Workmen prepare to board up Kensal Rise library

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 13/10/2011 - 16:12 Around 50 demonstrators, including women with children, are gathering outside Kensal Rise library in Brent this afternoon (13th October) as workmen prepare to board up the door and windows. The library was closed this morning, with a notice on display saying it would be closed until 2pm to allow for a staff briefing. But when demonstrators returned from today's High Court verdict, a further notice stated the library would be closed "until further notice." Workmen have measured the building's doors and windows and are preparing to board it up. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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