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Libraries Change Lives: Prison library tackles low literacy with Poet Laureate workshop

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Libraries Change Lives: Prison library tackles low literacy with Poet Laureate workshop Poet Laureate Simon Armitage visited HMP East Sutton Park and brought a new joy in reading and writing poetry for the prisoners. See how libraries are changing lives in your area, view the interactive impact map.

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Library brings local history to life for London school children

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Library brings local history to life for London school children Guildhall Library in the City of London created an open and accessible space that got children out of the classroom and gave them hands-on experience of history. The free workshops consisted of discussion and creative writing, including a slideshow and a plague game.

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Green Libraries Week – not long to go!

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Green Libraries Week – not long to go! Libraries from all sectors will be taking part in Green Libraries Week 2024, from National Libraries to university libraries to the high street, green activities, education and literacy events will be happening near you.

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Libraries and the fight against truth decay

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Libraries and the fight against truth decay Truth decay is the diminishing role of facts and analysis in public life, it is a phenomenon that erodes civil discourse, causes political paralysis, and leads to general uncertainty around what is and is not. A healthy democracy is helped by an open exchange of views,” said Stijn.

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Green Library inspires Gosport community

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Green Library inspires Gosport community The green library transformation at Bridgemary Library in Gosport is inspiring behaviour change in its local community by providing resources and motivation to engage with climate change. This means more efficient heating and a more comfortable space for building users.

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People with dementia reconnect with past memories at Brent Libraries

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People with dementia reconnect with past memories at Brent Libraries A library book formed the basis for the sessions that stimulated the memories of people living with dementia and created a sense of community for carers and family members. One participant said: “If you want to live long, make yourself happy”.

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Libraries Change Lives: 1100 people take part in STEM Activities at Perton Library Science Fair

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Libraries Change Lives: 1100 people take part in STEM Activities at Perton Library Science Fair “My children love your library on an ordinary day, but at the science fair, they participated in the STEMbotics, finger printing, Perton wildlife, University of Warwick experiments, the RAF rocket making, the pulse measurement.