A bestselling chick lit author was on hand to make sure Orpington Library's official opening was a real page turner.

Orpington MP Jo Johnson joined Adele Parks as she cut the ribbon at the building on Saturday before the watching crowds enjoyed entertainment in Walnuts Square including dance performances and a film screening.

The library opened in May after being moved from its old address at The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington.  Membership of the library has improved significantly since the same period last year, with the registration of 1,325 new members in the six week period since its opening compared to 300 members last year.

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