Libraries Taskforce

Reflections on 3 years leading the Libraries Taskforce

Kathy Settle, 4 April 2018 - Taskforce

Farewell post and reflections from Kathy Settle, who led the Libraries Taskforce for 3 years - from its start in 2015

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

A new space for children and families in Chelmsford Library

Sarah Mears, Programme Manager, Libraries Connected, 28 March 2018 - Library news

The team from Essex libraries write about the new family space in Chelmsford libraries - they love it, and so do visitors: “My two year old loves it and didn’t want to leave”

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.