29-06-2025 19:23 via publiclibrariesnews.com

Non-profit libraries in trouble but more are coming, and try not to think about Bradford

Changes by local authorityArgyll and Bute – Library closures put on hold, likely to become volunteer in futureBorders – £2.5m cut for leisure inc. libraries, consultation.Bradford – 68% cut in funding and 74% cut in book budget since 2010Isle of Man – Family Library closure confirmed
Liverpool – Breck Road and Dovecot libraries run by non-profit may closeNorth Northamptonshire – Raunds Library current non-profit arrangement ending, new non-profit soughtW
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