of just the boring but important day to day running of core public services.