Libraries Week features nationwide Haig event and Bonnier book club launch

Libraries Week kicks off today (5th October), featuring behind the scenes looks at authors' bookshelves, a nationwide live reading of The Midnight Library by author Matt Haig (Canongate) and the launch of a Bonnier book club. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Growing up in the West Midlands, I turned my back on reading books and even visiting libraries for many years. When I start to think back to why this was happening, I realised that not seeing Asian representation within publishing and at libraries was a key factor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Huq delivers free school lessons with Piccadilly Press

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Greenwich launches UK's first fully biodegradable library cards

Libraries in the London Borough of Greenwich are the first in the country to move to fully biodegradable library cards that are made in the UK from ethically sourced materials. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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What Are Libraries Doing for National Library Card Sign-Up Month?

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Let's take a look at some of the activities librarians have in store this month. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Germany’s First Half of 2021: Ebook Dynamics, and Libraries

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Studio Press acquires guide to maximalism from interiors star Murphy

Studio Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has acquired More is More Décor by interior designer and Instagrammer Siobhan Murphy.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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​SLA data demonstrates a mixed approach to school libraries through the pandemic

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New PLA Survey Illustrates Critical Digital Role Played by Public Libraries

The report, '2020 Public Library Technology Survey,' provides a current, detailed snapshot of how libraries serve as digital equity hubs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Lambeth Libraries’ Rising Star Dixon on partnerships and community in lockdown

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Devon libraries reach new audiences with escape room experience

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An App Called Libby and the Surprisingly Big Business of Library E-Books

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Zaffre picks up two more in Lake’s 'charming' Country Village series

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There’s No Place Like Libraries: A Personal History of Library Use

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New Scottish library strategy aims to put them at heart of pandemic recovery

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The 5 Best Libraries to See in Cambridge

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Yorkshire comic festival launches donation drive for libraries and schools

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Nine Eight to publish Bickerdike's 'timely, kaleidoscopic' Britney biography

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