I had an email out of the blue from Lottie Begg, who is starting a Kickstarter to start “Public Library Apparel”, producing public library related clothing and raise funds for the sector. Intrigued, I got in touch to ask a few questions …

An online shop featuring library-themed clothes is launching thanks to a Kickstarter fundraiser that was able to meet its target at the end of last week. The shop, Public Libraries Apparel, is pledging 20% of its profits every month to public libraries in the UK.

Lottie Begg has turned her love of libraries into a fashion brand during lockdown in a bid to draw attention to their plight and raise vital funds