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Feeling lucky to have had the tour of Slough Libraries Central Library today. It’s got one of the biggest children’s areas I’ve ever visited! If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit. Thanks for having me; it was a pleasure hearing about your youth engagement work.

A fab first day at Libraries Connected annual seminar - some inspiring presentations and workshops, and it’s been amazing to chat to so many people from library services across the country.

Today’s the day to celebrate empathy's power to change the world! 🌍💫 The Empathy Day LIVE! events start at 7.30am with a nationwide assembly from @michaelrosenyes on Youtube, X, Instagram and our website - @empathylabuk Please tag us in your photos/posts and use #EmpathyDay

Come on England! 🎙️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #UEFAEuro2024 is here and we've got both non-fiction and fiction to go footy mad over just one self-select away from being all yours⚽️ Leeds Libraries Child Friendly Leeds Leeds for Learning Tom Palmer Matt Oldfield Harry Coninx

Great ASCEL team day yesterday. We covered funding ambitions, youth engagement, Investment Principles Plan and upcoming board papers A massive thanks to Gloucestershire Libraries 📚 We loved hearing about the impact of your Oakley Immersive Space, Labs, creative programmes and partnerships 👏

Watchet’s got it going on! Lovely local library, and East Quay’s exhibition ‘The Zizi Show - A Deepfake Drag Cabaret’ was amazing. #somerset #culture #libraries

Last few days to apply for these fab 3 commissions with Warwickshire Libraries & support the only Library NPO in the West Midlands! 😀🌳🎭 🦾📚 ⬇️ Deadline: 1st July Arts Council England ACE Midlands Arts Jobs Culture Central Arts Connect Warwickshire County Council Shout Out for the Arts Warwickshire Solihull CEP

Norfolk libraries smash it out of the park (or pitch?) yet again with this little beauty! #lovelibraries #EURO2024

Have you ever been to a party with a librarian? Then you’ll know this is 100% accurate (and we make no apologies for spreading the good word of libraries).

I’ve written a new Arts Council England blog reflecting on our next steps after the General Election, and what the arts and culture sector can do too, as we navigate change together. You can read it here: artscouncil.org.uk/blog/navigatin… #LetsCreate

This quote made me think about two library Lucys - both have big dreams for how libraries work dynamically with children and young people. And I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with both of them today. Lucy Banks Lucy Carlton-Walker If you can dream it, YOU MUST DO IT!

I was lucky enough to have the proof of the latest book from Helen Rutter to read - a great book for kids, really captures how our own brains can be our best friends or occasionally, our worst enemies! #amreading

This is devastating- thoughts are with the community.

We’re looking for two volunteers to help drive our mobile library to Ukraine. It will travel 22nd - 26th September with a small convoy of ambulances. If you're interested or want to find out mire - please do get in touch!

Thanks for sharing Mark. Brilliant, so authentic and from the heart!

I am now on Bluesky if any library folks or book obsessives wish to connect! lucy banks.bsky.social

Hello folks! Just to reiterate - you can now find me on Bluesky (bsky.app/profile/lucyba…). It’s a friendly place :-)

Frankfurt is a weird time for writers; it can feel like everyone is getting 6 figure deals (they’re not!). To do something for those who aren’t yet at that stage, I’m offering a free critique of your first 10k words & synopsis (fiction only) - to enter RT by midnight Sat! 📚✍️