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Libraries News Round-up: 4 December 2017

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Express & Star: 4 December

Just 18% of people use Dudley libraries

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2017/12/04/just-18-of-people-use-dudley-libraries/

Warrington Guardian: 4 December

All libraries in town set to stay open after council U-turn

http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/15700454.All_libraries_in_town_set_to_stay_open_after_council_U_turn/

Lancashire Telegraph: 4 December

Volunteer call as reopening date for Oswaldtwistle library confirmed

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/News/15699973.Volunteer_call_as_reopening_date_for_library_confirmed/

Scottish Daily Record: 4 December

Plans for £5 million Paisley library unveiled

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/plans-5-million-paisley-library-11638251

Kenilworth Weekly News: 4 December

Kenilworth bookshop staff write to Prime Minister with concerns over UK library closures

https://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/news/kenilworth-bookshop-staff-write-to-prime-minister-with-concerns-over-uk-library-closures-1-8275459

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Wherever you are in the world, there are natural treasures to be found. Download this beautiful #NaturesTreasures Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet on our website, inspired by Ben Hoare’s book ‘Nature’s Treasures’ 🍂

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🥁...Introducing our Winter Mini Challenge booklist!

In a pivotal year for climate action #WMC2021, in partnership with @wwf_uk, focuses on nature & tackling environmental issues.

Find stories to inspire, challenge and take children on adventures👉https://readingagency.org.uk/children/news/winter-mini-challenge-2021-official-booklist.html

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Did you know? Our #ReadingAhead programme is available in a range of formats: print, digital, prison specific, bilingual English/Welsh.

Join our mission to support YP & adults to improve their reading skills & confidence 📚

Order packs now for 2021-2 👉 https://bit.ly/3pli3mb

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Avatar Isobel Hunter MBE @HunterIsobel·

You can borrow a ukulele in Lambeth libraries, get employment support in Brent Libraries, join an open mic event I. Hillingdon and be mindful at the Barbican. So much going on for free! Great to see this targeted marketing campaign for young people https://www.atthelibrary.net/news

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Avatar Carnegie Greenaway @CILIPCKG·

📚 You can now pre-order your longlist and shortlist packs for the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals!

🏷️ And @Petersbooks is offering 35% off the pack RRP! Order now to get the books as soon as the lists are revealed in March: https://peters.co.uk/ck

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