The microgrants programme, funded by Arts Council England, awards grants of £1-5k to support small-scale projects in public libraries. Read about the 15 successful projects from the first application round here: https://t.co/JFNg5o1qhA
We treated pupils from @GladstoneRPS to a spectacular show: Island Movements, the story of a Windrush generation family, brought to life by Black British Ballet and OxygenArts. Shout out to @HeritageFundUK and National Lottery players for making this happen! @libsconnected
The Household Support Fund is open again for anyone struggling with the rising cost of living.
You can claim supermarket vouchers to help pay for food and other essentials.
Support on accessing the vouchers is available through our libraries.
See, https://t.co/Lybemx52B7
Behind the Scenes at the Library #1.
Let us introduce you to our fab Bibliographic Services Project Manager, Jenny, who is responsible, amongst other things, for overseeing the purchase of all our stock! 😀
Looking forward to 2 crime author panels at #Harrogate library on 6th July. Tickets available here - https://t.co/scuvKJWJJM
There's also events happening at Knaresborough and Bilton & Woodfield Libraries. All the info is here - https://t.co/OzH6nbOeIN
Great work trip to Barnsley Lightbox. Five years after opening the library still looks amazing. Thank you to @librariankag for showing us round @libsconnected@BarnsleyLibs
Super proud of the Communities team at @nylibraries for picking up the runner's up award for Culture & Creativity for the Ey Up project at the @libsconnected Awards tonight
A new collection of books to help people living with dementia and their families is available in #NorthYorkshire libraries.
The collection has been put together by @readingagency, people living with dementia, carers and health professionals.
Read more at https://t.co/GeQ6K2xaCy
We've relaunch our popular wellbeing bags at libraries across #NorthYorkshire.
The bags aimed at boosting mental health and can be borrowed by groups or individuals to use at home, in the library or out in the community.
See full details at https://t.co/jAXpJdPh04
Great to spend time with other #library leaders at the University of Warwick LGA officer training today organised by @LGAculturesport and @ace_national Buzzing with ideas and lots of new connections made 🤯💡📚
I just love the warmth of this video. The Home Library Service is wonderful and my mum really looks forward to her visit; it makes her day #libraries@libsconnected @nicoladengate @nylibraries
🗣️ “All the customers I visit value it very highly.”
Ann has been delivering books as a home library service volunteer with Skipton library for over ten years.
Find out about using the home library service or getting involved as a volunteer at https://t.co/46fltp9YZ2
Did you know you can borrow #WellbeingBags from any #NorthYorkshire library for free with your #library card?
They contain a range of activities to encourage #selfcare and enhance mental wellbeing.
Find more at https://t.co/d9nJgvilkc
Many congratulations to
Chrys Mellor who has been recognised in the New Years Honours List for her work with public libraries in North Yorkshire. Managing rural libraries comes with a host of extra challenges - and Chrys has tackled these with style! @nylibraries
When your horizons narrow through age, disability or illness, nothing broadens them again like a good book – and perhaps a friendly chat.
Find out about using the home library service or getting involved as a volunteer at https://t.co/46fltp9YZ2