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Times Educational Supplement : 21 September
Read Michael Morpurgo's beautiful paean to reading, books and the power of education
Speaking at the inaugural Book Trust Annual Lecture
"Do not ever close libraries, in or out of school: make them better. Librarians, teachers, parents, need the tools to do the job."  
https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/read-michael-morpurgos-beautiful-paean-reading-books-and-power


Sunderland Echo : 21 September
Library’s move to museum could be key to boosting work of both services, say city chiefs


Bury Times : 22 September
4,000 people have say on libraries shake up as councillors consider next move
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/14758003.4_000_people_have_say_on_libraries_shake_up_as_councillors_consider_next_move/


Warrington Guardian : 22 September
Lymm residents launch petition over plans to close library
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14758901.Lymm_residents_launch_petition_over_plans_to_close_library/


The Guardian : 22 September
Philip Pullman among authors urging culture secretary to 'set new course' for libraries
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/22/philip-pullman-among-authors-urging-culture-secretary-to-set-new-course-for-libraries


Plymouth Herald : 22 September
Two Plymouth libraries could close in £48,000 budget cut plans
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/two-plymouth-libraries-could-close-in-48-000-budget-cut-plans/story-29742413-detail/story.html


Blackpool Gazette : 22 September
Lancashire | Libraries axe plan up for special scrutiny
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/libraries-axe-plan-up-for-special-scrutiny-1-8139229


Building Design : 22 September
Can we justify stand-alone libraries any more?
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/comment/can-we-justify-stand-alone-libraries-any-more?/5084001.article


Cambridge News : 22 September
Closing Milton Road Library doesn't add up, says campaigner
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/closing-milton-road-library-doesn-t-add-up-says-campaigner/story-29739575-detail/story.html



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