DCMS Libraries retweeted
The Libraries Improvement Fund Round 5 is now open.📚
£5.5m available to help library services in England upgrade buildings, spaces and digital infrastructure.
Find out more and apply. 🔗 bit.ly/4wcDVl4
Image Credit: Henleaze Library
ALT A library interior with bookshelves filled with books. A sign reads, "Libraries Improvement Fund: Applications now open." The carpeting is green with circular patterns.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act! From opening up knowledge to all in 1850 to today's vibrant community hubs, libraries remain engines of social mobility and democracy in action
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Great to hear about @britishlibrary work with @leedslibraries both in their exhibition on football fanzines and in @BIPCLeeds supporting innovation and growth and hear from the Leeds Central Library team about their work and plans to upgrade their beautiful building.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Great to vist @britishlibrary in Boston Spa today and see their ambitious Boston Spa renewed project with their Chair DameCarolBlack, CEO Rebecca Lawrence and @_judithblake and hear how they want to open up their site and collection to the public and schools.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Fabulous to visit Rugby Library with @JohnSlinger MP today to celebrate Libraries’ Week and hear about the range of work they do for and with the local community - thank you to them and everyone working in our brilliant libraries @warkslibraries
Thank you @fionatwycross @DcmsLibraries Minister for libraries for visiting Rugby @Warwickshire_CC @warkslibraries with local MP @JohnSlinger during Libraries Week to see first hand the wide range of activities on offer.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Read this @DCMS blog to find out more about #LibrariesChangeLives week. Policy & decision makers are visiting library services across England this week to meet with library staff and users, tour facilities and hear first-hand how libraries support people: dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/20…
DCMS Libraries retweeted
This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy.
We're driving and sustaining economic growth across the UK - all in your local library.
Read our blog for @DCMS to find out more: bit.ly/43LW63E
DCMS Libraries retweeted
When Spellow Community Hub and Library was destroyed last year, local residents stepped up to save it, led by Alex McCormick
The theme of #LibrariesWeek is #LibrariesChangeLives - WATCH to see what Spellow means to the community of Liverpool, and Alex ⬇️
Happy #LibrariesWeek!
The theme is #LibrariesChangeLives - something Alex McCormick knows all about.
She fundraised to save Spellow Community Hub & Library after the riots and at the #ReadingRights summit, she shared why libraries are vital:
booktrust.org.uk/resources/f… @CILIPinfo
ALT Chris Riddell's illustration of Alex McCormick speaking at the Reading Rights summit, with a library in the background. Plus the words: "Access to books should not be a postcode lottery"
DCMS Libraries retweeted
NEWS: £30 million for museums and libraries to improve access to arts and culture
Expressions of interest open in May for a fifth round of the Museum Estate and Development Fund and a fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund
122 museum projects and 95 library projects have already benefitted from the schemes
More ⬇️
gov.uk/government/news/museu…
ALT graphic reading '£30 million in funding for museums & libraries to improve access to culture'
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Help shape the future of our work to get more people online and share your views on:
🟣 Opening opportunities through skills
🟣 Tackling device & data poverty
🟣 Barriers to digital services
🟣 Building confidence & supporting services
ALT Hand drawn illustration of a hand holding a megaphone. Text reads: Have your say! We want to hear your views to help us shape our future work on Digital Inclusion.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
A brighter future for culture
Our creative sectors have already made an incredible impact, and with the right support, we can unlock even more potential ⤵️
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Today, Spellow Lane Community Hub and Library reopened after a fundraiser made repairs possible following destruction caused by riots earlier in the year
@lisanandy: "Spellow Library's recovery shows the true resilience of the people of Liverpool. Their incredible community spirit in rallying round and supporting the rebuild of this cherished library and community hub is an inspiration."
For more, head to @lpoolcouncil
ALT Graphic reading #sharethelight "Spellow Library's recovery shows the true resilience of the people in Liverpool" - Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
DCMS Libraries retweeted
🎥 | Walton was awash with lanterns, colour and music tonight for a community event on the eve of the reopening of Spellow Community Hub and Library.
#ShareTheLight
#CommunityUnity
DCMS Libraries retweeted
1,000 days have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In that time, more than 1,000 cultural heritage sites have been destroyed including hundreds of #Libraries. We are proud that the UK #Library
sector stands with Ukraine in its time of need. librariesconnected.org.uk/pr…
ALT The national flag of Ukraine.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
🌿It's #GreenLibrariesWeek
Libraries up and down the UK are hosting events with sustainability at the forefront to show that even small actions can make a difference for the environment
Find an event near you ⬇️
librariesweek.org.uk/whats-o…
ALT graphic reading 'every library, a green library' get involved at www.librariesweek.org.uk
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Just over a week ago, Spellow Library was set alight by rioters
Since then, the local community has raised nearly £250,000 to rebuild it better than ever
We spoke to fundraising leader, Alex McCormick, about the resilience and strength of the local community
@lpoolcouncil
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Meet the DCMS ministerial team supporting Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport @lisanandy
Minister for Creative Industries, Arts, and Tourism @RhonddaBryant
Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth @Steph_Peacock
Minister for Gambling @fionatwycross
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/dcms-…
ALT A group photo of the DCMS Ministers in a government room. From left to right: Baroness Twycross, Sir Chris Bryant MP, The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Stephanie Peacock MP
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Lisa Nandy MP @lisanandy has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS.
ALT Lisa Nandy MP appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
DCMS Libraries retweeted
In her review of public libraries, Baroness Sanderson recommended ‘the creation of a Libraries Minister and a more joined-up approach within government’
Today, Lord Parkinson chaired his first cross-government meeting as Libraries Minister with @dianabarran, @Mark_Spencer, Simon Hoare and others 📚
ALT officials sit round a table discussing
ALT officials sit round a table discussing
DCMS Libraries retweeted
Louis Coiffait-Gunn to join CILIP as CEO next month.
The CILIP Board has appointed Louis Coiffait-Gunn as the charity's new CEO, and Louis will be starting in the new role on Wednesday 8th May 2024.
Read more about the appointment:
cilip.org.uk/news/669263/CIL…
#WeAreCILIP
