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[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of innovation and partnership.

Whatever your connection with public #Libraries, thank you for everything you have done to champion them this year.

We look forward to working with you again in 2026.

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[Somerset Libraries @SomersetLib]

Make friends at the library and look after your mental health. Regular clubs, activities and resources for all ages.
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#loveyourlibrary
@BalsamCentre @libsconnected @bbcsomerset @thespacearts @SomersetCouncil

[Llyfrgell Caerffili 📚 Caerphilly Library @CaerphillyLib]

Come and experience our Black British Ballet Exhibition throughout January here at the Library! (with VR)

Courtesty of @HeritageFundUK so thank you to all National Lottery Players. @libsconnected @blackbritishballet @oxygenartsuk

#lovelibraries

[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

Today is the final opportunity to nominate a #Library staff member or team for our 2026 Awards.

The Awards give library staff the recognition they deserve.

If you know anyone who deserves acknowledgement, please let us know posthaste!

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[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

Applications are now coming in fast for the Libraries Connected Awards 2026.

Don't miss out! If you know of an individual or team working in public #Libraries going above and beyond to provide an excellent service, nominate them before 5 January.

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[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

The Oxfordshire Business & IP Centre Team won our Children's Award in 2023.

They have introduced hundreds of young people to entrepreneurship.

If you want your team's work recognised, nominate them for our #Childrens Award for 2026, today.

https://t.co/TnfTj0xEAp

[Library Service - Hampshire County Council @hantslibraries]

A groundbreaking new report from LibrariesConnected shows Hampshire Libraries generate at least £60,000 in annual value by supporting mental health & wellbeing through volunteering opportunities. ⬇️
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[Mere Green Library @MereGreenLib]

Happy World Kindness Day! We've put together a display with lots of wonderful books, all about celebrating and encouraging kindness 🥰
♥️ Be the reason someone smiles today! ♥️

#WorldKindnessDay #BeKind #LoveLibraries
#readingforpleasure

[Merton Libraries @MertonLibraries]

Today is Odd Socks Day and, we're inviting children to colour socks that will be used to decorate the libraries. Visit your local branch and help us create a colourful bunting display.
#antibullyingweek

[Neil MacInnes OBE @macinnes_neil]

The amazing @libsconnected @MancLibraries 175 exhibition is still on display too - shaping libraries for the future not the past

[Salford Community Libraries @SalfordLibrary]

No matter how often you visit the library, there's always a new discovery to be made when you step through those doors. We spoke to Michael and Barbara to find out what they've discovered over years of visiting the library. Read now https://t.co/I2jo5b8ZSD

[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

Congratulations to all! As our Chief Executive @HunterIsobel notes in the case of Manchester City Council, public #Libraries are central to the vision of embedding lifelong learning in a growth strategy.

#GetTheNationLearning

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

Meet the winners!

📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.

Discover their stories: https://t.co/0tsmEKiVZZ

[Manchester Adult Ed. @ManAdultEd]

Did you know that it’s #GetTheNationLearningWeek 🎓
At MAES, we believe it’s never too late to learn something new. Learning builds confidence, creates connections, and opens doors.

🤔 What’s your next learning goal?

[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

We are proud to be a partner of Get the Nation Learning Week.

A new survey from @LearnWorkUK notes a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning nationally.

Given adequate funding, public #Libraries are ideally placed to address this fall.

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[Salford Community Libraries @SalfordLibrary]

It's #GreenLibraries week and did you know that using your library has a positive impact on the environment.

From borrowing books and eBooks, attending community events, exploring our secret garden, or using shared tech, every library visit helps make a more sustainable world.

[Louis Coiffait-Gunn @LouisMMCoiffait]

Public libraries: what local authority councillors need to know https://t.co/jst0zJAIXH love this from Libraries Connected

[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

Those new or aspiring #Library Heads of Service wanting to take part in our 'Leading Libraries: Thriving in Complexity' programme have until Monday 27 October at 11am to apply.

Please don't delay - send in your application this weekend!

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[Royal Greenwich Libraries @GreenwichLibs]

#woolwichlibrary were delighted to welcome 150 schoolchildren to today’s @Letsalldance1 performance of Hansel & Gretel! The students from our local schools were completely captivated by the magic of the ballet. 👏🎶 @Royal_Greenwich @libsconnected @GLL_UK

[Libraries Connected @libsconnected]

Our Chief Executive @HunterIsobel was at Stratford #Library yesterday for the start of #GetOnlineWeek, run by @GoodThingsFdn.

Public #Libraries are crucial facilitators and drivers of #DigitalInclusion, and we are proud to support Get Online Week.

[Newham London 💙 @NewhamLondon]

Mayor @RokhsanaFiaz joined @SciTechgovuk Minister Liz Lloyd at Stratford Library to hear about the work of @GoodThingsFdn and Newham's Digital Inclusion team to mark the start of #GetOnlineWeek.

Digital Inclusion plays an important part in the Mayor’s Digital Economy Agenda.

[Sue Lacey Bryant @SueLaceybryant]

A real privilege today to have the opportunity to learn about the work of Prison Librarians. I'll be meeting with Victoria Barnett from @CILIPinfo @PrisonLibraries Group, @LouisMMCoiffait our CEO and Iain Moore from @libsconnected.