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

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Libraries News Round-up: 29 August 2017

Shields Gazette: 29 August South Tyneside | Centre closing to allow for £3million transformation project £3m revamp of a community centre to create a multi-purpose leisure facility incorporating a new library. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/centre-closing-to-allow-for-3million-transformation-project-1-8725146…