@sarahmears10.bsky.social
Librarian working at libraries Connected, Co-Founder and Co-Director of EmpathyLab. A reader, an occasional rider, lover of countryside, theatre and art, gardens and making things
Excited + relieved on way to Eastbourne to join @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social conference by the sea -talking reading + empathy with the most perfect panel @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and Sarah Smith Brent Libraries. This book will receive more than a passing mention @empathylabuk.bsky.social
06.09.2025 07:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Exciting to be at the launch of a quality assured booklist of 21 books to help families navigate pregnancy and the early years #ReadingWellforFamilies @readingagency.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
24.06.2025 13:17 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Very excited to be chairing this webinar today for the #EmpathyDayFestival with amazing partners and authors @teresacremin.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @nazneenahmedpathak.bsky.social
04.06.2025 12:56 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
#TaceforLife done!
10.05.2025 10:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ready (sort of) #raceforlife #Regentβs Park
10.05.2025 09:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Such a good day of discussion and planning and lovely to meet up with #libraries colleagues last night
07.05.2025 17:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Brilliant to be at @readingagency.bsky.social #quickreads launch tonight with the wonderful @bobbyseagull.bsky.social and lovely library colleagues
23.04.2025 19:57 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Every year I try to grow fritillaries -they never grow except this one which quirky arrives year on year and I adore it!
23.03.2025 12:09 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Since being involved with @empathylabuk Iβve been fascinated by the impact of social
and emotional learning on young childrenβs wellbeing -really welcome this new framework from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood @earlychildhood.bsky.social centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/res...
Proud to represent @librariesconnected.bsky.social at the absolutely amazing #ReadingRights summit today @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @booktrust.bsky.social Libraries have such great early years services how do we ensure they reach every child? My head is buzzing. @childrenscomm.bsky.social
22.01.2025 18:42 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Just listened -oh my the power of books on prescription -books ARE the best medicine and a great shout out to @readingagency.bsky.social
17.12.2024 18:46 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Lovely to pop into Royal Opera House this am and spot this beautiful TuTu Christmas Tree
29.11.2024 17:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fabulous thought provoking session with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social #GreenLibraries conference @librariesconnected.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
25.11.2024 10:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fabulous new exhibition at the wonderful William Morris Gallery and his influences from the Islamic world
21.11.2024 18:34 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I miss the old days too! #libraries #philanthropy Via @kenbar.bsky.social
16.11.2024 17:21 β π 40 π 11 π¬ 0 π 0
Really enjoyed todayβs empowerED! Conference from Bi-Borough thinking about EDI and decolonisation in libraries @librariesconnected.bsky.social
15.11.2024 15:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Hackney Council has been leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating artists and communities in #Library spaces. In this webinar we heard from a range of speakers and artists who were involved in the project. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEcV...
13.11.2024 12:58 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Congratulations to the #libraries awarded funding as part of the Libraries Connected ACE supported microgrant programme - a great range
of innovative and impactful projects! πππ
Microgrants are a great way to develop bid writing skills & confidence.
A mobile library with cartoon animals on the side.
We have a busy fortnight of events, including three 'Poverty Proofing' #Webinars as part of our #ACEFunded partnership with Children North East. You can see the full range of our events and book on here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
13.11.2024 15:57 β π 9 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Three women are photographed deep in discussion. Credit: Ryan Hurley.
A new report from UCL and the University of Sydney into #Loneliness recommends investment in 'physical, social and cultural infrastructure'. Initiatives like our #KnowYourNeighbourhood project work to foster social connections through community initiatives. ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/ha...
14.11.2024 11:38 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0It is very exciting to see public #Libraries placing themselves at the vanguard of climate action at a local level. We are looking forward to seeing the finished garden at Wood Green #Library! #GreenLibraries #CarbonLiteracyActionDay
www.haringey.gov.uk/regeneration...
Another big influx - so again here's a starter pack of people working in & with UK public libraries.
So if you're interested in:
β’ communities
β’ digital inclusion
β’ economic growth
β’ social infrastructure
β’ loneliness
β’ health & wellbeing
β’ culture
β’ environment
etc etc etc...
go.bsky.app/FBd1DrV
