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Congratulations Julie! A very well deserved award. It was so lovely to see you at last night’s @librariesconnected.bsky.social awards. Huge congratulations! 🎉

Parliamentlive.tv Westminster Hall

Jonathan Davies MP will be leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries this Wednesday at 9.30am.

You should be able to watch the debate live at parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Wearing a regency bonnets with blue ribbon and pink cloak.

Full length regency costume of blue dress, pink cloak and cream bonnet.

Mr Darcy display in the National Trust shop.

Recency dresses and props to borrow at Lyme Hall’s wardrobe room.

Swanning around 'Pemberley' (Lyme Hall) in full Regency gear!

Their wardrobe room is brilliant – a real highlight of this National Trust spot. Love that they have lots of choice, and changing facilities and lockers so you can explore the house in style. 👍

#LymeHall #NationalTrust #RegencyLife

A picture of 12 flower illustrations, each giving a different example of what Mother’s Day means to different people. Ie. ‘Mothers who are struggling’, or ‘those who have lost their mothers’.

Beaming out love on Mother’s Day…

Elbows up, Canada.

My border terrier Martha is lying on the bed looking at me. I have Kate Atkinsons ‘Behind the Scenes at the Museum’ next to her, waiting to be read, and a plate holding a gluten free croissant.

Saturday morning with Martha 🐾. Diving into my first ever Kate Atkinson book and absolutely hooked! 📚 Anyone else a fan?

Also, a shoutout to my fellow gluten-free folks: #MannaDew bakery in London is a game-changer. Seriously, the best GF pastries I've ever had. 🥐✨

Public library energy is the best energy. Like here is all the knowledge we could find, it's been meticulously organized and catalogued and it will cost you nothing today, welcome to the absolute pinnacle of human civic evolution, feel free to pull up any bean bag chair you like :) 📚❤️

They look delicious! Best of luck to Chris!

We started publishing in 2006 and without the support of Libraries and Librarians, we simply wouldn't still be in existence.

They are at the very core of our communities and always go above and beyond to help folk.

Support your libraries.

@librariesconnected.bsky.social

A young girl writes on a pad in a library. There are bookshelves behind her.

This is your #Monday reminder that the third round of our #ACEFunded #Microgrants programme is open until 5.30pm on 17 January - that's this Friday! Please send your application in quickly to avoid disappointment. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/mic...

Border Terrier dog in profile.

The wheels are turning in Martha’s head… and I’m pretty sure it’s about treats.

#dogsofbluesky #treatheist.

🌟 Opportunity Alert! 🌟
Libraries Connected Yorkshire & Humber are seeking a consultant or organisation to help demonstrate the value of libraries to key decision-makers. Find out more 👀👇

#PotteryThrowdown has got off to a great start!
Super standard of contestants this season.

Border terrier dog with her tongue out.

Snowy back garden in blackpool. There are footprints in the snow.

Border terrier in the snow.

The book ‘The Grwat Alone’ by Kristin Hannah.

Weekend: snow, books, Martha, brews, naps.

Her face always looks like she’s judging me! 😂

Birthed terrier dog looks at the camera after interrupting a reading session. The bike is Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

Martha had decided that I’ve done enough reading today and that it’s now time to play with her new Santa toy.

YES PLEASE!!!!

If I take a packed lunch out with me, I 100% guarantee it won’t make it until lunchtime. It’s usually gone by 11.30, tops.

Border terrier dog in front of a section of a Christmas tree.

Border terrier dog, sat on a chair, next to a Christmas tree.

The back of a border terrier dog watching Nigella Lawson on tv. There is a fireplace and mantelpiece next to the tv with candles and Xmas decorations on it.

Little Martha and I have been having a festive time watching Nigella on the telly.

Merry Christmas, folks!
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One of my favourites too! I grew up a 5 minute walk from here, and spent lots of time at this library. May happy memories!

A woman and child read a book together.

Today we have published new guidance for local authorities that are considering major changes, including closures, to their #Library services. We urge councils to consider all other options before reducing #Library hours and access. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...

I loved this book so much!

Three people sit working around a library table.

The third and final round of applications for our #ACEFunded #Microgrants programme opens on 6 January. As funding went quickly in the previous rounds, we urge
#Libraries to start preparing your bids now! www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/microgr...

Pile of 5 books

The exterior of Persephone Books in Bath

View of the Royal Crescent, Bath. Large expanse of green lawn in the foreground.

Me and my partner Mark at the Roman Bath museum.

Bath, you’ve stolen my heart! 🎂📚☀️

We’ve had the most wonderful weekend exploring this beautiful city, including a visit to my favourite shop, Persephone Books, which contributed to my birthday book-haul.

#Booksky

#sharethelight #spellow #blackpoollibraryservice

a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame ALT: a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame

Spellow #Library will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday, 12 December. To mark the occasion they ask that you light up one or more of your community libraries tomorrow evening, Wednesday 11 December. Post your images using #SharetheLight and #Spellow.

Book cover for They Were Sisters by Dorothy Whipple. The cover features a painted domestic scene of two women and a man at the breakfast table.

The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky

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Book cover for Bearskin by James A McLaughlin. It features an illustration of a large dark bear against a pale blue background. The title is in large red letters.

The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky

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