Nearly holiday season! theguardian.com/travel/2023/ma…

The Guardian view on children’s reading: a gift that should be for all theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Welcome to a new week of reading! Jane Austen knew the magic of books and a good library. Tell us what you are reading this week. You can access 1000s of books, and all for free: Leeds.gov.uk/libraries

We can confirm that Pepe the OTB squirrel is back and stuffing his little face. Hibernation is over-rated.

Drop into our #Leeds Central Library Social at 11am on Friday 17 March and check out all the creative activities we have in our wellbeing box! Enjoy a cuppa and chat while you have a go; there’s something for everyone 😊

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A great new range of outdoor reading furniture from our pals at BookSpace

Children read almost 25% more books last year, UK and Ireland study finds theguardian.com/books/2023/apr…

Lucky enough to be included in these grants, with one to develop our Leeds Libraries online presence and one leading a consortium of 15 library services working with Opening the Book to develop Askforabook the personalised book recommendation service from the local library.

So proud to have worked with Leeds Libraries on this groundbreaking initiative. #Wellbeing #libraries

Not sure what to read next? Use our exciting new free Central Library service: Ask for a Book. You’ll receive 3 books based on your reading choices, personally picked for you from an expertly curated collection. askforabook.com Opening the Book

Tracy Brabin WY 🌹 BookTrust Great to see the fab Leeds Libraries storybus making a stunning backdrop for this photo. Opening the Book

Ask for a Book offers personal recommendations from public libraries, using a mix of clever tech and human expertise. We spoke to Rachel Van Riel from Opening the Book about how it works. infotec.news/2023/06/30/int… #library #tech

We are celebrating the official opening of 8 new Wellbeing Pods in libraries & community hubs across Leeds with an open morning on Friday. There’ll be speakers, refreshments, children’s activities, a visit from the storybus and information about family services. Open to all!

The only mystery is why it has taken so long. Ann Cleeves is the 2023 recipient of #TheakstonsCrime Harrogate Festivals Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award, presented by Steph McGovern Ann is an outstanding author, writing sublime crime fiction that is relentlessly humane

Chance to check in for a check up as city’s libraries host pioneering wellbeing pods Leeds Libraries #wellbeing #health #libraries news.leeds.gov.uk/news/chance-to…

Whichbook of the week WIVENHOE by #SamuelFisher whichbook.net/book/12986/Wiv…

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…