David J Fielding
@davidf70.bsky.social
Beer, books, Lancs CCC, BWFC and fine music. I'm not Zordon
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We've launched a new page and video to help councillors understand how libraries contribute to local outcomes and why they matter more than ever.
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupQ...
Explore the page: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/public-libra...
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupQ...
Explore the page: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/public-libra...
Libraries Connected Councillors Animation With Subtitles
YouTube video by Libraries Connected
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October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We've launched a new page and video to help councillors understand how libraries contribute to local outcomes and why they matter more than ever.
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupQ...
Explore the page: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/public-libra...
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupQ...
Explore the page: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/public-libra...
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‘175 years ago this year, Queen Victoria gave her assent to “an Act for enabling town councils to establish public libraries & museums”, that enabled local authorities… to levy a ha’penny on the rates to establish a free public library.’ @richove.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Libraries are palaces for the people. Their ramparts need...
The spirit of public improvement that led to the legislation that created free public libraries 175 years go needs to be rekindled
observer.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
‘175 years ago this year, Queen Victoria gave her assent to “an Act for enabling town councils to establish public libraries & museums”, that enabled local authorities… to levy a ha’penny on the rates to establish a free public library.’ @richove.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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When you've finished it you have to go back and make it again
September 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When you've finished it you have to go back and make it again
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August 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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July 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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The libraries have been championed for stepping away from being 'old-fashioned and out of touch', and for instead helping 'build better, stronger, communities'
The Greater Manchester libraries that could soon be hailed as the best in the UK
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The libraries have been championed for stepping away from being 'old-fashioned and out of touch', and for instead helping 'build better, stronger, communities'