🌟Free Events for Adults, Zero Catch! 🌟
2026 is the National Year of Reading and we're going to be celebrating all of the amazing things we have on offer across our libraries.
Are you looking for interesting events and activities? We have a wide range of events for adults! Whether you'd like to join a reading group, attend an after hours event, take part in a coffee morning, compete at a themed quiz or take part in Book Bingo, we have something for everyone!
👉To learn more about what we have on offer, you can pick up a free What's On Guide at any library branch, or read it online: library.warwickshire.gov.uk/-/what-s-on-guide
👉Visit your local library in Warwickshire to become a member for free, or join online: library.warwickshire.gov.uk/protected/join-the-library
👉 Discover more about the National Year of Reading at goallin.org.uk.
#IfYoureIntoItReadIntoIt #NationalYearOfReading #Libraries
Mental Health Awareness Week
Take ACTION
This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful. #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealth
We spent a fabulous day last week revamping every book corner in one of our subscribing schools!
New books, new displays, fresh inspiration!
#readingforpleasure #hullreads #authorsofinstagram #teachers #schoollibraries
📚✨ It’s Deaf Awareness Week! ✨📚
Here at Darlington Library, we’re proud to be celebrating and raising awareness with a special book display featuring:
🔹 Books on British Sign Language (BSL)
🔹 Children’s stories exploring deafness and inclusion
🔹 Fiction featuring deaf characters and experiences
Come along, explore something new, and discover stories that amplify deaf voices.
🤟 We’re also hosting a “BSL Basics” Workshop
🗓 Wednesday 6th
⏰ 3:00 – 4:30pm
🐝 The Hive
This is a great opportunity to learn some introductory BSL in a friendly, welcoming environment. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your place on this FREE session.
Go to our website to find out more and booked your place— we’d love to see you there! #💙
#DeafAwarenessWeek #BSL #DarlingtonLibrary #Inclusion LoveLibraries
🎉 Festival of Libraries is back 10-14th June! 🎉
Manchester City of Literature’s award-winning Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, have today announced the first wave of a whopping 120 event-strong programme!
Across all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, this June libraries will be filled with artists, dance, performance, theatre, authors, painting, hair-braiding, live music, film screenings, exhibitions and more.
Head to our website to find out more be amongst the first to get your tickets.
#FestivalofLibraries #Manchester #CityofLit #Libraries
Slough Library, The Robert Taylor Library 1974.
The library was opened on Thursday 28th November 1974. It is officially called the Robert Taylor Library, named after Alderman Taylor in recognition of his contribution to the library service. At the time it was renowned as a state of the art modern, Brutalist building with a welcoming large reception desk on the ground floor. Staff would date stamp books out and in latter years there was a large collection of VHS videos, music cassette then DVD’s. On the first floor, librarians would assist with reservations and book searches and the second floor had an extensive local history archive.
Do you have fond memories of the old library?
Photo credit Slough libraries.
#goallin #sloughboroughcouncil #localhistorymonth
May is Local and Community History Month!
The aim of the month is to increase awareness of local history, promote history in general to the local community and encourage all members of the community to participate.
Slough libraries has a wealth of historical resources including books, local maps, photographs, bound newspapers and on microfilm and Slough Museum pods.
You can access Slough History Online from home or in the library by following this link:
.uk/ixbin/hixclient.exe?a=file&p=slough&f=slough.htm
Ancestry library edition is available on library computers.
#goallin #localhistorymonth #localhistorymatters #sloughboroughcouncil
Become one of our Read Easy stars in Birmingham South West 🌟
Volunteer as a coordinator and help adults within our community to read and suceed 💙🧡💙
#reading #literacy #birmingham #volunteer #readeasy
We celebrated World Book Night by hosting two awesome activities! A book tasting session where everyone attended went home with a Quick Read and a silent reading hour🕰️📖.
#quickreads #goallin #worldbooknight
Come with us to the regional conference for @librariesconnected North West! A day to celebrate libraries and explore how we can continue to evolve, grow and thrive 📚🌱
Libraries from around the region gathered at @manclib_archives where we were treated to informative, passionate and inspirational talks from author, illustrator and animator @curtis.jobling , President of @librariesconnected Ed Jewell, Director of libraries at @aceagrams Luke Barton, and head of libraries, galleries and culture for Manchester, Neil MacInnes.
We also enjoyed creative workshops, a highlight was making sauerkraut with the help of @at.the.library_ !!!🥬
Thank you to everyone that made this day of creativity, learning and reflection possible 🩷
Free Books, Zero Catch!
2026 is the National Year of Reading and we're going to be celebrating all of the amazing things we have on offer across our libraries.
Whether it's borrowing books, taking part in family events, studying for exams, getting creative at art workshops, attending coffee mornings, we have so much on offer for everyone in the community! Better yet, all of this is FREE!
👉Visit your local library in Warwickshire to become a member for free, or join online: library.warwickshire.gov.uk/protected/join-the-library
👉To learn more about what we have on offer, you can also pick up a free What's On Guide at any library branch, or read it online: library.warwickshire.gov.uk/-/what-s-on-guide
👉 Discover more about the National Year of Reading at goallin.org.uk.
#IfYoureIntoItReadIntoIt #NationalYearOfReading #Libraries
