Hartlepool Mail: 25 May
Durham | Council fits up leisure centre for new library
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/council-fits-up-leisure-centre-for-new-library-1-8560884

Northumberland Gazette: 25 May
LIBRARY: Funding must be increased
‘It appears that the reason for the plight of libraries in schools, and in general, is because of lack of funding from both the county council and the Government.’
http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/library-funding-must-be-increased-1-8561557

Darlington & Stockton Times: 25 May
Home library service in North Yorkshire is seeking more volunteers
‘Several county council libraries and community-managed libraries across the county are now seeking more selection and delivery volunteers.’
http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/15309429.Home_library_service_seeking_help/

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Libraries News Round-up: 1 June

The Guardian: 1 June UK desperately needs new volunteers to fill yawning gaps in public services https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2017/jun/01/volunteers-week-volunteering-austerity-cuts ITV News: 1 June Funding cuts threaten South Tyneside libraries http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-06-01/funding-cuts-threaten-south-tyneside-libraries/ Chronicle Live:…