The Latest Breaking News from Libraries

Writers to be paid for audio, e-book loans

Australian writers will be paid when their digital publications are held in libraries, a $12.9 million measure that forms part of the national cultural policy.

AAP · Jan 27, 2023

Campaigners 'delighted' libraries could reopen as council prepares for final talks

It's not all good news as one library could soon be sold off as a bid was rejected

Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023

Schools in Florida's Pinellas County remove book by prize-winning author Toni Morrison

Pinellas County high school students no longer will have access to Toni Morrison’s first book, “The Bluest Eye,” in their classrooms or libraries.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Crucial meeting deciding future of libraries and leisure centre pushed back

The Wirral Council meeting was supposed to be held next week on January 25

Liverpool Echo · Jan 18, 2023

North Dakota weighs ban of 'sexually explicit' library books

Amid a national wave of attempted book banning on LGBTQ subject matter, a North Dakota House panel heard arguments on a bill that would prohibit “sexually explicit” content – including depictions of sexual or gender identity – from public libraries, and would criminalize librarians who continue to display it

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Meth contamination is forcing libraries to close in Colorado

A library in Boulder closed earlier this month due to a similar issue

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

The Nottinghamian: Altering hours saves libraries and opening date for new clothing shop

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Tuesday, January 17

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

Three Nottingham libraries saved from closure by altering opening times instead

"The decision for the closure of the three libraries was put forward due to pressure to balance our budget. I am pleased we have been able to find ways to achieve the required savings without the need for those closures"

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

Everything that could be cut as £32m budget gap looms over Wirral council

A Wirral Council spokesperson said: “The council faces very difficult choices in the coming months"

Liverpool Echo · Jan 11, 2023

Ten libraries could close as Wirral Council prepares for massive cuts

Councillors will debate the proposals in the coming weeks before preparing to pass next year's budget in February

Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023