Slippers, Teddies and Death Cafés – libraries and public engagement
The Carnegie Trust’s Rachel Heydecker reports on 4 more of the projects running as part of the Engaging Libraries programme
Outcome: wellbeing
An Adventurers Companion
Alison Catlin writes about a project which used a creative approach to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and investigate how the arts can be used to explore library spaces in new ways.
Partnerships, public engagement and pushing the boundaries
The Carnegie Trust’s Rachel Heydecker reports on 3 of the projects running as part of the Engaging Libraries programme
Innovation and imagination in Stockton Borough
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Mark Freeman, Posted on:
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Outcome: digital, Outcome: learning, Outcome: wellbeing
Mark Freeman writes about the 2 new spaces in Stockton's libraries: feeding creativity and developing skills, and stimulating the imagination.
Just a Cuppa - reducing social isolation in Norfolk
Kerry Murray writes about how Norfolk libraries are bringing people together through tea and conversation.
Libraries tackle loneliness
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Ayub Khan, Service Manager (Universal Services), Warwickshire and Libraries Connected President Elect, Posted on:
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Outcome: communities, Outcome: wellbeing
Ayub Khan writes about the role libraries play in helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation, sharing examples from his libraries in Warwickshire
Hillingdon Libraries launch the first Tovertafel in a public library
Daniel Waller writes about the launch of the first Tovertafel device in a public library, as part of creating a dementia friendly community
Engaging Libraries projects underway
Rachel and Andy introduce the programme, share news of a couple of projects and write about the support network
The librarian will see you now
The role of libraries in shared decision-making and health information literacy.
Patient and public information – how can libraries help?
How libraries can help provide patient and public information