Simon Higgs

Studios at Calico Deptford now available - affordable workspace just off Deptford High Street. For more information see our website. www.instagram.com/reel/DNyWLeg...

Libraries = more than books 📖

They’re safe spaces 🛡️, lifelines 🧑‍🎓, community hubs 🏘️

Cutting them means cutting opportunity 🚫

🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio London about why we must fight for them 👉 (from 16m): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#library #libraries #london #highstreet #reading

The more library books per capita, the fewer residents require nursing care: Japan study - The Mainichi TOKYO -- Researchers in Japan have found that the more public library books a municipality has, the fewer residents require long-term nursing care. Wh

"Having an excellent library nearby is thought to offer physical, cognitive and social participation benefits" mainichi.jp/english/arti... new research in Japan finds more library books = less social care

A Poster advertising public libraries Painting: Harvey Dunn. 1923.
#Libraries #Art

Artists told to leave Dalston street that nurtured Oscar winner Hackney council calls time on Ashwin Street studio, neighbour to newly famous live music venue Cafe Oto

Good news! 📢
The artists are staying!

V22 has taken on the ownership of their building from the council, retaining Dalston’s culture quarter!

Thanks to everyone who got in touch to support the artists & Curve Garden.

👇 Article from March explains the history.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Birthday by The Sugarcubes. I bought the 7” based on seeing a Melody Maker cover, took it home and put it on with no preconceptions and then just played it over and over. Changed everything.

Habeas corpsed.

The electorate sends a ‘Go Left Old Man!’ message to Starmer, albeit with a ‘not too far left!’ caveat

You’re telling me that right wing voters that Labour was trying to appeal to voted for a right wing party anyway and left wing voters decided not to vote for Labour because they’re too right wing now? Who could have possibly predicted this.

Julie Andrews playing guitar and singing to children in the sound of music

🎵HEAD LIKE A HOLE, BLACK AS YOUR SOUL🎵

Well today was a mixed bag; someone I thought had died had not, which kinda made up for everything else being utter pants.

When are the May 2025 local elections and who can vote? Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

Every voter for 21 Councils, 6 Mayors, & 1 by-election has a statutory right to a comprehensive & efficient public library service, creating opportunities & growth. Yet budgets were cut -53% since 2010. What are candidates saying about libraries? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Not every story had a happy ending....

....but they can make thrilling reads.

Whether you're into horror, crime, science fiction or the classics we have books for everyone at our libraries.

📚 Mimi & Bibi – A Feel-Good Ukulele Duet

📍Crofton Park Library

🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) follow this link calicolibraries.com/events/mimi-...

‘Spring in Islington’ Melissa Scott -Miller.

Wonderful to be invited by @calicolibraries.com to speak about my books & sport at #ManorHouseLibrary.

Please see the emotional short film about my return to library after 40 years.

🗓️Evening of Tues May 13.

Be lovely to see you there❤️

ℹ️ calicolibraries.com/events/footb...

#Protectourlibraries

Join us at Manor House Library for a very special event with Lee Wellings. He'll be reading from & answering questions about his new book Football Fables, a collection of witty, poignant & occasionally furious short stories about the state of football today.
🔗 >> app.tickettailor.com/events/calic...

I see Trump has entered his Lance Corporal Jones era. Don’t Panican! Don’t Panican!

Well, yeah, you’re Cary Grant.

Good morning.

if you're struggling to engage with the all the madness at the moment.

Pop your head into your local library, if you can, buy a book from your local bookshop.

And disappear into another world.

Time for a brew.

@waterstonesoxf.bsky.social
@librariesconnected.bsky.social

You don’t need to leak false information. If it is false, you are just making it up. So either it is a leak of truthful information or it is someone making something up.

A librarian talks to a group of people. Behind her are stacked library shelves.

Do you want to see public #Libraries move up the political agenda? We are seeking a Policy, External Affairs and Research Director to advocate for the #Library sector at national and regional levels of government. Apply by midnight on 6 April. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/jobs-and-opp...

"devastating"
"exhausted"
"happening again"
💔 V22 artists today about the upcoming eviction.

Hackney council has an opportunity to support artists. The council must value the building fairly & allow V22 to preserve the character, history & community here.

International Women's Day celebrates women's global achievements and focuses on empowering women and girls in education, the workplace, and leadership. Find out about the brilliant and inspiring women who are changing the world at any of our local libraries.

👩‍⚕️👩‍🚀 👩‍🏫 👩‍⚖️👩‍🎨 👩‍💻 👩‍🚒

Need access to a computer, printer, or Wi-Fi? 💻✨
We provide free computer use, affordable printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi across all our locations. Plus, thanks to our partnership with CatBytes CIC, we offer digital skills workshops to help you stay connected and confident online.
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:

"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."

Give up ignorance for Lent! Go to the Library and be tempted by awesome books for 40 days! Great for puns "The Librarian Lent me this book!"

Give up ignorance for Lent! Go to the Library and be tempted by awesome books for 40 days! Great for puns "The Librarian Lent me this book!"

teenlibrarian.co.uk/2017/03/01/g...

Library display based on artwork from Dev the Pineapple. A smiling Mychal, illustrated, with books and sunflowers. Text quote reads, "Library kids are going to save the world"

It is March 2, 2025. My plan was to leave the world on March 2, 2024.

What a difference in a year. I still have bad days. But reasons to stay are easier to find each day.

Thankful for family, for friends, for library kids who ARE going to save the world. Once a library kid, always a library kid 💚