NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY

Early day motion 2684, tabled 2 February 2012 by Michael Crockart (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 28 members.

That this House welcomes this year's National Libraries Day which will take place on 4 February 2012; notes that the day celebrates all types of libraries, library users, staff and supporters across the UK; recognises the positive impact that libraries have on communities throughout the UK through the provision of book groups and storytelling events; urges people to get involved in National Libraries Day by visiting their local library, organising an event or contributing to online forums by tweeting #NLD12hashtag; applauds the work of librarians and library staff in centres across the UK; and further welcomes new libraries such as Edinburgh's Drumbrae Library and Hub which has opened just in time for this year's celebration.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.