Hull Schools Library Service: Creating lifelong readers for pleasure
Opinion
Children and young people need to see themselves and others in the texts they read, Amy writes.
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Singing for connection: How library-based choirs can transform lives
Opinion
Gloucestershire's Over 60s Community Choir initiative was designed to provide connection among older adults.
Public libraries: 'Places of belonging' at the centre of the Warm Welcome Campaign
Opinion
Among all Warm Welcome Spaces, libraries have grown faster than any other group.
What does the future look like for our public libraries?
Opinion
'I think these are the most challenging of times and the most exhilarating of times to work in libraries', Jewell says.
Championing reader development in Greenwich
Opinion
Creativity is a vital element of Greenwich's library offer.
Camden Libraries: Making library spaces flexible and attractive
Opinion
Creating beautiful spaces is a key ingredient to a modern library service.
Merton Libraries: A shining example of Health and Wellbeing support
Opinion
Merton provides access to free health monitoring equipment in its seven libraries.
Ed Jewell reflects on one year as Libraries Connected President
Opinion
'I passionately believe that public libraries must play a critical role in supporting literacy and reading.'
Libraries: the essential service
Opinion
Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell outlines his vision for the future of the public library service.