Health on the High Street: The Role of Public Libraries

November is men's health awareness month. Darren Smart from Somerset libraries tells us about how Somerset libraries are supporting the NHS to bring health to the high street.
November is men's health awareness month. Darren Smart from Somerset libraries tells us about how Somerset libraries are supporting the NHS to bring health to the high street.
Each October, libraries across the country mark Black History Month through events and recommended reading. Here are just a few examples. It is a longer read than usual but we wanted to highlight the variety of activities libraries run to …
Lara Marshall, Libraries Engagement Management at RNIB, writes about the resources available for library users with visual impairments.
Blandford Library in Dorset is a hub for the whole community, and much more than simply a place to borrow books.
Dave Lloyd from Coventry Libraries writes about Digital Spaces in Coventry Libraries.
To mark National Apprentice Week, Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected writes about how important apprentices are to libraries.
How the British Library is working in partnership through its Living Knowledge Network to support the climate change agenda.
How Hampshire Libraries are tackling climate change.
How GLL libraries are becoming more environmentally friendly
Guest author JJ Khun WIILMA Founder, writes about working with libraries and Waltham Forest council to reduce loneliness, isolation and improve mental wellbeing in the community.