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Libraries News Round-up: 30 June

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The Bookseller: 30 June

‘Bitter disappointment’ as Bury set to close 10 libraries

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/bury-close-10-libraries-579436

Express & Star: 30 June

Nine Walsall libraries close for good amid cut backs

Walsall town centre library is to undergo a multi-million-pound major revamp as nine others shut their doors for good.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2017/07/01/walsall-central-library-to-get-4-million-revamp/

Leigh Journal: 30 June

Wigan | Leigh Library and services centre to be put under same roof in cost-cutting plans

http://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/15383975.Library_and_services_centre_to_be_put_under_same_roof_in_cost_cutting_plans/

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LAST DAY to contribute to the Croydon libraries consultation.

We believe ALL libraries should be open and properly staffed. The savings should be found from elsewhere

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This week @DCMS will be sharing ways you can #RediscoverSummer through reading with
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They have some great recommendations like our #SummerReadingChallenge which you can explore on http://wildworldheroes.org.uk 🌿

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Give the gift of reading with the #QuickReads Buy One Gift One campaign!

Buy a copy of @peterjamesuk's Wish You Were Dead before the 31 July and a matching copy will be donated by the publishers to someone who has limited access to books 📚

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Libraries are uniquely placed in the heart of our communities to support local recovery and help to build stronger, more resilient communities. Get planning your #LibrariesWeek activity to showcase how your library is taking action for your community: http://librariesweek.org.uk/libraries-hub/

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