Pretty much impossible to pick just four photos from an incredible familymoon with @tabisw.bsky.social that visited five(ish) countries in two weeks. Exploration, culture, history, language and memories made.

A wonderful 24 hours in London for @tabisw.bsky.social birthday celebration. Alanis Morissette rocked, lunch at Kitchen W8 was sublime and strolling through parks (Holland Park pictured) was spacious.

A fun day in Bristol hunting Gromits to celebrate @tabisw.bsky.social’s birthday. We managed 20 (out of 53) and covered 9 miles.

What a joy to be at Number 10 this morning to celebrate the news that 2026 will be the #NationalYearOfReading! Announced by Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson and National Literacy Trust. Such an important opportunity for libraries and our partners! Spot Larry the cat

Our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social was at 10 Downing street, earlier, for the launch of the National Year of Reading - a great initiative for libraries to engage with new and existing readers. Larry the cat was especially eager to get in and get started! www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk

Some brilliant outcomes of the youth engagement network here - the approach definitely does work: Particularly 100% felt listened to - something that’s typically a huge issue for government and gov services @lucybanks.bsky.social #LCSeminar2025

I loved speaking at this years’ Libraries Connected Seminar about our work with libraries across the country, focusing on our collective role in the equitable redistribution of power to children and young people. When we work with communities and bring people together, we achieve great things!

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.

Lifting up the words of this incredible inspiring librarian. “Opportunities to engage and inspire people are equally important in a time when people are seeking to limit society and spread misinformation.” Dr Carla Hayden deserves our recognition, love and respect. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

A wonderful day in Plymouth watching Mary Poppins the stage show. An incredible spectacle with some great performances (a different story to the Disney film, apparently is more true to the book). Always a joy to see live theatre.

Happy #WorldBookDay! Here's a shout-out to all the libraries who are running fun events and activities today - we hope all the children taking part are having fun and enjoying reading!

Here are some brilliant books for your children’s #libraries - and it’s worth adding all of the shortlisted titles too. It was hugely uplifting to be at #IBCawards2025 this evening, celebrating representation in children’s books. Powerful words from the host, founder, judges and winners! ❤️

Our quarterly team meet up is going to be a bit different today. @ascelnetwork.bsky.social are having a joint team day with the @librariesconnected.bsky.social crew! I can’t wait to have lots of brilliant conversations and shared learning. #lovelibraries

Much needed investment to libraries incoming…

So pleased that ASCEL has joined BlueSky - it’s great to be part of the #library and #education community! ❤️ #libraries

Free in-person event on how to engage the public about data, digital and AI, in London 20 March https://connectedbydata.org/events/2025-03-20-unconference #libraries #infopros #data #ai #tech #digital #ethics

Opportunity for #libraries to collaborate & connect. Pitch a scalable idea & build a global community around it! ❤️ #NextLibrary Pilot Projects is a funded opportunity for library changemakers - related to sustainability, democracy & play #NextLibrary2025 www.nextlibrary.net/next-library...

Loved being at the Arts Council & LGA New & Emerging Lead #Library Officers programme Being asked to speak about my leadership journey was a special opportunity to reflect on my career so far & what I’ve learned along the way. I was pretty chuffed that what I shared resonated with many in the room

We’re very proud of our Youth Engagement Network and we’re delighted that more library services will be involved in 2025! #libraries #youthvoice #ACEsupported @librariesconnected.bsky.social @biblioluke.bsky.social @lucybanks.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

A wonderful honeymoon week with @tabisw.bsky.social in Porthleven, Cornwall. A cliff top bolthole overlooking the sea (hearing the waves 24/7), gentle strolls, good food and relaxation, rounded off with an afternoon tea.

Yesterday I married my love, my one, @tabisw.bsky.social It was a day of love and laughter (and a few tears too … but only happy ones). There are direct thank yous (public and quiet ones) and official photos, to come. But for now, thank you everyone for your love, for our love. ❤️

Heading home from the ASCEL conference knowing libraries have power to change the world & already do for so many #children & #youngpeople Joy & happiness Sadness & laughter Solidarity And a new theme tune! #Libraries are special places #Librarians are incredible people And our partners are epic

Great start to what is shaping up to be a brilliant ASCEL conference. Darren Henley sharing his and Arts Council England’s commitment to and passion for #Libraries and how they can support children and young people. #LetsCreate

Today I’ve been with post it notes and learning from new people - which makes me happyyyyyyy! ❤️ The #Facilitators #Unconference - a generous space - I now have a long list of things to try and books to read!

This was a lovely view on my way home from a special day visiting libraries in Kent. Lucky me!

Fantastic afternoon in Parliament with dozens of politicians and hundreds of library service leaders & allies celebrating how #LibrariesChangeLives by creating opportunities for people at all stages of life www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust...

What a fantastic afternoon spent with colleagues, partners and MPs, advocating for the value of libraries i within their communities. An absolute joy and a privilege to be part of it. #librarieschangelives

Excited face - on my way to our #LibrariesChangeLives Parliamentary Reception today! I’m being joined by trustees, schools library service managers and public library leaders to big up the importance of #libraries for #children and #youngpeople!

Videos have arrived on BlueSky and this is a goodun! T-Rex assault course in the #library Good times!

Absolutely loved our team day at the Millennium Library in Norwich today. We focussed our workshopping on partnerships. It was great to catch up with Norfolk Libraries colleagues AND we got to sing along at a super busy bounce and rhyme for babies. The joy of libraries! ❤️

Well I love travelling by train. When it goes well I get to work whilst the countryside spins by. When it doesn’t go so well it’s an adventure and that’s when you get to see humanity in all its glory! Today I got an unexpected gift to celebrate travelling by train! #SmallSwitch Big Difference

Today is Taunton Pride. My last Pride before I marry my love @tabisw.bsky.social. Grateful for all the activists that have gone before - that have loved, protested, and changed laws and life to allow me to do so ✊💍🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #LoveIsLove #LWithTheT #TogetherAlways #EveryStoryMatters

My #weeknotes are over on LinkedIn This week has been another week full of wonderful partnership working, which is always a joy!  www.linkedin.com/pulse/so-man...

This is great news ❤️ All In aims to remove the barriers faced by D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people attending cultural events. They will develop sector-wide standards for #theatres, #galleries, #museums, #libraries that sign up for the scheme. attitudeiseverything.org.uk/all-in-appoi...

So much to take in, explore further and share from the brilliant #InclusiveLibraries conference today. For now I want to lift up this poem by #RakayaFetuga Thank you to the amazing speakers and National Literacy Trust! @britishlibrary.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=2a9F...

So brilliant to be at the British Library for the National Literacy Trust #InclusiveLibraries Conference There is such a buzz in the room already!

“These figures lay bare the scale of the crisis facing public libraries & confirm what we have long suspected: libraries are hit hardest in the very areas that need them most” Devastating article showing most deprived areas 4x more likely to see their library close www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Hello world! This is the Digital Champion team from the CILIP LGBTQ+Network signing on!

Welcome Libraries Connected!

Volunteering at junior #parkrun is always good fun, especially in the sunshine! @emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social

I’m loving Bluesky - thanks for the warm welcome and follows. I popped back onto the other place earlier this week to say I’d left - no one noticed, apart from the fabulous @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social cheering me on. ❤️ It’s holiday time for me and I’m looking forward to lots of family fun!

You walk into a library and are told you can pick 3 children’s books. Which children’s books (picture book or other) are you heading for?

UPDATED: My Bluesky Starter Thread. Newest version can always be accessed via debbieohi.link/starter. More #BlueSkyTips, resources etc: debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips Note: These are just suggestions; there's no ONE right way to use Bluesky. Feel free to share with anyone who needs it! cont'd 👇🏼

Maybe I’ll just share this guidance every few hours @iainmoore.bsky.social?! www.cilip.org.uk/page/safe-an...

I’d very much like to expand my #education network - as a secondary school trustee and to support my work with Schools Library Services in the UK. Are there any starter packs? #edusky

Glorious weekend including a stunning walk with friends in Brixham, featuring my first dolphins! Plus exciting wedding planning, tent repacking and time hanging out with the kids.

*It's time: how to get your organisation off Twitter / X* www.ned-potter.com/blog/how-to-... I wrote this post for all the libraries, museums, galleries, charities, Uni departments etc wondering about practical next steps to become ex-X.

Lovely to see so many people here. If you’re interested in Libraries Connected and what we do and stand for, this was our ask for the new government. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/general...

So here I am, back from an amazing weekend at a festival with family and friends. I’ve made the decision to find a new social media home, after staying too long on the toxic X. I’ve heard that there is good energy and people over here. So hi!! 👋