Suffolk Council is in the process of deciding whether to end its relationship with Suffolk Libraries – here we take a look at whether that decision might have wider implications for outsourced library services. www.cilip.org.uk/news/696279/... #InformationProfessionalMag

Suffolk Libraries ran services for £3mn less than the council - keeping branches open and innovating.

@gardeningkate.bsky.social aka Kate Viscardi asks why Suffolk County Council is taking over.

Does it bode well for the future finances?

I have joined other MPs in writing to Suffolk County Council, urging them to postpone their decision to take over Suffolk Libraries.

We believe Suffolk County Council should hold a public consultation so people have a proper opportunity to raise their opinions and concerns.

Suffolk County Council’s abrupt takeover of libraries has sparked outrage, risking funding, services and community trust.

By @gardeningkate.bsky.social

Suffolk MPs call for public consultation on Suffolk County Council’s decision to take libraries back in-house after 12 years with @suffolklibraries.bsky.social 📚 @jessasatomp.bsky.social
@jackabbott.bsky.social @adrianramsay.bsky.social @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social @jenny4suffcoast.bsky.social

Truth and integrity matter…

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Sometimes people don’t know what they need. That’s why at Suffolk Libraries we’re here to help. But even when you talk to someone, they can’t always express what they really need. Our new Discover More tech can signpost people to local help and support that will help to meet their individual needs.

Terrific to hear about the success of Suffolk Libraries' and BBC Suffolk's #BeKindToAKid appeal. Almost 4,000 toys were donated! A wonderful example of the benefits that public #Libraries provide to their local communities. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/news/be-kind...

Suffolk Libraries have a menopause programme, bereavement bookcases, you can borrow a blood pressure machine…. 45 libraries all run as a charity by @librarybruce.bsky.social and his amazing team 📚

Participating in cultural activites has a significant impact on people's quality of life, major new research suggests. Public #Libraries offer a huge range of free cultural activities. This new study is further evidence of the need to fund them adequately. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Thanks to the generosity of the people of Suffolk our Christmas campaign has amassed 3,800 brand new toys for children in need. Thanks to everyone who supported the campaign - you’ve helped to make a real difference this Christmas!
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Christmas is coming and it’s not always as magical as it could be for some families. Help us make a difference by donating a toy to your local library! We’ve already found homes for 1,600 toys and there’s still 2 weeks to go!
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It’s certainly getting cold here in Suffolk. If you’re local and want to be warmed up with a friendly welcome and complimentary hot drink please do come and see us!!

On International Men’s Day our libraries offer a safe and non judgemental space for everyone. It’s never been more important to support men’s mental health particularly as suicide rates remain high.
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I’ve been told that there is no funding for preventative health for at least 2 years. Apparently it’s too challenging to evidence. Research by Moore Kingston Smith says different with every £1 spent on libraries in Suffolk returning over £6 in social value🤷‍♂️
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10 years of the wonderful Stradbroke Library, Post Office and Community Cafe. Like all of our libraries a genuine heartbeat of the community

I did a ‘meet the author’ for Suffolk Libraries, who are featuring Into The Tangled Bank in their excellent Wild Reads programme.

Up with libraries.

https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/meet-the-author/lev-parikian