Making the case for VR in libraries - Arts Professional Libraries are so much more than books. They nurture digital literacy, host creative workshops and offer vital social support. So what happens when you add virtual reality into the mix? Gemma Greig-Kic...

Virtual Reality experiences are bringing increasing numbers of people interested in technology through public #Library doors.

Find out more about the 'Digital Spaces in Libraries' programme:

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Natasha Nelson from Newham Libraries is photographed during a digital activity.

Congratulations to Natasha Nelson, Sahib Raj and Muireann McMenamy from Newham #Libraries, winners of our #InformationAndDigital Award for 2025!

Supporting Entrepreneurs & SMEs. Business Workshops in Northamptonshire, England The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business. We do this by...

It's #LibrariesChangeLivesWeek! Did you know that public #Libraries are major engines of economic growth through the Business and IP Centre network? www.bipcnorthamptonshire.co.uk

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

Two women speak as they work on Apple laptops in a library.

As trusted repositories of high quality #InformationAndDigital advice, public #Libraries are where you should go if you want to access the internet with confidence. saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern... #SaferInternetDay

NHS England » 1,400 libraries now offering people support to use NHS App The NHS is now offering the public support in how to access online health services including the NHS App at 1,400 libraries across England. More than two in five public library services (64 out of 151...

Public #Libraries offer free IT facilities that allow customers access to good quality, reliable health information through the NHS app. Pop into your local #Library this #HealthInformationWeek if you are in need of support. www.england.nhs.uk/2024/11/1400... #InformationAndDigital

Help for Loan Shark Victims: Cornwall Libraries to Host Support Sessions - CornishStuff Free Specialist Support Tour Kicks Off in November Starting this November, individuals dealing with debts from illegal money lenders, commonly known as loan sharks, will have access to free help and ...

Starting this month, Cornwall #Libraries will host support sessions for #LoanShark victims. Free advice is on offer across the county and the Isles of Scilly to anyone dealing with debts from illegal money lenders. cornishstuff.com/2024/11/05/h... #InformationAndDigital

Wigan: 'I was old school but digital skills changed my life' Stephen Smith says sessions at his local library have been invaluable.

Digital skills workshops from Wigan Libraries
have 'changed my life', says Stephen Smith. Public #Libraries offer Greater Manchester's 93,000 #DigitallyExcluded the opportunity to learn and reconnect. #InformationAndDigital www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgd54dxxp4o

Suffolk Libraries to offer new scheme to tackle digital exclusion with free SIM cards - News - Suffolk Libraries

Have you heard about Suffolk Libraries' new initiative to tackle #DigitalExclusion? Free sim cards will help those who cannot afford a mobile contract. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/news/new-national-databank-scheme-launched-to-tackle-digital-exclusion-with-free-sim-cards #InformationAndDigital