SOLVED. post-apocalyptic teen novel set in a library [s]

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Sarah--I've moved this down to "UNSOLVED" for you (more people will see it down there.)

Also, when did you read this, and was it old or new then?

[Sue]

This is 'Why Weeps The Brogan?' by Hugh Scott.
Turns out the children's surname is actually Brogan. They had blotted out the memories.

[Cheryl]

Why Weeps the Brogan?

[Cheryl]

Actually, thanks Sue!! :)