Library closures a decimation - ex-Children's Laureate
Michael Rosen characterizes library closures as a cultural decimation and emphasizes their crucial role in community and personal development. [ more ]
Public libraries set for axe as council reveals 'painful decision'
Five libraries in Havering, including Collier Row, Elm Park, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, and South Hornchurch, may face closure, saving the council 300,000 per year. [ more ]
Group warns Iowa's war on books now targeting public libraries
The Iowa Library Association warns that a bill introduced in the Senate could result in library closures or reduced services.
The bill would repeal the state law requiring local governments to levy taxes for public libraries and could strip current board structures, threatening the autonomy and financial stability of libraries. [ more ]