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Creating safer libraries: two webinars

Wednesday, 30 August, 2023 - 14:00 to Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 - 14:00

As incidents of violence and abuse towards staff continue to increase, we have been working with colleagues from across the sector to explore the topic of creating safer libraries.


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Knowledge sharing for Know Your Neighbourhood

Thursday, 28 September, 2023 - 09:00 to 12:00

We hosted an online Knowledge Sharing Event for the Know Your Neighbourhood Project on Thursday 28 September. This was a showcase of projects that are underway, as well as a look at some of the barriers or challenges that have been identified.


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A partnership with Natural England - join us on Teams

Monday, 17 July, 2023 - 15:00 to Friday, 21 July, 2023 - 11:00

We have been working with Natural England to develop a project helping communities build better connections with nature and have secured a small pot of money to support another five library services to develop projects.


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University of East Anglia and Libraries Connected East present research on value of libraries

Thursday, 20 July, 2023 - 13:00 to 15:00

The library services that make up Libraries Connected East have commissioned, facilitated and funded research, with additional support from Arts Council Eng


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Warm Spaces: What Next?

Thursday, 23 March, 2023 - 11:00 to 12:00

Most library services were part of some kind of “warm spaces” scheme over the winter, providing warmth, company, advice and entertainment to those struggling with energy bills.


Universal Library Offer Virtual Seminar 2023

Tuesday, 14 March, 2023 - 10:00 to 16:00

Libraries Connected held a Universal Library Offer Seminar online on Tuesday 14 March 2023.

The day highlighed key achievements and current programmes within the four universal library offers, showcasing local and national activities. 


Innovation Gathering 2023

Thursday, 2 March, 2023 - 10:00 to 16:00

The 2023 Innovation Gathering will take place on Thursday 2 March, 10:00 - 16:00 in Birmingham.


Libraries Connected Annual Seminar 2023 - Connecting Communities

Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 - 10:00 to Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 - 15:30

How do libraries help individuals and communities achieve their full potential? How can libraries help overcome division and polarisation? How should library services demonstrate their positive impact on their local area?


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Libraries and Homelessness Webinar

Wednesday, 1 March, 2023 - 11:00 to 12:00

This webinar highlighted some of the innovative work being done within libraries to ensure they meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness. 


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Exchange event with Library Country

Thursday, 26 January, 2023 - 13:00 to 15:00

Please join Libraries Connected members and partners for this international exchange event with Library Country, the charitable foundation promoting and supporting public libraries in Ukraine.