๐ Weโre the network of 32 council run libraries and 6 creative #makerspaces @ilabnetwork for the county of Gloucestershire ๐ฆพ@gloscc
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Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Only 1 day left to go! ๐๏ธ๐
The countdown is on, but thereโs still time to join the celebration - whether at school or at home๐ซ
Get ready to #ReadYourWay
๐Explore our ยฃ1/โฌ1.50 book selection
๐ Join live online events
๐Check out out resources and celebration materials
๐ง Listen to free audiobooks
Discover more on our website! buff.ly/3DZ3BLw
#WorldBookDay #WBD2025
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
We can't believe it is Pancake day, that really Crรชped up on us! ๐ฅ
This picture from the Gloucester Citizen shows Pancake Day 1973, with a race held by the Cotswold Federation of Community Associations.
Photograph Reference: D10638/1/1973/10/13
ALT Black and white photograph of a group of people lined up for a pancake race
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Explore favourite places in Gloucestershire to share in a collective love for the county we call home.
Come and see the exhibition at the Heritage Hub in March!
๐๏ธ When: 1 - 31 March 2025
๐ Find out more - orlo.uk/3J8P0
@GlosLibs
ALT Reminiscence Exhibition Free Exhibition Drop in between 1st - 31st March 2025
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
๐บ๏ธ Join us for our Secrets Revealed Online Talk, Snap!
๐๏ธ 26/2/2025, 13.00 - 14.00
This presentation will attempt to show a smorgasbord of images taken from our vast collections that will attempt to cover some places and a good few subjects!
Book now - orlo.uk/cy4u7
ALT Remember when... Free Saturday Event 1st March 2025 13.00 - 16.00
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
๐ Join us for a FREE Merry Gathering!
๐๏ธ 18/12/2024, 10.00 - 15.00
Make eco-friendly decor
The Library Choir performance
Talk: A Gloucestershire Archivesโ Christmas
Plus: Free treats, Santaโs visit, & hamper raffle!
๐ Book now: orlo.uk/d87wP
@gloslibs
ALT Free Christmas Event 18th December, 10:00 - 15:00 Merry Gathering
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
More library customers in #Gloucestershire will be given access to services outside of librariesโ core opening hours under plans to introduce new technology. Find out more here: orlo.uk/library_services_5DNโฆ @gloslibs
ALT A man and a woman working on a laptop on opposite sides of a table
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
A half-term family festival organised by @gloslibs has won the annual David Vaisey Prize. Read more here: orlo.uk/vaisey_prize_LX2Oc
ALT Holly Lovelock, Development Officer for Libraries, who is project lead for the winning library initiative, holding the prize and a certificate in front of a board saying Cheltenham Literature Festival
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Support our work around the delivery of our @ace_national National Portfolio Organisation ambition.
๐ For more information and details of how to apply visit gloslibraries.uk/call-board-โฆ
ALT We are looking for board members to join our advisory board that supports our arts council funded cultural ambition.
๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐!
We have recently launched our annual review with the headline success of a 11 percent increase of footfall throughout the network of 32 libraries. Read more at gloslibraries.uk/library-strโฆ
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Thank you to everyone who attended the Gloucestershire Libraries art events over the summer and created some fantastic rugby themed canvases. ๐
These will be displayed in the Heritage at Kingsholm so make sure you keep an eye out for yours. ๐
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Gloucestershire Family History Society presents; The Family History Fair!
Join us for talks from Joanna Teague & Dr Nick Barratt, a visit to the Family History Centre and a display of some 'treasures' at Gloucestershire Archives!
Find out more - orlo.uk/6vUnB
ALT The Family History Fair Free Saturday Event 2nd November, 10:00 - 16:00
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Drop in and find out who you are & where youโre from. Did you know that your local library holds a trove of historical records and resources - Free for Gloucestershire Library members
Cirencester Library - Wed 30 October at 11am - 3pm
Find out more - orlo.uk/JCgEH
ALT Image of an Archive drawer with Gloucestershire Archives logo and Gloucestershire Family History Society Logo
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Achievements over the past year are being celebrated by @gloslibs, which include an 11 per cent increase in footfall across their network. Read more here: orlo.uk/yearofsuccess_9rvDJ
ALT Inside the new Stroud Library
๐Join us for an insightful talk about Gloucester Rugby Club and its links to local rugby clubs.
โ๏ธRefreshments will be provided.
๐Find out more and book - gloslibraries.uk/events-resuโฆ
We are taking our @gloucesterrugby Memories sessions on the road, thanks to @gloslibs, with sessions in Cheltenham, Cinderford and Stroud in the next 3 months.
Ifโ๏ธ,memorabilia and talking ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ก ๐-๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ is your type of thing, please pop along!
๐ Exciting news from our annual #LibraryStrategy review!
๐ Footfall up 11% to 1.38M visitors across 32 libraries
๐ 7,000+ kids joined The Library Challenge
๐ Library of Things saved 75 tonnes of carbon & ยฃ23k for the community
๐๏ธ Stroud Library saw a 53% footfall rise!
ALT Image of the new Stroud Library
โIโm delighted so many people have been visiting our libraries to benefit from the wide ranges of free services on offer. Whilst the service is evolving, weโre committed to ensuring libraries remain at the heart of their communities.โ
Read more: orlo.uk/x2ofp
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
This yearโs Library Challenge run by @gloslibs has been declared a big success, with around 7,000 children signed up. Read more here: orlo.uk/librarychallenge_Be6โฆ
ALT Children holding up a banner outside a library saying 'The Library Challenge'
Gloucestershire Libraries ๐ retweeted
Stage writers in #Gloucestershire ๐
There's an opportunity to showcase your work with 'Three Counties Talent Hub' - a collaboration between Malvern Theatres' and #ACEsupported @Everymanchelt for local writers๐๏ธ
Free submissions. See the full criteria > bit.ly/4gGo9Ya
Join us at the Heritage Hub on 5th October for a FREE Saturday event!
Check out our upcoming free Saturday event 'Behind the Themes'!
With talks 'The Darker Side of Nursery Rhymes' by Angela Dunsby' & 'Meet the Author: Hayley Hoskins', with more on the day!
Join us on Sat 5 Oct | 13:00 - 16:00
Find out more - orlo.uk/dNJkF
ALT Behind the Themes Free Saturday Event 5th October, 13:00 - 16:00