The Guardian : 21 February
Cologne library opens its doors to refugees: ‘You fill this room with life’
“German libraries have better adapted [that those in the UK] into dynamic spaces with a bent towards digital and community engagement as well as printed matter.”
https://www.theguardian.com/ci
The Oxford Times : 21 February
Oxfordshire History Centre making a move back to revamped Westgate library
“We are also exploring whether other organisations may also want to be based at the Westgate library, to further increase footfall.”
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/n
The Northern Echo : 21 February
Council blunder leads to yet another delay of decision to close Darlington’s Crown Street Library
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.
Express and Star : 21 February
Walsall Council cuts: Last-ditch fight to save Pheasey and Rushall libraries
http://www.expressandstar.com/
Dudley News : 21 February
New chapter for borough library services
GlLL to take over the running of all Dudley’s libraries
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/ne
Blackpool Gazette : 21 February
Lancashire | Hopes lifted as library team prepare for talks
Council preparing to talk to groups wishing to volunteer to run libraries
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co
Chingford Times : 21 February
Waltham Forest | Thousands respond to controversial library service consultation launched by council
http://www.chingfordtimes.co.u
Plymouth Herald : 21 February
Library closures ‘not about money’ say council bosses
http://www.plymouthherald.co.u
Chronicle Live : 21 February
Job losses, library closures and a council tax hike: What Gateshead’s budget means for you
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk
Get Reading : 21 February
Two Reading libraries move and opening hours will be reduced
http://www.getreading.co.uk/ne
