THE BOOKSELLER : 13th December
Cressida Cowell launches Christmas reading challenge
Author Cressida Cowell today launched The Reading Agency’s new Christmas reading mini-challenge, designed to encourage children to use their libraries over the Christmas holidays.
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council : 13th December
The future direction for libraries in Southend has now been officially agreed
- There will be an east hub library on a new site in Delaware Road, Shoebury, replacing Friars and Thorpedene Libraries
- Leigh and Kent Elms will both become hub libraries with a mix of paid and volunteer staff
- Southchurch and Westcliff will be managed by the community
http://www.southend.gov.uk/
Luton Today : 13th December
Closing time for Luton’s libraries
Sundon Park Library, Wigmore Library and the Mobile Library are all closing on January 31 next year.
http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/
Grimsby Telegraph : 13th December
Children should not be excluded from learning
recommended
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.
Rutland & Stamford Mercury : 13th December
Rescue bid for doomed Deepings Library
http://www.stamfordmercury.co.
