Libraries News Round-up: 10 May

Shields Gazette: 10 May
Council chiefs look for community take over of libraries as part of planned service shake-up
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/council-chiefs-look-for-community-take-over-of-libraries-as-part-of-planned-service-shake-up-1-8535671

Chronicle Live: 10 May
Four libraries in South Tyneside at risk of closure as budget cuts continue to bite
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/four-libraries-south-tyneside-risk-13015290

Blackpool Gazette: 10th May
Joy as Ansdell Library stays open
‘Ansdell Library is to remain open – and now campaigners across Fylde are waiting to hear about the fate of other branches which have closed.’
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/joy-as-library-stays-open-1-8536299

Warrington Guardian: 10 May
Libraries and leisure services to team up in plans for Great Sankey hub
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/15276384.Libraries_and_leisure_services_to_team_up_in_plans_for_Great_Sankey_hub/

Accrington Observer: 10 May
New community library opens in Clayton-le-Moors
Social Enterprise opens volunteer-run library to replace lost public library.
800 books and a few PCs
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/new-community-library-opens-clayton-13015968