We want the library to be a place where everyone can come and feel safe while choosing books, using the computers, engaging in activities or reading the papers and having a coffee. Is this your experience? We now have a Feedback Book. Please do let…
Beware! There are dangerous animals lurking in the children’s reading and play area at Jesmond Library. Lions and tigers, hippos and elephants, zebra and giraffes. One of the greatest changes in libraries is the freedom children now have to laugh and talk and enjoy themselves….
International Youth Day, as designated by the UN, is celebrated this week on Monday 12th August. As proof that young people can make a big difference why not read Greta Thornberg’s inspirational book now available in the library. Although only 16 years old, Greta has…
This week on the blog we’re in conversation with Chris Clarke who represents FOJL on the Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network. That’s quite a mouthful. Can you tell us more about the organisation? The Network is currently made up of over 400 libraries who…
