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People and activities in Leeds libraries

Posted by: Liam Garnett, Posted on: 19 April 2018 - Categories: Library news, Library workforce
Comics clubs flyer

Liam Garnett shares stories from frontline staff in Leeds community libraries

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National Poetry Day: examples from Leeds libraries

Posted by: Claire Duffield, Posted on: 11 April 2018 - Categories: Library news, Outcome: culture
Watching the writers’ film being shown, and creating it in front of a green screen. Photo credit: Claire Duffield/Leeds libraries

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

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Storysmash in Nottingham

Posted by: James Hunter and Joshua Passey, Posted on: 10 April 2018 - Categories: Outcome: literacy
Charlie Higson, surrounded by ghouls. Photo credit: James Hunter

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

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Taskforce heads north - and meets in Sheffield

Posted by: Julia Chandler, Posted on: 9 April 2018 - Categories: Library news, Taskforce
Sheffield central library - lending collection. Photo credit: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce

Reporting on the 19th meeting - in Sheffield central library

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Make your voice heard

Posted by: Sheila Bennett, Posted on: 6 April 2018 - Categories: Taskforce

Sheila Bennett summarises 3 current opportunities for library people to contribute their views to national consultations.

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Ch-ch-ch-changes: on transition, new faces, and future plans

Posted by: Sheila Bennett, Posted on: 5 April 2018 - Categories: Taskforce
Sheila and Sophie getting down to work. (Sheila Bennett on the left, Sophie Lancaster on the right).

Sheila Bennett writes about transition planning and new people

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Reflections on 3 years leading the Libraries Taskforce

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 4 April 2018 - Categories: Taskforce
From left: Chair of the Taskforce, Kim Bromley-Derry, Libraries Minister, Michael Ellis MP, and Taskforce CEO, Kathy Settle. Photo credit: Iain Varah

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

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Merton Arts Space > My Library

Posted by: Anthony Hopkins, Posted on: 29 March 2018 - Categories: Outcome: culture
On stage at the finale event. Photo credit: Merton libraries

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

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A new space for children and families in Chelmsford Library

Posted by: Sarah Mears, Programme Manager, Libraries Connected, Posted on: 28 March 2018 - Categories: Library news
Welcome. Photo credit: Sarah Mears/Essex libraries

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”

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Libraries are Civilisations Festival partners

Posted by: Jane Ellison, Posted on: 23 March 2018 - Categories: Events, Outcome: culture
Civilisations poster in Sheffield library

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

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The DCMS Libraries team supports ministers, as they oversee and promote the improvement of local government's provision of public library services in England. It is also responsible for other library policy such as DCMS sponsorship of the British Library and Public Lending Right Scheme. On this blog, members of the team talk about their work. Find out more

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