Libraries News Round-up: 9 August

Burnley Express: 9 August
Lancashire | Veterans group to open new chapter at library
The Veterans Association UK plans to take over the running of Pike Hill Library
http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/veterans-group-to-open-new-chapter-at-library-1-8693157

Bedford Today: 9 August
Bedfordshire libraries to open for longer
Open+ self-service access being introduced in three libraries, including Sunday opening in Bedford Library
http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/bedfordshire-libraries-to-open-for-longer-1-8094033

Huddersfield Examiner: 9 August
Kirklees | Two more community centres saved from closure after residents step in to help
The community asset transfer includes the Community Centre and Library on Market Street, Birstall, transferring to Birstall Community Holdings Ltd
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/two-more-community-centres-saved-13452949

London News Online: 9 August
Bexley | Designs on £5m library and civic building for Thamesmead
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/28336/designs-5m-library-civic-building-thamesmead/