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August 20, 2017 No Comments

Bath Chronicle: 19 August ‘Disappointment’ and anger at year-long closure of publicly-funded event room in Bath http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/news/bath-news/disappointment-anger-year-long-closure-348216

 

DnG24: 20 August
Dumfries & Galloway | Dates set for launch of town’s new-look library http://www.dng24.co.uk/dates-set-for-launch-of-towns-new-look-library/

 

Liverpool Echo: 20 August
Plan to save Liverpool Jobcentres threatened with closure
‘The council’s plan would see Norris Green Jobcentre staff move into Norris Green Library and One Stop Shop in Townsend Lane, a short walk from the existing Jobcentre.’ http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/plan-save-liverpool-jobcentres-threatened-13502448

 

Public Libraries News: 20 August
Editorial | 10:1: volunteers replacing paid staff http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2017/08/101-volunteers-replacing-paid-staff.html

 

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August 17, 2017 No Comments

 

Bury Times: 17 August
Walshaw Sports Club steps up to help The Friends of Tottington Library
£500 donated
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/15474515.Sports_club_steps_up_to_help_library_in_quest_to_remain_open/

 

 

i News: 17 August
It matters that school libraries are closing – not just for reading but for helping young lives in need

 

 


Libraries Taskforce: 17 August
Libraries Taskforce: future research priorities

 

 

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August 16, 2017 No Comments

Scunthorpe Telegraph: 16 August
North Lincolnshire | Plans for £1.2m investment in town’s library, local link and health and wellbeing services
Plans to make Baysgarth Leisure Centre a one-stop shop for the people of Barton, including access to library services. Consultation starts on Friday, 18 August
http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/news/scunthorpe-news/plans-12m-investment-towns-library-330754

South Wales Argus: 16 August
Newport charity Maindee Unlimited signs 25 year lease for Maindee library
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/15477129.Newport_charity_signs_25_year_lease_for_library/

Wigan Today: 16 August
Lancashire | Mothballed library to be given a new lease of life
Parbold Library (and Thornton library) should reopen
http://www.wigantoday.net/news/mothballed-library-to-be-given-a-new-lease-of-life-1-8706171

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August 15, 2017 No Comments

North Somerset Times: 15 August
New library and children’s centre in Pill to open in a week
Existing library has been remodelled to accommodate children’s centre.
http://www.northsomersettimes.co.uk/news/pill-library-and-children-s-centre-to-open-on-tuesday-1-5148700

Brixton Buzz: 15 August
Lambeth Council reply to criticism from Carnegie Library campaigners – exclusive
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2017/08/lambeth-council-reply-to-criticism-from-carnegie-library-campaigners-exclusive/

Brixton Buzz: 15 August
Library campaigners hit back against Lambeth’s claims about the Carnegie library’s future
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2017/08/library-campaigners-hit-back-against-lambeths-claims-about-the-carnegie-librarys-future/

Swindon Advertiser: 15 August
Library McLibraryFace will not be the new name for Stratton Library, say councillors keen to welcome sensible suggestions
Spokesperson says the Parish Council want to make the library a “profitable community hub”
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/NEWS/15474022.Library_McLibraryFace_will_not_be_the_new_name_for_Stratton_Library__say_councillors_keen_to_welcome_sensible_suggestions/

Camelford Today: 15 August
Cornwall | Library transfer ‘behind schedule’
Transfer of library from Cornwall Council to Town Council delayed
http://www.camelford-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=108703&headline=Library%20transfer%20%27behind%20schedule%27&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2017

Falmouth Packet: 15 August
Cornwall | Can you volunteer for Penryn Library?
Town Council seeks volunteers to run library
http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/fpfalmouth/15474802.Can_you_volunteer_for_Penryn_Library_/

Arts Council England
More than a house of books | Episode 1: Libraries for Young People
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-art-and-culture/supporting-libraries

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August 14, 2017 No Comments

Kent Online: 13 August
Medway | Rochester | Thomas Aveling Community library in Rochester will close
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/library-on-borrowed-time-as-130335/

The Courier: 14 August
Dundee | Almost £1m still needed for Ferry library extension after crowdfund effort stalls
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/488475/almost-1m-still-needed-for-library-extension-after-crowdfund-effort-stalls/

This is the West Country: 14 August
Cornwall | Helston Library prepares to relocate
Co-location of services & reduced library service whilst the works are carried out
http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/15471807.Helston_Library_prepares_to_relocate/

The Star: 14 August
Sheffield | ‘Community hub’ opens doors today
GP practice, pharmacy and Council library under one roof
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/community-hub-opens-doors-today-1-8702382

Stoke Sentinel: 14 August
Staffordshire | Relocated Newcastle Library to offer new technology… but there will be fewer books
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/relocated-newcastle-library-to-offer-new-technology-but-there-will-be-fewer-books/story-30481593-detail/story.html

Brixton Blog: 14 August
Carnegie trust accuses council of ‘political expediency’
http://www.brixtonblog.com/carnegie-trust-accuses-council-of-political-expediency/46619

Plymouth Herald: 14 August
Plymouth pop-up libraries move a step closer to reality
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/plymouth-pop-up-libraries-move-a-step-closer-to-reality/story-30481709-detail/story.html

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August 12, 2017 No Comments
Express & Star: 12 August
£16.7 million more cuts coming to Sandwell Council
Council leader warns that the council would look at bringing services, such as libraries, children’s centres and community centres, under one roof in some areas to save money.
Evesham Observer: 12 August
Police commissioner considering options for future of community centre
Town and District Councils move offices into library on Oat Street after approach from Worcestershire County Councill
Mix 96 Radio: 12 August
Buckinghamshire | First-look at £360k plans for Aylesbury library
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August 11, 2017 No Comments
Blackpool Gazette: 11 August
Lancashire | Joy as library to re-open
Go ahead given for Thornton Library to reopen under council control.
Bath Chronicle: 11 August
Bath & NE Somerset | Letter: Let’s not lose the reference library as part of Bath Central Library plans
Image taken at event with storyteller John Kirk, at Wibsley Library in Bradford, West Yorkshire
Image taken at event with storyteller John Kirk, at Wibsley Library in Bradford, West Yorkshire
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August 10, 2017 No Comments

Express & Star: 10 August
Buying Saddlers Centre could have ‘saved Walsall libraries’
Libraries could have been saved if a £12.5 million shopping centre had been bought under the previous conservative administration, the authority’s Labour Leader has claimed.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2017/08/10/walsall-libraries-could-have-been-saved-if-saddlers-centre-was-bought-earlier-council-boss-claims-/

Prestwick & Whitefield Guide: 10 August
Bury | Reader’s letter: Whitefield Library provides far more than just books
Claims that library consultation was a sham
Weston & Somerset Mercury: 10 August
North Somerset | Worle library set to re-open after merger with children’s centre
Libraries and children’s centres across the district have merged as North Somerset Council seeks to save cash
North Somerset Times: 10 August
Protest is sparked as Somerset Council hints at library changes
The authority is looking at transferring the running of the services to community groups as it aims to save £12million in next year’s budget. It follows an attempt by the council to withdraw funding from 11 libraries in 2011 – a proposal which was scrapped after a judicial review.
Newshopper: 10 August
Bexley | Shortlist announced for new library designers in Thamesmead
Bedfordshire News: 10 August
Opening hours cut at Kempston and Putnoe libraries
Hours cut after public and councillors object to Open+ in these libraries.  Open+ will be installed in Wootton, Bromham and Bedford Central libraries
 
 
Bolton News: 10 August
Wigan | Atherton, Tyldesley, Golborne and Hindley libraries to open an extra day a week
 
East Anglian Daily Times: 10 August
Suffolk | Framlingham Library is in a ‘whirl’ over its recent successes
 
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August 9, 2017 No Comments

Burnley Express: 9 August
Lancashire | Veterans group to open new chapter at library
The Veterans Association UK plans to take over the running of Pike Hill Library
http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/veterans-group-to-open-new-chapter-at-library-1-8693157

Bedford Today: 9 August
Bedfordshire libraries to open for longer
Open+ self-service access being introduced in three libraries, including Sunday opening in Bedford Library
http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/bedfordshire-libraries-to-open-for-longer-1-8094033

Huddersfield Examiner: 9 August
Kirklees | Two more community centres saved from closure after residents step in to help
The community asset transfer includes the Community Centre and Library on Market Street, Birstall, transferring to Birstall Community Holdings Ltd
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/two-more-community-centres-saved-13452949

London News Online: 9 August
Bexley | Designs on £5m library and civic building for Thamesmead
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/28336/designs-5m-library-civic-building-thamesmead/
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August 8, 2017 No Comments
The Guardian: 8 August
Save your local! Should volunteers help keep our public libraries open?
Lancashire: Date set for library re-opening
https://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2349346/date-set-for-library-re-opening/
Nine libraries to re-open are Barrowford, Bolton-le-Sands, Burnley Campus, Freckleton, Fulwood, Lostock Hall, Oswaldtwistle, Silverdale and Whalley.

Independent community-run libraries are being established at Crawshawbooth, Penwortham (in the former young people’s centre), Pike Hill and Trawden.
The Council approved an additional £1.654 million to the 2017/18 revenue budget in order to meet the running costs of re-opening closed libraries.
The Comet: 8 August
Central Bedfordshire libraries to get longer opening hours
Libraries in Biggleswade, Sandy, Potton, Stotfold and Shefford will have longer overall opening hours from the start of October.
Gloucestershire Live: 8 August
Library could move in to town hall
Stroud News and Journal: 8 August
Gloucestershire | Councillors agree to move forward with plans which could see Stonehouse library move into the town hall
Bury Times: 8 August
Friends of Tottington Library in novel attempt to get more volunteers on board
Councillors perform a rap to entice more volunteers – A must see
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August 7, 2017 No Comments

Ipswich Star: 6 August
Suffolk | Much-loved Rosehill Library in Ipswich celebrates completion of major makeover
http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/much-loved-rosehill-library-in-ipswich-celebrates-completion-of-major-makeover-1-5137343

The Bookseller: 7 August
Unison to hold ‘SOS Day’ for libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/unison-hold-sos-day-libraries-607831

Burnham on Sea.com: 7 August
Somerset | Protest held in Burnham-On-Sea over possible cuts to local libraries
http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2017/library-cutbacks-protest-07-08-17.php

Brixton Buzz: 7 August
Lambeth | Furious Carnegie library campaigners issue press release documenting ‘catastrophic’ situation
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2017/08/furious-carnegie-library-campaigners-issue-press-release-documenting-catastrophic-situation/

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August 4, 2017 No Comments

UNISON: 2 August
SOS Day for libraries
‘Our Save Our Services campaign day of action on 19 October this year focuses on libraries – a hub and a haven in our communities offering a place for people to work, relax, discover and think’
https://www.unison.org.uk/blogs/2017/08/sos-day-17/

Shields Gazette: 3 August
Consultation over changes to South Tyneside libraries is extended by council
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/consultation-over-changes-to-south-tyneside-libraries-is-extended-by-council-1-8685058

Blackpool Gazette: 4 August
Lancashire | Library plans moving forward as new group set up
The authority agreed plans in early July for the phased reopening of 14 libraries, nine of which will be run by the county council and five as independent community libraries.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/library-plans-moving-forward-as-new-group-set-up-1-8687194

Bath Chronicle: 4 August
Letter: Bath library move just wouldn’t be fair on disabled children
Thoughts of a nine-year-old who is against the move.
http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/news/bath-news/letter-bath-library-move-just-283464

Leigh Journal: 4 August
Salford | Disgusted’ by library home delivery service axing
http://www.leighjournal.co.uk/yoursay/leighetters/15448729._Disgusted__by_library_home_delivery_service_axing/

Bristol 24/7: 4 August
‘Libraries are the lifeblood of our communities’
https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/libraries-lifeblood-communities/

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August 1, 2017 No Comments

Ham & High: 1 August
Save Barnet Libraries campaign sees first victory after protest as culture ministry registers formal complaint
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/politics/save-barnet-libraries-campaign-sees-first-victory-after-protest-as-culture-ministry-registers-formal-complaint-1-5131185

Blackpool Gazette: 1 August
Lancashire | Volunteer dream fading but library will still re-open
Thornton Library likely to reopen under council control
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/volunteer-dream-fading-but-library-will-stop-re-open-1-8680845

Wiltshire Times: 1 August
Westbury Library internet ‘too slow’
Ongoing issue since 2013
http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/latestheadlines/15445965.Westbury_Library_internet__too_slow_/

County Echo: 1 August
Pembrokeshire | Walk and talk in aid of community library
Newport library has been run by volunteers for 1 year now.
http://www.countyecho.co.uk/article.cfm
id=111650&headline=Walk%20and%20talk%20in%20aid%20of%20community%20library&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2017

Derby Telegraph: 1 August
Attempt to stop biggest ever shake-up of Derby libraries fails
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/attempt-stop-biggest-ever-shake-265614

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July 31, 2017 No Comments

Bournemouth Echo: 31 July
Library staff to see their pay reduced as part of jobs “realignment”
Library manager pay scales to be brought in line with those in Poole. Agreed by union.
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15443222.Library_staff_to_see_their_pay_reduced_as_part_of_jobs__quot_realignment_quot_/

Lancashire Telegraph: 31 July
Whalley Library set to be first in East Lancashire to reopen
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/ribble_valley/15442602.Whalley_Library_set_to_be_first_in_East_Lancashire_to_reopen/

Express & Star: 31 July
Wolverhampton | MP: No convincing case to move library
He has also called for increased opening hours for city libraries, some of which have seen their opening hours slashed to just 15 hours a week.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2017/07/31/mp-no-convincing-case-to-move-library/

The Bookseller: 31 July
Brent | Sadiq Khan in £40k library funding pledge
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/sadiq-khan-pledges-40k-library-project-605791

Bucks Herald: 31 July
Plans unveiled to give Aylesbury ‘a library for the 21st century’
‘Refurbishment’ inc. self-serve machines, meeting rooms etc. Four events planned to gather residents’ views.
http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/plans-unveiled-to-give-aylesbury-a-library-for-the-21st-century-1-8081221

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July 29, 2017 No Comments

This is Wiltshire: 28 July
The newly refurbished Devizes Community Hub and Library on Sheep Street is now open to the public.
Co-located services, rooms to rent, moveable bookcases to create space for community event. Plans to install Open+ 
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/15440114.Devizes_Library_starts_new_chapter/

Express & Star: 29 July
Walsall library to reopen as book exchange
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2017/07/29/walsall-library-to-reopen-as-book-exchange/

Gainsborough Standard: 29 July
Nottinghamshire | COMMUNITY: Library looking for volunteers
More volunteers needed for Misterton library, which is now run by the parish council.
http://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/lifestyle/community-library-looking-for-volunteers-1-8668684

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July 27, 2017 No Comments

Gazette & Herald: 27 July
North Yorkshire | Real buzz at opening of Norton Hive Library and Community Hub
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/15430151.Real_buzz_at_opening_of_community_hive/

Craven Herald: 27 July
North Yorkshire | Volunteers help to write new chapter in story of Bentham Library
http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/15417925.Volunteers_help_to_write_new_chapter_in_story_of_Bentham_Library/

Walsall Advertiser: 27 July
Pheasey Library in Great Barr WILL reopen – two months after Walsall Council axed facility
To reopen 2 days a week, run by volunteers, to offer a ‘book borrowers and a book exchange service’
http://www.walsalladvertiser.co.uk/pheasey-library-in-great-barr-will-reopen-8211-two-months-after-walsall-council-axed-facility/story-30458874-detail/story.htm

Brixton Buzz: 27 July
Successful Carnegie library bidder still opposes gym
http://www.brixtonblog.com/successful-carnegie-library-bidder-still-opposes-gym/46426

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July 25, 2017 No Comments
ITV News: 24 July
Kensington Council library plan on hold after Grenfell
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Old Trentham Library set to be demolished to make way for homes
Old library, closed in 2014,to be demolished to make way for housing. A book loan scheme runs out of conservatory at medical centre at present. A purpose-built library is to be erected on school premises, which will be open to students and the public. The school will run the library, with the council funding the building works. Concerns raised about the plans… http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/old-trentham-library-to-be-demolished-for-housing/story-30453905-detail/story.htmlShields Gazette: 25 July

South Tyneside | Residents petition over fears Whitburn Library could close http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/residents-petition-over-fears-whitburn-library-could-close-1-8666414
Huffington Post: 25 July
Tory MP James Cleverly Criticises Party’s ‘Lazy’, ‘Hopeless’ And ‘Bitter’ General Election Campaign
‘The backbencher … said the “massive bun fights” over the closure of libraries across the country was pointless as he had been told it was “cheaper to buy a Kindle to give it to every kid in the borough than keep the libraries open”.
“We didn’t get agitated over the closure of blacksmiths when people stopped riding horses and started driving cars,” he said.
“People consume media in a completely different way,” he said. “We have these understandable, but slightly out to time, attachments.”
Sheffield Star: 25 July
‘Sheffield libraries are moving with the times now, thank goodness’
Retired librarian shares her views. These include that the internet has diminished the role of reference libraries. She’s glad libraries are run by volunteers, although admits, “it’s a crying shame that all that experience, knowledge and help has been lost.” And, “When I see plans for a café bar in a library I cheer. “
Broken Barnet: 25 July
It makes us want to shout: Barnet’s children, locked out of their own libraries, lobby the Minister for Culture, Media and Sport http://wwwbrokenbarnet.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/it-makes-us-want-to-shout-barnets.html
East Anglian Daily Times
More than 50 jobs could go at Suffolk libraries due to budget cuts
Brixton Buzz: 25 July
Lambeth Council refuses to listen to Carnegie Library concerns as basement cost doubles to over £1m
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July 24, 2017 No Comments
Shields Gazette: 24 July
South Tyneside | Funding to be pulled from four community libraries which could close before end of year
Funding for Whitburn, East Boldon, Boldon Lane and Primrose libraries to cease in December.  Calls for community to step forward to run them.
Derby Telegraph: 24 July
Derby library plan under fire as Tories question council decision
http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/derby-library-plan-under-fire-228897
The Argus: 24 July
£65m plans for Burgess Hill town centre redevelopment move forward
Phase one includes the provision of a temporary library. New library is part of the plans.
Mix96 Radio: 24 July
Buckinghamshire | Detailed plans for new-look Aylesbury library
Penarth Times: 24 July
Vale of Glamorgan | Penarth children’s library is officially re-opened
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