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Library Fun palaces 2016

Posted by: Julia Chandler, Posted on: 16 September 2016 - Categories: Events, Library news, Outcome: culture
Body painting in Brixton library. Photo credit: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce

Plans for this years festival are gathering pace.

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Working with job seekers in Solihull

Posted by: Julia Chandler, Posted on: 14 September 2016 - Categories: Case study, Outcome: prosperity
Ian with ReCom buddy Stephen, in Chelmsley Wood library. Photo credit: ReCom

Based on a recent report ReCom provided to Solihull libraries

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Greater prosperity: how libraries deliver

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 12 September 2016 - Categories: Case study, Outcome: prosperity
Business & IP centre in the British Library.

The 4th in our series: this week it’s about the role of libraries in supporting economic growth and the businesses in their area.

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Progress towards Libraries Deliver: Ambition

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 12 September 2016 - Categories: Taskforce

Discussions, visits and steady progress.

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“I feel comfortable in the library now”: Reading Ahead in libraries

Posted by: Genevieve Clarke, Posted on: 8 September 2016 - Categories: Case study, Outcome: literacy
A Reading Ahead group in Islington. Photo credit: The Reading Agency

Guest post from The Reading Agency to mark International Literacy Day

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A shared sense of place and mutual interests: #Islington50s

Posted by: Julia Chandler, Posted on: 7 September 2016 - Categories: Case study, Outcome: communities
In the children’s library. Image credit: Islington local history collection

The campaign that has captured imaginations in Islington

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Stronger, more resilient communities: how libraries deliver

Posted by: Julia Chandler, Posted on: 5 September 2016 - Categories: Case study, Outcome: communities
A variety of local dress in Foleshill library: celebrating diversity. Photo credit: Coventry libraries.

Third in our series of posts which illustrate how libraries contribute to a wide range of outcomes: this week its about their position at the heart of communities.

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Keeping libraries relevant and enhancing community wellbeing

Posted by: Cllr Ian Stewart, Posted on: 2 September 2016 - Categories: Good practice, Library news
Staff at Barrow library with their award for digital engagement work. Photo credit: Cumbria libraries

Cllr Ian Stewart writes about the valuable work libraries do in Cumbria

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Take a walk to the library…...

Posted by: Brian Ashley, Posted on: 2 September 2016 - Categories: Case study, Outcome: culture, Taskforce
Warwickshire’s Fantastic Fun with Words Festival. Photo credit: Alan Fletcher/Arts Council England

Arts Council England: investing in libraries

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Cultural and creative enrichment: how libraries deliver

Posted by: Kathy Settle, Posted on: 31 August 2016 - Categories: Outcome: culture
UC Crew - an award winning youth organisation in St Helens taking part in "Books and Breakin": 13 Library Flashmob Challenge. Photo credit: St Helens Council

The second in our series of posts which illustrate how libraries contribute to a wide range of outcomes. This week it’s all about culture.

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