Volunteers Needed To Run Libraries In Gateshead

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Volunteers Needed To Run Libraries In Gateshead

Posted at 12:18PM Tuesday 08 Jan 2013

Gateshead Council has agreed to a proposal which would result in a core network of 12 libraries across the borough, with the remaining five libraries - at Sunderland Road, Low Fell, Winlaton, Lobley Hill and Ryton - being run by volunteers.

These community-run libraries would continue to get cash help from the council to meet their running costs.

The authority is also looking for volunteers to help with its Readers at Home service, which delivers books to housebound residents.

thenorthernecho.co.uk

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