A uniquely #Blackpool mark of the change of season is arriving at work and the tower lights are on. #autumn

95% of our partners feel our Early Years programmes support them to engage with families - and are effective at helping families to get reading together. Find out more about how we work with Early Years practitioners in our latest Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4q5gxCU

We welcome the news that the government have committed to 'providing a library in every primary school’. School Library Services provide a wide range of stock, expertise and resources. They're the most cost-effective model and need to be at the forefront of this important plan. tinyurl.com/yapr86vd

The Libraries Connected Awards 2026 are now open for nominations! We want to hear about, and celebrate, the individuals and teams working in public #Libraries who change the lives of their communities. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...

The algorithm is trolling me.

The 2025 ‘State of the Nation’ report from @readingagency.bsky.social finds 47% of adults reject the ‘reader’ label, though many are reading by consuming text in other forms. Public #Libraries are places where reading is celebrated in its great diversity. readingagency.org.uk/the-state-of...

We welcome today's government announcement on the future of youth hubs. We are particularly pleased that public #Libraries have been chosen as a key partner for this planned expansion of youth services. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...

Are kids at private school 5x as smart as those in the state sector? Of course not - but they are 5x as likely to end up in the most powerful and influential positions in Britain today. New @suttontrust.bsky.social research - Elitist Britain.

Ahead of this year's Green Libraries Week and Annual Conference, all library, knowledge and information services can get involved, learn and share what they're doing for the planet www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust... #GreenLibraries

🐦 Puppet Birding by Handmade Theatre 📅 Weds 6 Aug, 📍Blackburn Market | 📅 Friday 8 Aug, 📍Darwen Market Square 🎭 Performances 11.30am & 2.30pm | 🐥Workshop 1pm 💛Join HandMade Theatre for some Puppet Birding, a fun family show inspired by British birds alongside a puppet making workshop! #Lancashire

It's taken me nearly 42 years to win something on the 2p machines and I'm made up! 😂 #seaside

A new discussion paper from @ippr.org calls on government to 'create, facilitate and maintain spaces where solidarity might thrive.' Public #Libraries are spaces that bring together diverse communities in dialogue. They must be adequately funded to perform this role. www.ippr.org/articles/pla...

Centre for Writing in Newcastle will 'support forgotten north'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Cat that Slept for 1000 Years @ #Manchester Museum. What a beautiful immersive exhibition 🐱💤

We welcome the commitment to ensuring every primary school in the country has a library by the end of this Parliament. We look forward to supporting the work of #LibrariesforPrimaries National Literacy Trust & Penguin Random House UK through this important phase of development tinyurl.com/34z6cyw7

Our webinar on making best use of the BBC Tiny Happy People website is now up. #Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...

When you see someone has a #Yorkshire @tattydevine.bsky.social necklace on Insta and you get competitive... #Lancashire

A great trip to York yesterday with @knittymcsprag.bsky.social to meet the fabulous @xrstories.bsky.social and talk about our #ACEFunded Explore Tech, Expand Worlds project. The Guild Hall - what an amazing building! Of course we visited the library too 🙂 #Blackpool #LoveLibraries

2026 will be the National Year of Reading! This campaign delivered by @literacy-trust.bsky.social will engage new audiences in reading. As public #Libraries are already involved in both these aims, they should be central to these exciting plans. www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk

A very productive day yesterday with #trustees @litfest.bsky.social discussing ideas and plans for the future. Our next event is this month and will be a celebration of @jennashworth.bsky.social new book - The Parallel Path. Tickets are still available. www.linkedin.com/posts/litfes...

We're launching the #SummerReadingChallenge at Moor Park Library today! #blackpool ##lovelibraries

I love seeing #Revoe Art Club members' new work whenever I pop in to visit. #Blackpool #LoveLibraries

We are seeking support in developing our skills around tendering and bid writing. This is part of our mission to create sustainable funding for public #Library services so they can provide for communities long into the future. Apply before 9 July. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/opportunitie...

I'm usually one for sharing but I managed to nab this cute @bigthinkpublishing.bsky.social bug before my colleagues got to it 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Our research shows 6 in 10 parents and carers of young children wish they'd known earlier how important it is to read together. That's why we work with a range of Early Years practitioners and settings, supporting families to share stories from the earliest days.

Made a light snack 💁‍♀️ #TooHotToCook #TooPrettyNotToPhotograph

Today is the #SummerSolstice The longest day - and it’s a Saturday 😊 Artist: David Palmer

We know that nurseries and schools play a crucial role in developing positive attitudes to reading for children and families. But we also know that early years educators, teachers and school staff face barriers in putting this into practice. Our #ReadingRights vision is... 🧵

✨ We are delighted to unveil the #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 shortlist! ✨ Here, this year's winner Lucy Rowland introduces the five brilliant titles that will be part of our BookTrust Storytime programme in libraries. Find out more: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...

We unveiled our #BookTrustStorytime Prize shortlist today - but did you know that 60,000 children took part last year? Our new report explores the impact of BookTrust Storytime - but also shares librarians' views on the challenges facing families 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...

New research from @literacy-trust.bsky.social suggests one in four children & young people value freedom to choose what they read. One in five are inspired by reading recommendations. Public #Libraries provide freedom of choice and expert recommendations. literacytrust.org.uk/reading-for-...

I walked past Nigel Havers on the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

An extraordinary meeting of the Seagull Committee appears to have been called. #StAnnesOnSea

Today I popped to #StAnnes and into the fabulous #StorytellersInc. So nice to catch up with the lovely Katie who owns it, and also what a surprise treat to receive a pay it forward surprise gift after saying I've been struggling to read fiction recently 💜 #booksky #lancashire

We can't wait!!!

At #LCSeminar2025, @lucybanks.bsky.social spoke about the @ascelnetwork.bsky.social Youth Engagement Network. ASCEL is working with #Libraries across the country to ensure young people's voices are heard within our sector. Find out more about the pilot phase results here: ascel.org.uk/node/357

Congratulations to our member Amy and her team in @hulllibraries.bsky.social Also to the runners up, ASCEL member Jane and her colleagues in Hertfordshire libraires. Well deserved national recognition for our members work creating innovative and inspiring opportunities for children and young people!

We were delighted to welcome @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social to #LCSeminar2025. Frank's recent 'Reading Rights' report, published with @booktrust.org.uk, calls on national and local leaders to come together to make reading a part of daily life for every child. www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...

Work with us! - we're looking for an organisation to support us with procurement and tender writing. We're keen to help libraries deliver more services procured by national and devolved gov - it helps sustain libraries and means libraries can offer more to communities.

What an absolute privilege to host Youth Pride in the library today in partnership with United Youth Alliance, featuring the always-amazing @mamagstories.bsky.social . Huge thanks to @literacy-trust.bsky.social too for the book giveaways ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷

Not me making a pilgrimage in the pouring rain for a Holy Grounds peach doughnut. 👀

Our members help #LibrariesChangeLives by promoting the life-changing benefits for children who #ReadForPleasure. Our new report found 90% of young people who worked to co-create activities felt more welcome in the library. It's why we promote amplifying young voices. tinyurl.com/ynjebmxn

🚨 Just 8 of the top 50 constituencies providing the best opportunities for disadvantaged young people are outside of London. The North East and North West are overrepresented among the lowest ranked areas. Browse our new Opportunity Index ⬇️

“Something I didn’t know before is how fun the library is.” #LibrariesChangeLives for children and young people in so many ways with inspiring, welcoming and inclusive spaces that reduce inequality and improve health and wellbeing. youtu.be/A05s8S9Khsc?...

1 week left for Love Literacy Early Bird places! ⏰ Register for our flagship reading for pleasure conference before Monday 9 June to access Early Bird places of £135 + VAT. Find out more and book your Early Bird place: peters.co.uk/love-literacy

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Absolutely loved Tango Calor at Layton Library last week. They even played Oblivion, one of my favourite pieces of music ❤️ Proud of the team for such a well-organised and professional event. And huge thanks to @spotonlancashire.bsky.social ! #LoveLibraries #Blackpool

Norbreck, #Blackpool. #OhIDoLikeToBeBesideTheSeaside

Valuable meeting with Baroness Twycross, Libraries Minister, today. Great to be alongside Isobel ( @ih1968.bsky.social ), @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social and sector partners to talk all things libraries - including the magic for children and young people and the opportunities ahead.

Our Foyle Foundation-funded online learning module SparkSpace needs a co-creative content producer! Do you work co-creatively with children & young people? Do you have expertise in producing visual/ written content to teach & empower others? Deadline for proposals is 13th June, 2025. bit.ly/4k68Bhl