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'The library was my portal to a new world' Bobby Seagull on libraries for World Book Day
The library was a place for us to discover everything around us. If we wanted to find out about South American rainforests, the engineering marvels of the Victorian era or read children’s fantasy literature, the library was my portal to a new world.
An invitation to talk about libraries and reading for pleasure is always exciting and when that invitation comes from Pakistan, it’s irresistible.
We are in the first stage of what we hope will be an extended three-part programme to improve the structure of the public library sector nationally.
I’m pleased to report that the Universal Offer review is gathering pace and that we will complete the evidence gathering phase of the project this month.
Libraries Connected awarded funding for regional development
Libraries Connected has been awarded £75,000 from the Arts Council to explore the support required by our regional networks.
The latest CIPFA figures are extremely worrying for anyone who cares about libraries.
Carol Stump announced as President Elect of Libraries Connected
Libraries Connected are delighted to announce the election of Carol Stump as our new President Elect.
A new initiative has been launched to establish a stronger future for public libraries across England.
Trafford Council became the first metropolitan borough to scrap all fines in its libraries in April 2018.
Whenever I have a new person joining my team, I’m keen to hear their first impressions as their fresh eyes often spot things that us old-timers overlook.
We are seeking individuals to stand for the post of President Elect. This vacancy is only open to members of Libraries Connected.
Libraries Connected new Universal Offers review will be carried out by Shared Intelligence.
Developing principles for working with young people in libraries
We are looking for an individual or organisation to work with representatives from ASCEL, Libraries Connected and The Reading Agency.
Libraries Week is our chance to celebrate libraries and to demonstrate just how much they deliver across a range of areas including health and wellbeing.
Launch of Growing Well, a Toolkit to Help Combat Childhood Obesity
In early 2017 ASCEL commissioned The Reading Agency to research recommendations for a possible children and young people’s strand of the Universal Health Offer.
I can't believe I'm already a month and half into the role of Programme Manager at Libraries Connected.
Libraries Connected is pleased to announce that Lesley Sim has been appointed to its Board of Trustees.
Our Universal Offers, launched in 2013, are a strategic programme and an articulation of the power of public libraries to enrich the lives of individuals and their communities.
Libraries Connected and CILIP welcomes the findings of the judicial review of Northamptonshire library service.
Programming arts and cultural events in libraries happens every day.
Listen to some of the main talks from our 2018 seminar.
The contribution of reading and libraries to mental health was centre stage at last Tuesday’s launch of the latest list.
I want briefly to reflect on where I came from and what public libraries did for me.
As I sit on the train heading to the SCL seminar I’m reflecting on the last two years and my term as President of SCL.
Libraries Connected launches today at a national seminar with the new Libraries Minister.
