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.

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

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