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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · 18d

We've launched a new page and video to help councillors understand how libraries contribute to local outcomes and why they matter more than ever.

Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupQ...

Explore the page: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/public-libra...

Libraries Connected Councillors Animation With Subtitles

YouTube video by Libraries Connected

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · 26d

📚 175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital

Our CEO @ih1968.bsky.social reflects in The MJ on the enduring power of libraries, 175 years after the first Public Libraries Act was passed.

🔗 www.themj.co.uk/175-creation...

175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital

When Charles Dickens gave a rousing speech at the opening of Manchester Free Library in September 1852, he expressed his ‘earnest hope that the books thus made available...

www.themj.co.uk

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · Sep 25

BBC 500 Words, the UK’s biggest children’s story-writing competition is back and open for submissions.

Entries close at 9pm on Friday 7 November 2025. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.

500 Words

BBC's 500 Words, the UK's largest children's writing competition for children aged 5-11, opens for entries Tuesday 23 September - Friday 7 November at 9pm.

bbc.co.uk

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · Sep 22

In this week's blog Sarah Davis, Reader Development Librarian for Greenwich Libraries (part of GLL) tells us about the importance of reader development work in public #Libraries.

www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/champio...

#Reading

The inside of Greenwich Library. Credit: Better Libraries.

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · Sep 18

Our CEO @ih1968.bsky.social will take part in the Lviv International Library Forum this week, joining #Library organisations from across Europe in a show of solidarity.

www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/isobel-...

A Ukrainian mobile library; in front of it is a table with books on it. Credit: Library Country Charitable Foundation.

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Sep 3

A feel good story of how to spend your summer with libraries. Go Kaitlin! www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2543264...

12-year-old bookworm completes summer challenge to visit every library in county

12-year-old Kaitlin Clarkson, from near Masham, has completed her summer-long challenge of visiting every library in North Yorkshire.

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are pleased to welcome @emmahoddinott.bsky.social as our new Director of Policy, External Affairs and Research (PEAR).

Starting in September, Emma will lead political engagement for us, helping the public #Library sector strengthen its policy voice.

www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...

A female librarian shows a book to a man.

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Aug 8

Apparently it's international cat day - so he's my boy waiting for his breakfast!

Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Aug 1

Have an amazing Yorkshire Day!

Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Jul 27

Oh my goodness. What a match, imagine the party!

The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · Jul 27

There is only one Lucy Bronze, and you can find her at the party 👑

📸 X/weuro2025

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The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · Jul 27

There is only one Lucy Bronze, and you can find her at the party 👑

📸 X/weuro2025

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Jul 4

Today we visited the UK’s only community-owned fish and chips with Co-operative Mayor Richard Parker.  This business proves community ownership isn’t just for cafes or retailers - it can power any business on the high street. 🐟

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Jun 21

Listening to the inspiring @mayorofwy.bsky.social about how our co-op movement can offer hope, when it's desperately needed. 🐝

Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Jun 21

A first for me - our Co-operative Leaders Forum in Leeds this morning - great to hear how our values are informing local government.

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Jun 21

This morning, we welcomed leaders in local government to Leeds, to speak with Local Government Minister and Chair of our Party, Jim McMahon MP.

Our local government representatives put our values into place each and every day, up and down the country.

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Jun 16

"The ninth anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder today offers a moment for us to reflect, and to remember Jo’s life and the change she made.

It’s also an opportunity for us to recommit to working towards the kinder, fairer and more tolerant world that she believed in."

- @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · May 29

And they have clarified - much higher for just Yorkshire! bsky.app/profile/youg...

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · May 29

While 34% of those in the Yorkshire and the Humber region say they have a very strong attachment to "Yorkshire and the Humber", a higher 40% hold a similar connection to "Yorkshire"

yougov.co.uk/society/arti...

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · May 29

I thought that - but I think there is a difference between the four regions of Yorkshire and the Humber area. There will be a difference in asking if you identify as Yorkshire or Yorkshire & Humber.

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · May 1

At least 10 hours left to go and make a difference...

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · May 1

Polls are open!

You heard Emma. Make a difference for your community today and vote for your local Labour & Co-operative candidates.

You have until 10PM, and bring ID!

Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Apr 25

Congratulations to our newest Labour & Co-operative Councillor Adele Cook, who won the by-election in Ipswich last night.

ipswichlabour.bsky.social @ipswichlabour.bsky.social · Apr 24

Suffolk County Council St John's division residents, remember to vote for Adele Cook in today's SCC byelection. Polls open until 10pm.

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Apr 16

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Apr 14

Voting is now open for the Co-op Group AGM. It's as easy as opening the Co-op app.

We’re asking Co-op Group members to vote Yes on Motion 8 to continue their historic partnership with the Co-operative Party.

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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · Apr 1

Co-operative housing is housing done differently. Yet while it is commonplace abroad, and rightly so, it makes up a vanishingly small part of the UK sector. Defining it in law will help change that, writes Labour MP @andrewpakes.bsky.social

My bill will help co-operative housing play a bigger role in solving the affordability crisis

Co-operative housing is housing done differently. Yet while it is commonplace abroad, and rightly so, it makes up a vanishingly small part of the U...

www.politicshome.com

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Apr 1

Stuck on a train.....again!

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Mar 30

We wish a happy and healthy Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims celebrating in the UK and around the world.

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Emma Hoddinott @emmahoddinott.bsky.social · Mar 26

Great to speak to Sheffield Co-op Party this evening about all things community, co-operation and politics.

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