Clover
@cloveroverover.bsky.social
Here for anything public libraries, early literacy, local government & opportunities-for-young-people related.
Sticks googly eyes on things 👀 Loves a cheeseboard. 🧀 She/her.
Sticks googly eyes on things 👀 Loves a cheeseboard. 🧀 She/her.
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The new virtual autumn conference from @ascelnetwork.bsky.social on 19 November is all about fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and creative sparks.
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The new virtual autumn conference from @ascelnetwork.bsky.social on 19 November is all about fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and creative sparks.
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
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Congratulations to Lancashire Adult Learning, winner of the Healthier Futures Award at #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
A partnership with Lancashire #Libraries has created learning programmes tailored to community needs.
www.burnleyexpress.net/education/la...
A partnership with Lancashire #Libraries has created learning programmes tailored to community needs.
www.burnleyexpress.net/education/la...
Lancashire partnership opens doors to lifelong learning through local libraries
Lancashire Adult Learning has won the ‘Healthier Futures’ Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards this year for its success in improving the health of Lancashire residents through bespoke learning...
www.burnleyexpress.net
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations to Lancashire Adult Learning, winner of the Healthier Futures Award at #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
A partnership with Lancashire #Libraries has created learning programmes tailored to community needs.
www.burnleyexpress.net/education/la...
A partnership with Lancashire #Libraries has created learning programmes tailored to community needs.
www.burnleyexpress.net/education/la...
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The government has pledged to create the healthiest generation of children ever.
But did you know that shared reading can support this goal?
That's because reading has benefits for mental wellbeing, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills and self-regulation.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qiuQnZ
But did you know that shared reading can support this goal?
That's because reading has benefits for mental wellbeing, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills and self-regulation.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qiuQnZ
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The government has pledged to create the healthiest generation of children ever.
But did you know that shared reading can support this goal?
That's because reading has benefits for mental wellbeing, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills and self-regulation.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qiuQnZ
But did you know that shared reading can support this goal?
That's because reading has benefits for mental wellbeing, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills and self-regulation.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qiuQnZ
A uniquely #Blackpool mark of the change of season is arriving at work and the tower lights are on. #autumn
October 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A uniquely #Blackpool mark of the change of season is arriving at work and the tower lights are on. #autumn
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95% of our partners feel our Early Years programmes support them to engage with families - and are effective at helping families to get reading together.
Find out more about how we work with Early Years practitioners in our latest Impact Report:
https://bit.ly/4q5gxCU
Find out more about how we work with Early Years practitioners in our latest Impact Report:
https://bit.ly/4q5gxCU
October 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
95% of our partners feel our Early Years programmes support them to engage with families - and are effective at helping families to get reading together.
Find out more about how we work with Early Years practitioners in our latest Impact Report:
https://bit.ly/4q5gxCU
Find out more about how we work with Early Years practitioners in our latest Impact Report:
https://bit.ly/4q5gxCU
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We welcome the news that the government have committed to 'providing a library in every primary school’. School Library Services provide a wide range of stock, expertise and resources. They're the most cost-effective model and need to be at the forefront of this important plan.
tinyurl.com/yapr86vd
tinyurl.com/yapr86vd
The overlooked service that could make plans for a library in every primary school in England a reality
Libraries should be an inclusive resource for communities of children with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and learning needs.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We welcome the news that the government have committed to 'providing a library in every primary school’. School Library Services provide a wide range of stock, expertise and resources. They're the most cost-effective model and need to be at the forefront of this important plan.
tinyurl.com/yapr86vd
tinyurl.com/yapr86vd
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The Libraries Connected Awards 2026 are now open for nominations!
We want to hear about, and celebrate, the individuals and teams working in public #Libraries who change the lives of their communities.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
We want to hear about, and celebrate, the individuals and teams working in public #Libraries who change the lives of their communities.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
October 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The Libraries Connected Awards 2026 are now open for nominations!
We want to hear about, and celebrate, the individuals and teams working in public #Libraries who change the lives of their communities.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
We want to hear about, and celebrate, the individuals and teams working in public #Libraries who change the lives of their communities.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
The algorithm is trolling me.
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The algorithm is trolling me.
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The 2025 ‘State of the Nation’ report from @readingagency.bsky.social finds 47% of adults reject the ‘reader’ label, though many are reading by consuming text in other forms.
Public #Libraries are places where reading is celebrated in its great diversity.
readingagency.org.uk/the-state-of...
Public #Libraries are places where reading is celebrated in its great diversity.
readingagency.org.uk/the-state-of...
October 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The 2025 ‘State of the Nation’ report from @readingagency.bsky.social finds 47% of adults reject the ‘reader’ label, though many are reading by consuming text in other forms.
Public #Libraries are places where reading is celebrated in its great diversity.
readingagency.org.uk/the-state-of...
Public #Libraries are places where reading is celebrated in its great diversity.
readingagency.org.uk/the-state-of...
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We welcome today's government announcement on the future of youth hubs.
We are particularly pleased that public #Libraries have been chosen as a key partner for this planned expansion of youth services.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
We are particularly pleased that public #Libraries have been chosen as a key partner for this planned expansion of youth services.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We welcome today's government announcement on the future of youth hubs.
We are particularly pleased that public #Libraries have been chosen as a key partner for this planned expansion of youth services.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
We are particularly pleased that public #Libraries have been chosen as a key partner for this planned expansion of youth services.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
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Are kids at private school 5x as smart as those in the state sector?
Of course not - but they are 5x as likely to end up in the most powerful and influential positions in Britain today. New @suttontrust.bsky.social research - Elitist Britain.
Of course not - but they are 5x as likely to end up in the most powerful and influential positions in Britain today. New @suttontrust.bsky.social research - Elitist Britain.
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Are kids at private school 5x as smart as those in the state sector?
Of course not - but they are 5x as likely to end up in the most powerful and influential positions in Britain today. New @suttontrust.bsky.social research - Elitist Britain.
Of course not - but they are 5x as likely to end up in the most powerful and influential positions in Britain today. New @suttontrust.bsky.social research - Elitist Britain.
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Ahead of this year's Green Libraries Week and Annual Conference, all library, knowledge and information services can get involved, learn and share what they're doing for the planet www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust... #GreenLibraries
August 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ahead of this year's Green Libraries Week and Annual Conference, all library, knowledge and information services can get involved, learn and share what they're doing for the planet www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust... #GreenLibraries
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🐦 Puppet Birding by Handmade Theatre
📅 Weds 6 Aug, 📍Blackburn Market | 📅 Friday 8 Aug, 📍Darwen Market Square
🎭 Performances 11.30am & 2.30pm | 🐥Workshop 1pm
💛Join HandMade Theatre for some Puppet Birding, a fun family show inspired by British birds alongside a puppet making workshop!
#Lancashire
📅 Weds 6 Aug, 📍Blackburn Market | 📅 Friday 8 Aug, 📍Darwen Market Square
🎭 Performances 11.30am & 2.30pm | 🐥Workshop 1pm
💛Join HandMade Theatre for some Puppet Birding, a fun family show inspired by British birds alongside a puppet making workshop!
#Lancashire
August 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🐦 Puppet Birding by Handmade Theatre
📅 Weds 6 Aug, 📍Blackburn Market | 📅 Friday 8 Aug, 📍Darwen Market Square
🎭 Performances 11.30am & 2.30pm | 🐥Workshop 1pm
💛Join HandMade Theatre for some Puppet Birding, a fun family show inspired by British birds alongside a puppet making workshop!
#Lancashire
📅 Weds 6 Aug, 📍Blackburn Market | 📅 Friday 8 Aug, 📍Darwen Market Square
🎭 Performances 11.30am & 2.30pm | 🐥Workshop 1pm
💛Join HandMade Theatre for some Puppet Birding, a fun family show inspired by British birds alongside a puppet making workshop!
#Lancashire
July 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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A new discussion paper from @ippr.org calls on government to 'create, facilitate and maintain spaces where solidarity might thrive.'
Public #Libraries are spaces that bring together diverse communities in dialogue. They must be adequately funded to perform this role.
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
Public #Libraries are spaces that bring together diverse communities in dialogue. They must be adequately funded to perform this role.
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
Places to come together: Rebuilding local solidarities against the far right | IPPR
In late July 2024, the seaside town of Southport in Merseyside burst into the national consciousness when it suffered two different, violent events in succ
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July 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A new discussion paper from @ippr.org calls on government to 'create, facilitate and maintain spaces where solidarity might thrive.'
Public #Libraries are spaces that bring together diverse communities in dialogue. They must be adequately funded to perform this role.
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
Public #Libraries are spaces that bring together diverse communities in dialogue. They must be adequately funded to perform this role.
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
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Centre for Writing in Newcastle will 'support forgotten north'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hopes Newcastle Centre for Writing will help bridge funding gap
Mayor Kim McGuinness says a funding gap exists between the North of England and London.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Centre for Writing in Newcastle will 'support forgotten north'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
July 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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We welcome the commitment to ensuring every primary school in the country has a library by the end of this Parliament.
We look forward to supporting the work of #LibrariesforPrimaries National Literacy Trust & Penguin Random House UK through this important phase of development
tinyurl.com/34z6cyw7
We look forward to supporting the work of #LibrariesforPrimaries National Literacy Trust & Penguin Random House UK through this important phase of development
tinyurl.com/34z6cyw7
July 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We welcome the commitment to ensuring every primary school in the country has a library by the end of this Parliament.
We look forward to supporting the work of #LibrariesforPrimaries National Literacy Trust & Penguin Random House UK through this important phase of development
tinyurl.com/34z6cyw7
We look forward to supporting the work of #LibrariesforPrimaries National Literacy Trust & Penguin Random House UK through this important phase of development
tinyurl.com/34z6cyw7
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Our webinar on making best use of the BBC Tiny Happy People website is now up.
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
Tiny Happy People BBC Partnership | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2025
YouTube video by Libraries Connected
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July 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our webinar on making best use of the BBC Tiny Happy People website is now up.
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
When you see someone has a #Yorkshire @tattydevine.bsky.social necklace on Insta and you get competitive...
#Lancashire
#Lancashire
July 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
When you see someone has a #Yorkshire @tattydevine.bsky.social necklace on Insta and you get competitive...
#Lancashire
#Lancashire
A great trip to York yesterday with @knittymcsprag.bsky.social to meet the fabulous @xrstories.bsky.social and talk about our #ACEFunded Explore Tech, Expand Worlds project. The Guild Hall - what an amazing building!
Of course we visited the library too 🙂
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
Of course we visited the library too 🙂
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
July 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A great trip to York yesterday with @knittymcsprag.bsky.social to meet the fabulous @xrstories.bsky.social and talk about our #ACEFunded Explore Tech, Expand Worlds project. The Guild Hall - what an amazing building!
Of course we visited the library too 🙂
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
Of course we visited the library too 🙂
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
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2026 will be the National Year of Reading!
This campaign delivered by @literacy-trust.bsky.social will engage new audiences in reading.
As public #Libraries are already involved in both these aims, they should be central to these exciting plans.
www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
This campaign delivered by @literacy-trust.bsky.social will engage new audiences in reading.
As public #Libraries are already involved in both these aims, they should be central to these exciting plans.
www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
2026 will be the National Year of Reading!
This campaign delivered by @literacy-trust.bsky.social will engage new audiences in reading.
As public #Libraries are already involved in both these aims, they should be central to these exciting plans.
www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
This campaign delivered by @literacy-trust.bsky.social will engage new audiences in reading.
As public #Libraries are already involved in both these aims, they should be central to these exciting plans.
www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
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A very productive day yesterday with #trustees @litfest.bsky.social discussing ideas and plans for the future.
Our next event is this month and will be a celebration of @jennashworth.bsky.social new book - The Parallel Path. Tickets are still available.
www.linkedin.com/posts/litfes...
Our next event is this month and will be a celebration of @jennashworth.bsky.social new book - The Parallel Path. Tickets are still available.
www.linkedin.com/posts/litfes...
Litfest is delighted to announce a very special event to celebrate the launch of Lancaster writer Jenn Ashworth’s brilliant new book. | Litfest
Litfest is delighted to announce a very special event to celebrate the launch of Lancaster writer Jenn Ashworth’s brilliant new book.
On Wednesday 23 July at 7.00pm, for one night only in The Lecture ...
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July 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A very productive day yesterday with #trustees @litfest.bsky.social discussing ideas and plans for the future.
Our next event is this month and will be a celebration of @jennashworth.bsky.social new book - The Parallel Path. Tickets are still available.
www.linkedin.com/posts/litfes...
Our next event is this month and will be a celebration of @jennashworth.bsky.social new book - The Parallel Path. Tickets are still available.
www.linkedin.com/posts/litfes...
July 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I love seeing #Revoe Art Club members' new work whenever I pop in to visit.
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
July 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I love seeing #Revoe Art Club members' new work whenever I pop in to visit.
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries