July 2009

News snippets - July 2009

Historic Battle Library reopens
Grade-II listed Carnegie building, in west Reading, given revamp Read more
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Bucks libraries win plaudits
A design award and the opening of another lottery-funded library have made this a busy few weeks for Buckinghamshire Library Service. Read more
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Huntingdon Library and Archives opens
The town centre site now houses the town's library and eight centuries of historic archives under one roof. Read more
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Jaguar Land Rover Awards
The MLA Arts & Business Museums, Libraries and Archives Award will celebrate and showcase the best examples of business partnerships... Read more
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Leeds libraries' project takes national honour
Staff offer practical help, in partnership with a specialist team of autism and speech and language specialists at monthly sessions... Read more
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New community hub library for Oldham
Lottery funding for Lees Library, in Oldham, will see a range of new facilities including lifelong learning classes and an... Read more
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Manningham Library gets £1.5m grant
Thanks to a £1.5m Big Lottery Fund grant the library has not only had a makeover but has been extended to create a more family... Read more
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Morecambe Library welcomes a Hollywood star
Hollywood actress, Juliette Lewis, gave a sell-out show at Morecambe Library. She is the latest in a line of impressive acts to... Read more
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Poet opens newest Rotherham library
New library is twice the size of the previous one with more convenient opening times and a range of new facilities to suit different... Read more
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Houses of Learning
MPs heard more about the work of the sector at a House of Commons reception hosted by Culture Minister Barbara Follet where they... Read more
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Small service making a big impact?
Smaller services delivering best practice have the opportunity to participate in a project to inspire others and demonstrate the... Read more
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