Claire Sewell
@clairesewell.bsky.social
Longtime librarian. Known as ces43 in a previous place. Does too much to fit into a bio. All opinions my own (she/her)
The book train 😍
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The book train 😍
Dream visit achieved 🥰 I definitely want a book train now!
November 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dream visit achieved 🥰 I definitely want a book train now!
I love many things about autumn but one of my favourites is the chance to wear this necklace again 😍
September 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I love many things about autumn but one of my favourites is the chance to wear this necklace again 😍
Spotted in the window of Waterstones and presented without comment
August 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Spotted in the window of Waterstones and presented without comment
The giant Post It Notes are out. Let the planning commence! (Little sign is there to remind me of the important things 😂)
August 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The giant Post It Notes are out. Let the planning commence! (Little sign is there to remind me of the important things 😂)
Looking myself up on databases (for work related reasons) and finding that my record is mixed up with someone with the same name but clearly a much more interesting life!
May 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Looking myself up on databases (for work related reasons) and finding that my record is mixed up with someone with the same name but clearly a much more interesting life!
Apparently it’s Love Your Pet Day. Any excuse to share photos of the little poser. Puss in Boots in his role model.
February 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Apparently it’s Love Your Pet Day. Any excuse to share photos of the little poser. Puss in Boots in his role model.
Looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across the UK to our annual Library Open Day. Always great to show off our beautiful space.
February 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across the UK to our annual Library Open Day. Always great to show off our beautiful space.
My nephew used to live in the Netherlands. We often told him that if he was naughty we would leave him in the Dutch version of Mothercare …
January 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My nephew used to live in the Netherlands. We often told him that if he was naughty we would leave him in the Dutch version of Mothercare …
Last working day of 2024. As much as I love my job I’m very much ready for the break!
December 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Last working day of 2024. As much as I love my job I’m very much ready for the break!
Went to see The Devil Wears Prada musical yesterday and couldn’t resist a new mug for the home office (very much tongue in cheek before anyone gets upset!)
December 12, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Went to see The Devil Wears Prada musical yesterday and couldn’t resist a new mug for the home office (very much tongue in cheek before anyone gets upset!)
Pleased to report that after many years of saving I’ve finally been able to afford my dream house.
December 9, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Pleased to report that after many years of saving I’ve finally been able to afford my dream house.
The perfect Christmas decoration doesn’t ex…
November 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM
The perfect Christmas decoration doesn’t ex…
It’s not the fact that the train decided to randomly go to a completely different station or that my journey took 3+ hours as a result. It’s the fact that the compensation is 50p that annoys me!
November 28, 2024 at 7:26 PM
It’s not the fact that the train decided to randomly go to a completely different station or that my journey took 3+ hours as a result. It’s the fact that the compensation is 50p that annoys me!
The 2024 St Pancras Christmas tree is going to be Popular (sorry not sorry)
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
The 2024 St Pancras Christmas tree is going to be Popular (sorry not sorry)
It's time to apply for the 2025 House of Commons Library Open Day. Hear all about our work and get the chance to visit the Library within the Palace of Westminster. Full details and application form here: www.linkedin.com/posts/claire...
November 15, 2024 at 9:54 AM
It's time to apply for the 2025 House of Commons Library Open Day. Hear all about our work and get the chance to visit the Library within the Palace of Westminster. Full details and application form here: www.linkedin.com/posts/claire...
Pleased to report that the book themed Christmas tree at St Pancras is well worth the detour. You can even sit in the little booths and be read to!
November 2, 2023 at 2:16 PM
Pleased to report that the book themed Christmas tree at St Pancras is well worth the detour. You can even sit in the little booths and be read to!
Caturday snoozes
October 7, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Caturday snoozes
I know it’s biscuit week on Bake Off but this looked too good not to.
October 3, 2023 at 7:11 PM
I know it’s biscuit week on Bake Off but this looked too good not to.
The good kind of tired after week three of the new role. LOTS to learn about new workplace and sector but everyone has been lovely. Looking forward to a quiet weekend with this one to recharge.
September 29, 2023 at 8:18 PM
The good kind of tired after week three of the new role. LOTS to learn about new workplace and sector but everyone has been lovely. Looking forward to a quiet weekend with this one to recharge.