National Library Day marks a year of protests against library closures
Campaigners have saved some libraries from closure, and an inquiry begins next week – but councils are now under greater financial pressure than ever to cut services
In the 12 months since a surge of public protest against proposed library closures was expressed in last February's Save Our Libraries Day, campaigning bibliophiles around the country have enjoyed mixed fortunes.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 3 February, 2012
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