Express & Star: 6 December
Walsall’s Central Library to shut for 10 months in £4.3m revamp
The work will see Central Library redesigned as a ‘hub’, incorporating the local history centre and archive, a cafe, and computer lounge. https://www.expressandstar. com/news/local-hubs/walsall/ 2017/12/06/library-to-shut- for-ten-months/
Shropshire Star: 6 December
Question mark over Shropshire’s libraries as future of only seven are secured
Whitchurch Herald: 6 December
Decision on Shropshire Council’s Libraries postponed
The Bookseller: 6 December
One in eight disadvantaged children ‘do not own a book’
Derbyshire Times: 6 December
Derbyshire’s school library service could be axed
Shields Gazette: 6 December
Cabinet to discuss future of four South Tyneside libraries
Chronicle Live: 6 December
Four at risk South Tyneside libraries could now stay open in council deal