Case study

National Poetry Day: examples from Leeds libraries

Claire Duffield, 11 April 2018 - Library news, Outcome: culture

Claire Duffield shares examples of how poetry is celebrated in Leeds libraries

Storysmash in Nottingham

James Hunter and Joshua Passey, 10 April 2018 - Outcome: literacy

James and Joshua share their project which used digital storytelling to enthuse young people in Nottingham and develop their literacy and creative skills.

Merton Arts Space > My Library

Anthony Hopkins, 29 March 2018 - Outcome: culture

Anthony Hopkins writes about how Merton Arts space was the inspiration for the youth arts programme in Mitcham library - which is now becoming a popular hangout place for young people

Libraries are Civilisations Festival partners

Jane Ellison, 23 March 2018 - Events, Outcome: culture

Jane Ellison writes about the BBC Civilisations Festival, and how libraries are taking part

Libraries tackle loneliness

Ayub Khan, Service Manager (Universal Services), Warwickshire and Libraries Connected President Elect, 21 March 2018 - 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

From Chester to Newcastle - Arts in Libraries are being embraced in the North

Owen Hutchings, 16 March 2018 - Outcome: culture

Examples of innovative events, performances, exhibitions and participatory arts interventions taking place in libraries across the North, shared during Arts In Libraries networking sessions

Arts Council England consultation: opportunities for libraries

Anthony Hopkins, 15 March 2018 - Outcome: culture, Taskforce

As Arts Council England work on their strategy covering the next 10 years, Anthony Hopkins encourages library services to get involved and respond to the call for evidence.