Official Twitter feed of The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham community hubs, libraries and healthy lifestyles services

Barking and Dagenham
Joined March 2013
News, stories and magazines for wherever the day takes you. 📱 With your Barking & Dagenham library card number, you can explore PressReader on your phone, tablet or computer. Get started: libraries.lbbd.gov.uk
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Reading should be for everyone. 💙 This Dyslexia Awareness Week, listen to audiobooks at your own space. Every Audio Books can be listened to using accessibility features, helping more people enjoy reading in a way that works for them. Explore at bit.ly/BDLibraries
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Your next great read could be a newspaper. 📰 Explore PressReader with Barking & Dagenham Libraries. All you need is your library card number to get started. Find out more: libraries.lbbd.gov.uk
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Reading should be for everyone. 💙 This Dyslexia Awareness Week, discover the OpenDyslexic font in Libby. Every eBook can be viewed using this accessibility feature, helping more people enjoy reading in a way that works for them. Explore now at bit.ly/BDLibraries
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Your next great read could be a newspaper. 📰 Explore PressReader with Barking & Dagenham Libraries. All you need is your library card number to get started. Find out more: libraries.lbbd.gov.uk
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Every journey starts somewhere. If you're aged 16 or over and eligible, take one simple step today and #RegisterToVote. Be ready to have your say in future elections 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote #LVRW2026 #NoVoteNoVoice
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Eligible to vote? Registered to vote? They're not the same thing. You could be eligible to vote in London even if you've never registered before. Check your eligibility and, if you can, #RegisterToVote today at gov.uk/register-to-vote #NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2026
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Being registered to vote has benefits beyond elections. As well as being ready to have your say, it can help organisations verify your name and address and may improve your credit score. So don’t delay #RegisterToVote today 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote #NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2026
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Settling into a new place this autumn? Whether you're moving into university accommodation, a house share or a new home, make sure registering to vote is on your checklist. #RegisterToVote today 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote #NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2026
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Take a moment on #InternationalDayOfDemocracy and #RegisterToVote at gov.uk/register-to-vote! No National Insurance number? You can still register! Leave your details so electoral services can contact you. Take these steps to have your say. #LVRW2026 #NoVoteNoVoice
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London Voter Registration Week starts now 🎉 Take a few minutes to make sure you're on the electoral register. #RegistertoVote today 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote Together, let's make the eighth London Voter Registration Week the biggest yet. #LVRW2026 #NoVoteNoVoice
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Accessible reading matters. From large print books to digital resources and audiobooks, Barking & Dagenham Libraries are committed to helping everyone enjoy the benefits of reading and learning. bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries #LibrariesForAll @ReadingSight
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🎧 Prefer listening to books? Our libraries offer access to audiobooks and digital resources that support residents with vision and print impairments to enjoy reading in ways that work for them. bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries #LibrariesForAll @ReadingSight
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📖 Reading should be accessible to everyone. Discover large print books, audiobooks, eBooks, accessible technology and inclusive library support available through Barking & Dagenham Libraries bit.ly/VisualImpairments. 💜 #HiVis #AccessibleReading #BDLibraries @ReadingSight
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Join our friendly groups for blind or visually impaired residents at Barking & Dagenham Libraries! - Braille Buddies - VIPERS - Macular Society Support Group Visit your local library or discover more online at: bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries #LibrariesForAll
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Join our Braille Buddies group - a friendly braille-learning group! 📍 Dagenham Library and Family Hub 🗓️ Every Friday (except the last Friday of the month) ⏰ 10.30am-12.30pm Visit your local library or discover more online at: bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries
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During #HiVis Fortnight, Barking & Dagenham Libraries are proud to support people with visual and print impairments by promoting accessible reading, inclusive library services & community support for all. Find out more: bit.ly/VisualImpairments @ReadingSight #BDLibraries #GoAllIn
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Celebrating 10 amazing years of Braille Buddies at Barking & Dagenham Libraries! Listen to incredible volunteer Abiola Olabody reflecting on a decade of friendship, inclusion, & community support for visually impaired residents. 👏 bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries
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Libraries are for everyone. As part of #HiVis Fortnight, we’re highlighting the importance of accessible reading & inclusive services that help people stay connected to books, information & community. Discover online libraries.lbbd.gov.uk or visit local library #BDLibraries
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Celebrating 10 amazing years of Braille Buddies at Barking & Dagenham Libraries! A wonderful celebration with cake, food, friendship and community. Here’s to many more years of inclusion, connection and accessible reading 👏 bit.ly/VisualImpairments #HiVis #BDLibraries
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