“They are a lifeline for job hunters without their own computer, slimmers, walkers, discussers, knitters and natterers.”

—  Jo Cox

Column: Jo Cox MP - “Our libraries are a lifeline.” http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/local/column-jo-cox-mp-our-libraries-are-a-lifeline-1-7432052 (31 August 2015)

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