Vanessa Harker

Leeds Libraries Librarian for Crossgates Library, Seacroft Community Hub & Library and Whinmoor Library.

[Smeaton300 @smeaton300]

300 years ago today John Smeaton was born in Austhorpe Leeds! He was the UK’s first Civil Engineer who designed the world famous Eddystone Lighthouse in Plymouth, stopped London Bridge from falling down and is name checked in NASA’s history of flight.

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

Still plenty of free spaces at our children and family events this summer, including Olympic storytelling with @samediff_art, fairytale theatre with @wrongsemble, steampunk fun with @DurkanHannah & loads of crafting, coding & Lego!
More info here: https://t.co/PaDr9M1YwM

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

Just over a week until Sign-up Saturday for the Summer Reading Challenge across the city: there’ll be a real buzz in all our buildings as children collect their Ready, Set, Read! starter packs and prizes...

[Vanessa Harker @vanessaharker2]

@mcglashan_helen @leedslibraries @KatoKirkby Congratulations Helen 👏🏼So well deserved after all your hard work. We are so lucky to have you as part of the @leedslibraries family.

[Vanessa Harker @vanessaharker2]

It was great fun having Year 4 for a #SummerReadingChallenge class visit at #WhinmoorLibrary. Your enthusiasm for books and drawing was brilliant. Can’t wait to see all your mascots go on display in the library. @leedslibraries @KatoKirkby

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

Budding game makers!

Join us at Leeds Central Library for a workshop on video game development using Construct 3

This free event led by Digital Schoolhouse and video game experts will give you valuable insights into the video games industry.

Places are limited, book now!

[Jack Wallington @jackwallington]

I visited just 7 shops in Halifax yesterday, this is every town across the UK and online during an insect crisis. Organic and non-organic jumbled up. Professionals require qualifications. None of it needed! Time for a rethink UK. Time to ban for garden use https://t.co/0xWOyZG1fq

[Vanessa Harker @vanessaharker2]

A great turnout in #Crossgates Library to see this BorrowBox livestream online event. Thank you to @AnnCleeves for your inspiring talk and support of our public libraries. @leedslibraries

[Mark Kirkby @KatoKirkby]

All settled in and enjoying a hugely entertaining evening with the wonderful Ann Cleeves at Crossgates Library, big thanks to @BorrowBox for hosting!

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

🎊Great news!

📚We've released more @LeedsLit tickets for the family day at Leeds Central Library this Saturday.

🔭 Enjoy a day of books & scientific exploration with your favourite authors & illustrators!🧪

🎟 Book now: https://t.co/rYQtACpwMj

#WorldBookDay @BooksUpNorth

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

📢 Calling all teachers📢
Leeds Book Awards are back!

This year will be bigger & better than ever before; make sure you are the first to hear how to take part in this city-wide celebration of children's literature.

Find out how to sign up: https://t.co/e9OOAs7KaR

[Lisa Faulks @DoomPixie]

For anyone who needs a welcoming space to talk about death and loss

[PlayfulAnywhere @PlayfulAnytime]

Librarians rock! Had an ace session today with @leedslibraries and can’t wait to share what we’re up to soon

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

“I love going to the library. My favourites are the Horrible Histories books"

Read about our young reading champion Drupta who went above and beyond to ensure his local library had the best books!
https://t.co/YBxPS9F6eu

#LibrariesWeek

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Discover the joy of reading with Quick Reads.

Short books and great stories by bestselling authors!

Expect great story telling written in an accessible and easy to read style. Browse and reserve for free:
https://t.co/U7yIvWp4aW
https://t.co/zWczqjm7Rw

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

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From our library family to your family, we wish you a warm #LibrariesWeek full of the joy of books & the other surprising things Libraries are doing to support communities.

Thank you to @OpeningTheBook who showcased very exciting redesign plans for Leeds Central Library today.

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We explore fun projects using @Raspberry_Pi @scratch, @microbit_edu, @sphero robots, animations and more. Here’s a sneak peek at a light-following robot project we’re working on for @LightNightLeeds!

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

For #NationalCodingWeek we are relaunching @CodeClub at our libraries in Holt Park, Halton, @ComptonCentre, and Leeds Central Library for young people aged 9 and up. Book a free place here: https://t.co/In0TeD5PR0

[Mark Kirkby @KatoKirkby]

Myth and music, coding and the Cafe Run! An enchanted day of song, Sphero and a spectacular dragon at Chapel Allerton Library, in partnership with the wonderful @chapelafestival 🐉

[Leeds Libraries @leedslibraries]

We use this tech at our @CodeClub that will start again in September at libraries in #Halton, #HoltPark, #Harehills and the city centre.

We’re also looking for volunteer support – to register your interest please visit https://t.co/jpYLvoufPy

Image: @tiger_tea

[Garforth Lib & OSC @GarforthOSCLib]

Opportunities to work in the café in Garforth Library and One Stop Centre