Libraries News Round-up: 5 July 2016

Public Libraries News: 5th July
Editorial | The Big Friendly Success: Here comes the Summer Reading Challenge 2016
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/07/the-big-friendly-success-here-comes-the-summer-reading-challenge-2016.html

Coventry Observer : 5th July
10 libraries + kids centres and youth clubs face Coventry council cuts axe
http://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/10-libraries-kids-centres-youth-clubs-face-coventry-council-cuts-axe/

Morning Star : 5th July
84 Greenwich Library Workers Battle To Save Books For Kids
http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-a3f0-84-Greenwich-library-workers-battle-to-save-books-for-kids

Save Lewisham Libraries
Lewisham library workers strike
http://savelewishamlibraries.blogspot.fr/2016/07/library-workers-strike-5th-july.html

Ledbury Reporter : 5th July
Hereford | New library consultation prompts fears of further cuts
http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/14599296.New_library_consultation_prompts_fears_of_further_cuts/

Dudley News : 5th July
Dudley borough’s library opening times slashed by more than 100 hours
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/14598605.Dudley_borough_s_library_opening_times_slashed_by_more_than_100_hours/

St Helens Star : 5th July
Libraries’ arts programme backed by Johnny Vegas shortlisted for award
http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/14598393.Libraries__arts_programme_backed_by_Johnny_Vegas_shortlisted_for_award/

The Courier : 5th July
Fight to save Fife libraries continuing
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/218035/fight-save-fife-libraries-continuing/