Important issue for School Library Association (SLA) Society of Authors CILIP CILIP SLG YLG Committee and others in our community

Libraries are in the spotlight following the BBC investigation into closures. Here readers tell their stories on the importance of libraries: theguardian.com/books/article/… The Guardian must've taken inspiration from our #LibrariesChangeLives campaign that we've run throughout 2024 1/2

#LibrariesChangeLives where we showcase more than 180 stories from library staff and library users, capturing and celebrating the positive impact of libraries, and evidencing the value of this vital statutory service across the UK. cilip.org.uk/page/libraries…

The elected candidate in Kentish Town South ward is Joseph William Ball, Labour Party

Huge congratulations Joseph Ball 🌹Looking forward to working with you.

Huge congrats Robert Thompson (he/him). So happy to be your neighbour! And looking forward to collaborating with you in our lovely corner of Camden. 🌹♥️🌹

Brilliant news. Huge congratulations to Tricia. 🌹

I am very happy to say that I have been elected. 💚💚💚💚💚

Delighted to welcome three fabulous new Camden Labour 🌹 councillors, following their by-election victories today: 🌟Tricia Leman (Camden Square) 🌟Joseph Ball (Kentish Town Sth) 🌟Robert Thompson (Kilburn) Big thank you to voters in these wards for your support.

Lots to do together

CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn💙💛 speaks about the importance of public libraries in anticipation today's debate in the House of Lords on the new national library strategy. #LibrariesChangeLives

Great start to the holiday, watched the end of the debate on the tube, thank you to all the Noble Lords who spoke in such numbers and with such eloquence about the power and potential of our public libraries, great to hear CILIP and other partners recognised, lots to do

We’re hosting a mini community skip event in West Hampstead. Residents can drop off unwanted items including electricals, textiles, and household batteries. 📅Sun 22 September 🕙10am-2pm (or until full) 📍West End Lane junction with Fawley Rd More info at camden.gov.uk/local-skip-eve…

Delighted to launch this. The toolkit has everything you need to secure, plan & deliver meetings with policy makers at all levels. A one-stop shop of advice & resources to support our Members bringing their message to power. Free for all #CILIP members. #WeAreCILIP

This sounds brilliant, practical, supportive and very timely. More great work by CILIP to support the whole library sector, including of course public #libraries

The Camden Council Health Check & Vaccine Bus will be at the #CarFreeDay in West End Lane, on Sunday 22 September   It’s a free, walk-in service with no appointment necessary. Details ⤵️

It was a real pleasure for myself Joseph Ball & Tricia throw a thank you party for those Camden Labour 🌹 & beyond in the London Labour family who came to help us keep our wards Labour Party For myself I want to particularly thank Cllr James Slater Rebecca Filer Izzy Lenga

Great to hear #CILIP's YLG Committee Chair Jennifer Horan on #BBCR4Today defending provision of #PublicLibraries. "They don't seem to have the same value to the people who make the decisions, of the impact they have on people's lives." Starts 2:54:36 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Tomorrow as part of #WestHampstead #CarFreeDay ♻️⤵️

Tomorrow as part of #WestHampstead #CarFreeDay 🩺💉🦠⤵️