Posting for Frances Hendrix who is taking a short break... BIG ISSUE : 4th November *John Bird to speak at a mass rally in support of Libraries this weekend* http://www.bigissue.com/the-mix/news/7099/john-bird-to- speak-at-a-mass-rally-in-support-of-libraries-this-weekend Blog Preston : 4th November *Lancashire* | *Sale of libraries in Preston and South Ribble should be ‘put on hold’* A Preston MP has called on Lancashire County Council to slow down its sale of library buildings in the city and across the county. http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/11/sale-of-libraries-in- preston-and-south-ribble-should-be-put-on-hold/ Warrington Guardian : 4th November *LiveWire's library survey reveals residents asked for longer opening ours, more books and cafes* http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14839242.LiveWire_ s_library_survey_reveals_residents_asked_for_more_books_and_cafes/ MK Citizen : 4th November *Milton Keynes libraries take to the road in search of volunteers* http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/milton-keynes-libraries- take-to-the-road-in-search-of-volunteers-1-7662822 Elizabeth Ash [log in to unmask] 07792 810 959