Read, Talk, Share – How the Reading Agency helped libraries tackle loneliness.
Guest post from Karen Napier, Chief Executive of The Reading Agency
Dr. Ron Wiener writes about his work with older people in libraries in the US and in England
Examples of the work done by Library Friends groups, around the country
An update on East Sussex libraries LOFE programme
The 20th meeting of the Libraries Taskforce, plus LBBD and Pen to Print - another Arts Council NPO programme
Zerritha Brown, Artistic Director of the Windrush 70 programme, writes about work done by Brent libraries to mark the 70th anniversary
Stephanie Organ shares her experience running a Fun Palace in Cheltenham library
Sarah Mears and Miranda McKearney write about their Engaging Libraries project, and share projects running in libraries to mark Empathy Day
Kerry Murray writes about how Norfolk libraries are bringing people together through tea and conversation.
Ayub Khan writes about the role libraries play in helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation, sharing examples from his libraries in Warwickshire