Libraries8 hrs agoLibrary forced to close as council puts up rentVolunteers at Danesholme Library in Corby say they can't afford to keep the building open.8 hrs ago15 Jul 2026Library bosses will need to approve Pride displaysCampaigners against Essex County Council's stance submit petitions with 30,000 signatures.15 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' schemeThe pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Why has council's stance over Pride in libraries led to protests?Reform UK says libraries must stay politically neutral, but opponents claim its policy is divisive.13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Pride displays may have upset parents, says leaderCouncil leader Peter Harris says displays in some libraries contained "inappropriate" books.13 Jul 202612 Jul 2026Children's reading challenge takes musical themeThe challenge in Guernsey has a musical theme and encourages young bookworms to read six books.12 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Worlds of wrestling and reading collide at libraryProfessional wrestlers take to the ring in Keighley for a family event to encourage storytelling.11 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Rescue plan considered for music and drama libraryHertfordshire County Council is exploring ways of providing services offered by a doomed library.9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Library cards and faux copies - US man sentenced in elaborate theft of 17th Century Chinese literatureThe man checked out rare manuscripts - many centuries old - from a California university and returned fakes in their place. 9 Jul 2026...
