East Midlands YLG

Training, CKG support and events in the East Midlands. YLG East Midlands is a CILIP volunteer-led community. Our communications aren't CILIP policy.

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Booking is now open for our 2026 Conference in Oxford.

Join us for two days of CPD, networking, author and illustrator talks and more in the city of dreaming spires

Book your Early Bird ticket by 31/03/26: https://t.co/4GfK0TH9IZ

#GoAllIn #librarians #libraries #YLGOxford2026

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

We're excited to announce that our @CarnegieMedals Choices Event will be on Tuesday 9th Sept, 7.30-9.00pm via Teams.

We will be discussing the books featured in this post, plus any more attendees wish to champion.

To book visit: https://t.co/SBgGhnfyVJ

[YLG Committee @youthlibraries]

Our next #YLGShort is on 17th December from 2-5pm, with a #YLGAwards announcement celebration at 7pm!

Joining us: @PhyllisRamage @Nadinekaadan @NaimaBRobert @JackieMorrisArt @CathyFisherArt @littlerebsprize @ABelloWrites @literallypr @The_DBAwards @BooksandChokers @AdrienPrize

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

Looking for a little advice on making your #YotoCarnegies24 nominations?

Check out this helpful video by the Carnegies Organisational Group - a wonderful team of librarians from @youthlibraries including many former judges.

https://t.co/6dobqlOuEd

[YLG Committee @youthlibraries]

📢 THREE DAYS TO GO! 📢

Our next #YLGShorts virtual mini conference is this Sunday, 24th September from 2-5pm with a bonus fun hour at 7pm!

If you've not yet signed up, you're not too late! Book your tickets here: https://t.co/mb78aEqBPM

@CILIPinfo

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Are you a librarian from the East Midlands who wants to be part of our @CarnegieMedals Nominations Evening? Join us on WEDNESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER from 7pm via Zoom for bookish discussions and debates! All welcome. Interested? Email us on [email protected]. Book choices TBC!

[School Library Association @uksla]

🚨 NEW #JobAlert!

@NewMillsSchool are seeking a Librarian & Literacy Development Manager who will support school-wide literacy through reading improvement and a love of the written word.

Could this be you? Details 👉🏼 https://t.co/zgXPUDQ46S
#librarytwitter #edutwitter

[Dr Phil Hammond 💙 @drphilhammond]

If the Queen had labelled this as a leaving event, she could have had the whole palace around her and copious drinks afterwards, and still have complied with @BorisJohnson’s version of the rules and guidance.

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

📣 We are delighted to announce the longlists for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration!

Congratulations to all the incredible authors and illustrators longlisted for the #YotoCarnegies23!

View the full announcement here: https://t.co/ThUP0VC36u

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Never truer words tweeted @CassieKempSLS

[Cassie 🌻⚡📚 @CassieKempSLS]

Best. Role. Ever! Find your tribe! Be a @CarnegieMedals's judge! Such a rewarding and exciting opportunity for librarians in the East Midlands- you won't regret it! Curious but not sure what it entails? DM with any questions!

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

This is a wonderful opportunity, we look forward to receiving applications @EastMidlandsYLG @Juliebroadbent3 @LibrarianHungry @tray17 @Library_Plus @NorthantsCBG @LRENorthants

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

Be part of history, and become a Yoto Carnegie Awards Judge!

We are recruiting for 4 librarian judges to represent @EastMidlandsYLG, @YLGScotland, @YLGWales and @youthlibraries Northern Ireland in 2024 & 2025.

📝 Apply by 21 Nov: https://t.co/O3D6sSVhTq

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Do you want to be the next East Midlands @CarnegieMedals judge? Applications close on 21st November. Want to know more? DM us! https://t.co/K0lluJyb5O

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

The Annual General Meeting of the Youth Libraries Group will be held on 13 November 2022 7pm via ZOOM. Please contact the National Secretary Alison Cassels via [email protected] to book a place and receive the Zoom link and Agenda. @youthlibraries

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Thank you to our esteemed colleagues who joined us tonight for our annual Nominations event! How amazing does it feel to make history? It’s such a privilege to talk all things bookish and nominate books for #YotoCarnegies23 Super evening! 📚🥇🥇

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Thank you to our esteemed colleagues who joined us tonight for our annual Nominations event! How amazing does it feel to make history? It’s such a privilege to talk all things bookish and nominate books for #YotoCarnegies23 Super evening! 📚🥇🥇

[Tracey @tray17]

Last chance to sign up for this superb event and for your chance to put forward our nominations for the fabulous #YotoCarnegies23

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Such a wonderful librarian & CKG Judge🥳

[Cassie 🌻⚡📚 @CassieKempSLS]

I am in denial that the lovely @bookish_fish is leaving Leicester😭, but if anyone is interested in a job at the wonderful @soarvalley16 @SVCLib then check out the advert here: https://t.co/LefWLW4lS8 #LibraryJobs #SchoolLibrarians @MidlandsCLS @EastMidlandsYLG @youthlibraries

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

East Midlands CKG Choices Evening! Virtually the best event happening on Tuesday 27th September from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Join us via Zoom to discuss our nominations for #CKG23! Miss it miss out!

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

East Midlands CKG Choices Evening! Virtually the best event happening on Tuesday 27th September from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Join us via Zoom to discuss our nominations for #CKG23! Miss it miss out!

[East Midlands YLG @EastMidlandsYLG]

Just about to start this…..beyond excited! @RutaSepetys @KSAcademy1 @LibrarianHungry #lovereading