FrndDarlingtonLib @BefriendLibrary
Friends of Darlington Libraries aim to enhance and maintain the library service following the saving of a closure friendsofcockertonlibrary.btck.co.uk Darlington Joined January 2012-
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October figures show a drop in consumer confidence. If the public isn't spending #Austerityisn'tworking! bit.ly/VDwNWH
Ask your MP to sign Early Day Motion against Atos deaths p.ost.im/p/ewajcG #Add hashtag
Please RT: Saturday 4th August, Darlo tweet up. 7pm in Steads. Be there or be square. You know it makes sense #DarloTweetUp #nefollowers
Pressure mounts over Durham County Council library cuts proposals thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/9656904.P…
Want to volunteer in the Library,come and visit Cockerton between 1-6 today and see how you can help?
MT @flapperjapper " Cutting Libraries in a Recesssion..... twitpic.com/9at98q Why we must #SpeakUp4Libraries #savelibraries
Want to volunteer some time?Come and find out more from 1pm at Cockerton Library on 19th April.#Darlington
Redesigning libraries for today's climate and tomorrow's needs guardian.co.uk/local-governme…
#Darlington News: Denes grand reopening ow.ly/1iz1jN
Have your say if you or a family member have Type 2 Diabetes or COPD ow.ly/9YQb4 #Darlington
How are your pledges for #bookstart20 coming along? What books have you shared?
Speak Up for Libraries EDM parliament.uk/edm/2010-12/28… Has your MP signed to #savelibraries and recognise value of librarians to run the service?
Library campaign group changes name (From The Northern Echo) thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/dar…
Headline and pic combo that should never have gone to print #EditorsDayOff #HeadlineChallenge
ThereWasAnOldManCalledGove/WhoHadALotToProve/HeDidn'tCare/thatHeDrovePeopleSpare/WhichIsWhyTheyGaveHimTheShove #perfectrhyme
Surrey library decision unlawful bit.ly/HjLLsA #savelibraries
Volunteer run library plans "unlawful" itv.com/news/meridian/… via @itvnews
Adult Literacy Course (10 wks) at the Dyslexia Action #Darlington Centre, 20 Apr-29 Jun. For info contact [email protected]
We Need Libraries live video from the Speak up for Libraries Rally youtube.com/watch?v=XG-kC2…

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