Excited + relieved on way to Eastbourne to join @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social conference by the sea -talking reading + empathy with the most perfect panel @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and Sarah Smith Brent Libraries. This book will receive more than a passing mention @empathylabuk.bsky.social
Exciting to be at the launch of a quality assured booklist of 21 books to help families navigate pregnancy and the early years #ReadingWellforFamilies @readingagency.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
Very excited to be chairing this webinar today for the #EmpathyDayFestival with amazing partners and authors @teresacremin.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @nazneenahmedpathak.bsky.social
#TaceforLife done!
Ready (sort of) #raceforlife #Regent’s Park
Such a good day of discussion and planning and lovely to meet up with #libraries colleagues last night
Brilliant to be at @readingagency.bsky.social #quickreads launch tonight with the wonderful @bobbyseagull.bsky.social and lovely library colleagues
Every year I try to grow fritillaries -they never grow except this one which quirky arrives year on year and I adore it!
Since being involved with @empathylabuk I’ve been fascinated by the impact of social
and emotional learning on young children’s wellbeing -really welcome this new framework from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood @earlychildhood.bsky.social centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/res...
Proud to represent @librariesconnected.bsky.social at the absolutely amazing #ReadingRights summit today @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @booktrust.bsky.social Libraries have such great early years services how do we ensure they reach every child? My head is buzzing. @childrenscomm.bsky.social
Just listened -oh my the power of books on prescription -books ARE the best medicine and a great shout out to @readingagency.bsky.social
Lovely to pop into Royal Opera House this am and spot this beautiful TuTu Christmas Tree
Fabulous thought provoking session with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social #GreenLibraries conference @librariesconnected.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
Fabulous new exhibition at the wonderful William Morris Gallery and his influences from the Islamic world
I miss the old days too! #libraries #philanthropy Via @kenbar.bsky.social
Really enjoyed today’s empowerED! Conference from Bi-Borough thinking about EDI and decolonisation in libraries @librariesconnected.bsky.social
Hackney Council has been leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating artists and communities in #Library spaces. In this webinar we heard from a range of speakers and artists who were involved in the project. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEcV...
Congratulations to the #libraries awarded funding as part of the Libraries Connected ACE supported microgrant programme - a great range
of innovative and impactful projects! 👏👏👏
Microgrants are a great way to develop bid writing skills & confidence.
A mobile library with cartoon animals on the side.
We have a busy fortnight of events, including three 'Poverty Proofing' #Webinars as part of our #ACEFunded partnership with Children North East. You can see the full range of our events and book on here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
Three women are photographed deep in discussion. Credit: Ryan Hurley.
A new report from UCL and the University of Sydney into #Loneliness recommends investment in 'physical, social and cultural infrastructure'. Initiatives like our #KnowYourNeighbourhood project work to foster social connections through community initiatives. ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/ha...
It is very exciting to see public #Libraries placing themselves at the vanguard of climate action at a local level. We are looking forward to seeing the finished garden at Wood Green #Library! #GreenLibraries #CarbonLiteracyActionDay
www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration...
Another big influx - so again here's a starter pack of people working in & with UK public libraries.
So if you're interested in:
• communities
• digital inclusion
• economic growth
• social infrastructure
• loneliness
• health & wellbeing
• culture
• environment
etc etc etc...
go.bsky.app/FBd1DrV
