National Library Day marks a year of protests against library closures | Books | The Guardian

National Library Day marks a year of protests against library closures | Books | The Guardian

Campaigners have saved some libraries from closure, and an inquiry begins next week – but councils are now under greater financial pressure than ever to cut services

In the 12 months since a surge of public protest against proposed library closures was expressed in last February's Save Our Libraries Day, campaigning bibliophiles around the country have enjoyed mixed fortunes.