Portsmouth Book Fest presents a public meeting on the future of public libraries.
Tuesday 29th October, 7pm, Menuhin Room, Third Floor, Central Library.
Tuesday 29th October, 7pm, Menuhin Room, Third Floor, Central Library.
Confirmed speakers:
Tim Coates
Tim is an author of history books, former head of Waterstone's, library campaigner and now head of international ebook store www.bilbary.com - of which he is the founder. He has worked with local authorities on initiatives to improve libraries
Alan Gibbons
Alan is an award-winning children's author and founder of the Campaign for the Book which lobbies for libraries and reading for pleasure. He is a member of the Speak up for Libraries coalition.
Claire Griffiths
Claire is the bid director for Carillion Integrated Services. This private sector company has run library services for the London Borough of Hounslow since 2008. Claire's team has successfully bid for the Ealing, Harrow and Croydon library services, with Carillion now managing 47 library sites across London.
FREE tickets can be picked up from Central, North End and Southsea Libraries or reserved by phoning 023 9268 8037.
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