Half of Wakefield's libraries under threat

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 28/07/2011 - 08:41 Twelve of 25 libraries in the Wakefield district will cease to be funded by the authority after councillors gave their backing to a new proposal. The libraries under threat include those in Kettlethorpe, South Kirkby and South Pontefract, the http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/around-yorkshire/local-stories/counc... rs_agree_to_withdraw_from_running_libraries_1_3617558">Yorkshire Post reports. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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