There are currently almost 450 libraries and mobile libraries threatened with closure as a result of local authority budget cuts, according to the Public Libraries News website - and that figure could rise dramatically. At least 1,000 library workers face losing their jobs and opening hours face being cut.
This is an excerpt from a news story at The Telegraph. All over England people supported National Library Action Day on Feb 5th to fight for the future of Britain's libraries.
I wonder what would happen in the Bahamas if the government said they would close half the public libraries. Would there be any protests, or would it be business as usual.
There is even a Library Action day website at: http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/wordpress/
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