As a youth worker I APPLAUDE those in favour of using the library building for other purposes than family history. Well done! In fact the ambuse to use the fiche readers at my local library at opening time resembles the rush for football cup tickets. An unsightly loud pushing and shoving mob of genealogists who love to discuss how they have managed to get their tree back to the 1st century and at the same time related to royalty. Maybe the young people can teach others how to behave!!! As for discos etc held in the daytime - I dont think so. Most young people who would attend would be in the younger age bracket, those 16 plus are more likely to start experimenting with the local bars, clubs . It would not be cool to go to a drop in centre disco. Bear in mind those who attend will be of school age and thus otherwise engaged in the day time. Also as a parent of teenage girls , I find it hard to get them out of bed and away from the mirror in the daytime!! Thus I would assume daytime activities at the library would consist more of an information and adivisory service with planning for night time activities. During the summer months most young people do tend to group with their friends outside rather than attend planned activities . And why not, the fresh air is good for you! Saying that the local police seem to have a dislike to any young people gathering and try to move them on. Something to do with them looking suspicious. The amount of times I hear - where do we move to , we want to be with our mates! You cant have your cake and eat it. If you dont want them in the streets than open the doors of public buildings. The word PUBLIC includes all age groups not just those over the age of 21. Weren't you ever young once!! Helen in Lancashire