@sarahmears10.bsky.social
Librarian working at libraries Connected, Co-Founder and Co-Director of EmpathyLab. A reader, an occasional rider, lover of countryside, theatre and art, gardens and making things
Excited + relieved on way to Eastbourne to join @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social conference by the sea -talking reading + empathy with the most perfect panel @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and Sarah Smith Brent Libraries. This book will receive more than a passing mention @empathylabuk.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Excited + relieved on way to Eastbourne to join @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social conference by the sea -talking reading + empathy with the most perfect panel @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and Sarah Smith Brent Libraries. This book will receive more than a passing mention @empathylabuk.bsky.social
Exciting to be at the launch of a quality assured booklist of 21 books to help families navigate pregnancy and the early years #ReadingWellforFamilies @readingagency.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Exciting to be at the launch of a quality assured booklist of 21 books to help families navigate pregnancy and the early years #ReadingWellforFamilies @readingagency.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
Very excited to be chairing this webinar today for the #EmpathyDayFestival with amazing partners and authors @teresacremin.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @nazneenahmedpathak.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Very excited to be chairing this webinar today for the #EmpathyDayFestival with amazing partners and authors @teresacremin.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @nazneenahmedpathak.bsky.social
Ready (sort of) #raceforlife #Regent’s Park
May 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Ready (sort of) #raceforlife #Regent’s Park
Such a good day of discussion and planning and lovely to meet up with #libraries colleagues last night
Excellent day today strategic planning with @ih1968.bsky.social & @sarahmears10.bsky.social
We haven’t fixed the sector’s challenges, but we’re wrangling our internal plumbing into the best position to support & advocate for #libraries
Big thanks to the Maggie O’Neill centre in Huyton for hosting
We haven’t fixed the sector’s challenges, but we’re wrangling our internal plumbing into the best position to support & advocate for #libraries
Big thanks to the Maggie O’Neill centre in Huyton for hosting
May 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Such a good day of discussion and planning and lovely to meet up with #libraries colleagues last night
Brilliant to be at @readingagency.bsky.social #quickreads launch tonight with the wonderful @bobbyseagull.bsky.social and lovely library colleagues
April 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Brilliant to be at @readingagency.bsky.social #quickreads launch tonight with the wonderful @bobbyseagull.bsky.social and lovely library colleagues
Every year I try to grow fritillaries -they never grow except this one which quirky arrives year on year and I adore it!
March 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Every year I try to grow fritillaries -they never grow except this one which quirky arrives year on year and I adore it!
Since being involved with @empathylabuk I’ve been fascinated by the impact of social
and emotional learning on young children’s wellbeing -really welcome this new framework from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood @earlychildhood.bsky.social centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/res...
and emotional learning on young children’s wellbeing -really welcome this new framework from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood @earlychildhood.bsky.social centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/res...
The Shaping Us Framework - CFEC
centreforearlychildhood.org
February 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Since being involved with @empathylabuk I’ve been fascinated by the impact of social
and emotional learning on young children’s wellbeing -really welcome this new framework from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood @earlychildhood.bsky.social centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/res...
and emotional learning on young children’s wellbeing -really welcome this new framework from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood @earlychildhood.bsky.social centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/res...
Proud to represent @librariesconnected.bsky.social at the absolutely amazing #ReadingRights summit today @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @booktrust.bsky.social Libraries have such great early years services how do we ensure they reach every child? My head is buzzing. @childrenscomm.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Proud to represent @librariesconnected.bsky.social at the absolutely amazing #ReadingRights summit today @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @booktrust.bsky.social Libraries have such great early years services how do we ensure they reach every child? My head is buzzing. @childrenscomm.bsky.social
Just listened -oh my the power of books on prescription -books ARE the best medicine and a great shout out to @readingagency.bsky.social
Available NOW wherever you get your podcasts and tonight at 6:30pm on Radio 4 - a literary themed ep of Best Medicine!
Dr Paul Craddock shouts Scandal 😮
Ignacio Lopez on Writing ✍️
Surgeon Shabnam Parkar pens Poetry 📜
Dr Neil Frude boasts Books 📚
Dr Paul Craddock shouts Scandal 😮
Ignacio Lopez on Writing ✍️
Surgeon Shabnam Parkar pens Poetry 📜
Dr Neil Frude boasts Books 📚
December 17, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Just listened -oh my the power of books on prescription -books ARE the best medicine and a great shout out to @readingagency.bsky.social
Lovely to pop into Royal Opera House this am and spot this beautiful TuTu Christmas Tree
November 29, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Lovely to pop into Royal Opera House this am and spot this beautiful TuTu Christmas Tree
Fabulous thought provoking session with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social #GreenLibraries conference @librariesconnected.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Fabulous thought provoking session with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social #GreenLibraries conference @librariesconnected.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
Fabulous new exhibition at the wonderful William Morris Gallery and his influences from the Islamic world
November 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Fabulous new exhibition at the wonderful William Morris Gallery and his influences from the Islamic world
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November 16, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Really enjoyed today’s empowerED! Conference from Bi-Borough thinking about EDI and decolonisation in libraries @librariesconnected.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Really enjoyed today’s empowerED! Conference from Bi-Borough thinking about EDI and decolonisation in libraries @librariesconnected.bsky.social
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Hackney Council has been leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating artists and communities in #Library spaces. In this webinar we heard from a range of speakers and artists who were involved in the project. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEcV...
Art at Heart: Integrating Artists and Communities in Libraries | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2024
YouTube video by Libraries Connected
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November 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Hackney Council has been leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating artists and communities in #Library spaces. In this webinar we heard from a range of speakers and artists who were involved in the project. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEcV...
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Congratulations to the #libraries awarded funding as part of the Libraries Connected ACE supported microgrant programme - a great range
of innovative and impactful projects! 👏👏👏
Microgrants are a great way to develop bid writing skills & confidence.
of innovative and impactful projects! 👏👏👏
Microgrants are a great way to develop bid writing skills & confidence.
We are very pleased to announce the 15 successful projects from the first application round of our #ACEFunded #Microgrants project. The creativity and variety of these proposals is truly inspiring. Congratulations to all the #Libraries and services. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
November 13, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations to the #libraries awarded funding as part of the Libraries Connected ACE supported microgrant programme - a great range
of innovative and impactful projects! 👏👏👏
Microgrants are a great way to develop bid writing skills & confidence.
of innovative and impactful projects! 👏👏👏
Microgrants are a great way to develop bid writing skills & confidence.
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We have a busy fortnight of events, including three 'Poverty Proofing' #Webinars as part of our #ACEFunded partnership with Children North East. You can see the full range of our events and book on here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
November 13, 2024 at 3:57 PM
We have a busy fortnight of events, including three 'Poverty Proofing' #Webinars as part of our #ACEFunded partnership with Children North East. You can see the full range of our events and book on here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
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A new report from UCL and the University of Sydney into #Loneliness recommends investment in 'physical, social and cultural infrastructure'. Initiatives like our #KnowYourNeighbourhood project work to foster social connections through community initiatives. ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/ha...
November 14, 2024 at 11:38 AM
A new report from UCL and the University of Sydney into #Loneliness recommends investment in 'physical, social and cultural infrastructure'. Initiatives like our #KnowYourNeighbourhood project work to foster social connections through community initiatives. ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/ha...
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It is very exciting to see public #Libraries placing themselves at the vanguard of climate action at a local level. We are looking forward to seeing the finished garden at Wood Green #Library! #GreenLibraries #CarbonLiteracyActionDay
www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration...
www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration...
Eat Wood Green | Haringey Council
A brand new children and families garden and food growing space
www.haringey.gov.uk
November 14, 2024 at 11:59 AM
It is very exciting to see public #Libraries placing themselves at the vanguard of climate action at a local level. We are looking forward to seeing the finished garden at Wood Green #Library! #GreenLibraries #CarbonLiteracyActionDay
www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration...
www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration...
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Another big influx - so again here's a starter pack of people working in & with UK public libraries.
So if you're interested in:
• communities
• digital inclusion
• economic growth
• social infrastructure
• loneliness
• health & wellbeing
• culture
• environment
etc etc etc...
go.bsky.app/FBd1DrV
So if you're interested in:
• communities
• digital inclusion
• economic growth
• social infrastructure
• loneliness
• health & wellbeing
• culture
• environment
etc etc etc...
go.bsky.app/FBd1DrV
November 14, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Another big influx - so again here's a starter pack of people working in & with UK public libraries.
So if you're interested in:
• communities
• digital inclusion
• economic growth
• social infrastructure
• loneliness
• health & wellbeing
• culture
• environment
etc etc etc...
go.bsky.app/FBd1DrV
So if you're interested in:
• communities
• digital inclusion
• economic growth
• social infrastructure
• loneliness
• health & wellbeing
• culture
• environment
etc etc etc...
go.bsky.app/FBd1DrV