An indoor ice rink at Leigh Library.

Investment from the @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Libraries Improvement Fund has turned Leigh #Library into a flexible space that is 'full of possibilities', Craig Jones from Wigan Council tells us.

www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/year-tr...

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The outside of Warrington Central Library.

An exhibition featuring poetry and artwork from people in prison arrives at Warrington #Library this month, launching this Saturday 4 October.

A terrific celebration of the universal appeal of poetry to follow #NationalPoetryDay!

#CultureAndCreativity

www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/2550333...

Christina Johnson and Ronald Perry of The Dance Theatre of Harlem ©Angela Taylor.

Creative writing and Black British ballet dancing will be celebrated on 9 October at Redcar #Library.

Places for this event are limited so book now!

Black British Ballet is funded by the @nationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund.

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Tonight at #LCSeminar2025 we announced the winners of our annual Awards. Congratulations to Zoe Williams, Gail Mallett and James Ryan from Manchester Libraries, winners of our #CultureAndCreativity Award for 2025!

What a brilliant collaboration between @leedslibraries.bsky.social and @britishlibrary.bsky.social - exploring the history of the football fanzine. #CultureAndCreativity

Festival of Libraries 2025 - Manchester City of Literature Returning for its fifth year, and winner of Best Event at the Manchester Culture Awards in 2024, Festival of Libraries is the biggest festival of its type in the country, bringing together all 133 of ...

The #FestivalOfLibraries is coming to Manchester Libraries
this June! Make sure you are prepared for the fun by checking out the lineup of events.

www.manchestercityofliterature.com/event/festival-of-libraries-2025/

#ACEFunded #CultureAndCreativity

Ian Moore next to the cover of his book 'Death in le Jardin'.

It is #BarnetLibrariesLitFest this weekend! Drop into Barnet's libraries for one or more of these brilliant events.

www.barnet.gov.uk/barnet-libra...

#CultureAndCreativity #Reading

A woman stands next to a harp.

The first ever Dudley Writers' Festival runs in Black Country #Libraries from 8 to 22 June this year. Find out more: www.better.org.uk/library/dudl... #CultureAndCreativity

#CultureAndCreativity in action at @exeterlibrary.bsky.social! Let your imagination run wild as you draw your own sea creature.

Thank you to @universityofleeds for this feature on the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures webpage! 😊 #leedsalumna #author #awards #studyukalumniawards #finalist #cultureandcreativity #childrensbooks #thefigtree

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Public #Libraries like @exeterlibrary.bsky.social open up new worlds and possibilities through #CultureAndCreativity events like this that explore the measureless beauty and wonder of the cosmos. Sign up today!

Loads of terrific #CultureAndCreativity and #InformationAndDigital opportunities coming up in #Libraries this #HalfTerm - including this from @exeterlibrary.bsky.social!

A graphic showing safari animals walking in front of a large representation of the Sun.

Public #Libraries have prepared lots of terrific activities to engage children with #CultureAndCreativity this #HalfTerm. Join Peterborough Libraries for a 'Super Safari' involving wild stories and animal crafts! peterboroughlibraries.org.uk/events/super-safari-february-half-term

A poster advertising Rotherham Libraries' LGBTQ Plus History Month events.

As always, public #Libraries have lots of exciting activities planned for LGBTQ+ History Month which begins tomorrow. Visit Rotherham #Libraries for book readings and and crafting. #Reading #CultureAndCreativity

A graphic showing a dragon beneath 'Chinese New Year @ Newcastle Libraries'.

#ChineseNewYear celebrations begin today! Those wanting to know more about the history and tradition behind the #YearOfTheSnake should head to their local #Library. Newcastle Libraries have special Lunar New Year storytimes on 1 February. www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/lib... #CultureAndCreativity

There is lots of great #CultureAndCreativity coming up at @hulllibraries.bsky.social and across the wider region in #Libraries. Have a look!

Sefton Libraries to celebrate history and development of gaming in Merseyside with new exhibition Sefton Library Services will be creating an exhibition highlighting the history and development of gaming in Merseyside. Info here.

Sefton #Libraries will use their #ACEFunded Microgrants money on an exhibition highlighting the history and development of gaming in #Merseyside. A brilliant example of #CultureAndCreativity! theguideliverpool.com/sefton-libra...

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Public #Libraries are great champions of #CrimeWriting and crime writers. You can book tickets now for Newcastle Noir
at Newcastle City Library, beginning on 4 December. #CultureAndCreativity heyzine.com/flip-book/5c...

Black British ballet dancer Darren Panton by Tony Butcher.

It is very exciting to see the progress of the #NationalLottery #HeritageFunded 'Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet' as it tours UK #Libraries. 'Into the Light' is at Liverpool Central this month. Find out more: bit.ly/4eJH42q. #CultureAndCreativity

A schoolgirl wearing a blue sweatshirt looks proudly at the cover of a book.

GLL launch a new Foundation in November for children's authors, offering support to share stories and inspire young readers. This is an exciting initiative that will bring readers and authors closer together via the #Library. #CultureAndCreativity www.better.org.uk/library/gll-literary-foundation