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WEBNorthumberland – North’s ‘biggest book club’ coming to Northumberland – Hexham Courant. “The Big Read will be travelling to libraries across the North of England this autumn, including Hexham Library, in Northumberland, on September 25.”. More than 1,000 copies of book will be given away.
Ideas and innovations in public libraries
WEBPantomime storytimes – Get pantomime groups to do storytimes in libraries. Motivate children to read with wild challenges – for example, if 300 join, librarian will read to a live alligator (!). Library pig – micro-pig used as mascot and as reading therapy.
By authority - Public Libraries News
WEBChanges by library authority – Lists all changes reported by the media in the UK. Changes inc. closures, budget cuts, new libraries, changes in opening hours, book-fund etc.
Statistics - Public Libraries News
WEB“In 2016/17, public library use was highest in London (39.9%) and lowest in the North East (27.1%) and Yorkshire and the Humber (27.4%).” … “In 2016/17, 12.8% of adults had visited a library website in the 12 months prior to interview.
Devonport Library (Te Pataka Korero o Te Hau ... - Public Libraries …
WEBDevonport Library (Te Pataka Korero o Te Hau Kapua), New Zealand. I come across some marvellous stuff while doing Public LIbraries News. This new library in New Zealand caught my eye, not least because of the specially installed cat flap. Sadly, I was not able to get to the other side of the world to see the lovely new building but Auckland ...
Lego in libraries
WEBLEGO literacy promotes play with the basics of language encouraging children to experiment, practice, create words, rhymes, learn new vocab, letters and construct meaning using LEGO bricks. Reading together, or shared reading, remains the single most effective way to help children become proficient readers.
What are the current issues in libraries? Speak ... - Public Libraries …
WEBChange in reading habits is greatly reducing the number of printed books being taken out of libraries. Lending out e-books is reversing the trend. EBooks are the tool and are far more accessible. Physical loans decreasing but e-market going up. Promote the enjoyment of reading in all of its forms.
An actual new library, plus almost all good news - Public Libraries …
WEBMar 27, 2022 · It’s pretty much all good news in the “Changes by local authority” section this week, with the star being an absolutely new I-kid-you-not not-a-relocation-or-colocation library in Milton Keynes.
The only big public library trend of 2021
WEBFeb 6, 2022 · USA – Book bans turn libraries into latest battlegrounds in America’s culture wars – I. Burning books that don’t agree with viewpoint of a council member one of the suggestions put forward. 330 challenges against books in school libraries in 2 months, six times more than normal.
Leading the way? Reading dogs in public libraries
WEBAug 10, 2016 · After reading to the dogs just once a week for seven weeks, 10 of the 14 children improved their reading scores at least one grade level. Three of the others were learning English, while another was already reading at grade level.