All my life, I was dependent libraries and it is therefore with great concern that I await the decisions of municipalities and regions in England on the fate of libraries. 468 libraries could be closed within three years. In my district, the library budget will probably be reduced by 41% and there are fears the closure of 5 public libraries.
Save Our Libraries Day is a day of action supported by many personalities, authors and readers. Several activities are planned: dropped ball, borrowing books (paper and digital) in mass, registration, relay on social networks, etc..
Libraries are easy targets in times of crisis. Those close certainly will not reopen again. A big step backwards with serious long-term consequences.
What happens in England could one day affect you, you, wherever you are. Vigilance is called for.
If you want to support us, feel free to pass the information around you, on your blogs, Twitter (# savelibraries), and Facebook so on.
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