London borough’s budget cuts mean four of its 10 libraries will close, move or be run by volunteers
It has been described as the greatest crisis in the history of British public libraries. And now, deepening cuts in public spending are to force four out of a London borough’s 10 libraries to close, move or be taken over by community volunteers.
The Carnegie and Minet libraries in Lambeth, south London, will close at 6pm on Thursday – the end of the financial year but also amid peak exam revision time.
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