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Draft libraries strategy

Proposals for how our libraries could be run in the future will be discussed at the 18 July meeting of the environment and communities committee.

The committee will be presented with a report on work to bring forward an updated strategy for our libraries and respond to the significant financial challenges we are facing as a council. 

The report also seeks approval to launch a public consultation on the draft strategy, which will include asking for feedback on a tiering system for how library services would be promoted and invested into going forward. 

You can find out more in our latest press release.

Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is running in Cheshire East Libraries until Saturday 14 September. It’s free to sign up at your local library.

As they read for fun throughout the summer, the children earn special stickers to encourage them along. There’s a mini challenge for pre-schoolers, who can choose books for their parents and carers to share with them. Every child that completes the challenge gets a certificate and medal (or a golden sticker for under 3’s) and a free swim voucher kindly provided by Everybody Health and Leisure.

Contact your library for further details or watch this short promotional video. 

Free SIM cards and mobile data

We're working with Good Things Foundation to distribute free SIM cards and mobile data to local people facing digital exclusion through not being able to afford sim cards and mobile data. 

The National Databank scheme is supported by UK mobile networks Vodafone, O2 and Three, and offers vital connections for anyone cut off from the basic daily activities most people take for granted, like contacting loved ones, accessing job interviews, finding essential health or other information online, and digitised public services. 

If you're a Cheshire East resident and meet the eligibility criteria, you can register your interest.

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