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The Women's Institute has launched an e-petition in support of public libraries.
The petition calls for the value of libraries to be recognised at both local and national levels and asks the government "to honour both its commitment to act as a champion of the library service, and its duty of oversight to ensure that a comprehensive and efficient library service is provided."
Prime minister David Cameron has pledged to hold a debate on any petition with more than 100,000 signatures. Launching its Love Your Libraries campaign in June, the Women's Institute said: "[We] believe it is time for communities to love their libraries; to use them and share why we value their services, and to raise awareness of the threats to their future."