Libraries Rising

@librariesrising.bsky.social

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We are a collaborative network creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today. Libraries Rising is the working name of Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (formerly known as ASCEL)

bright coloured infographic sharing key figures and highlights from the youth engagement network report.
Text reads 'thank you, volunteers'. with volunteers week logo underneath. Outlines of coloured stars line the post
libraries rising logo and orange diagonal stripes. Text reads 'you'll be leaving today buzzing and fizzing with new ideas and knoweldge'
Colourful plush pillows with expressive faces are displayed. They have emotions like happiness, surprise, and worry. The scene is playful and fun.
Man smiling wearing glasses with dark curly hair. Text reads, featuring Dr Shaddai Tembo, anti-racist practice in the early years
conference sponsor announcement, BookingsPlus. Orange background with BookingsPlus logo centre of page. 2 images below showing old building with text 'find and book space for your activity' and image of virtual tour within a library. Conference tagline is at bottom of page: Belonging from the beginning: Supporting inclusive Early Yeats practice in libraries.
Title reads: Belonging from the beginning: Supporting inclusive Early Years practice in libraries. Sub heading : Hybrid conference: Birmingham and online 12th May 2 pictures of pairs of babies and toddlers playing
World Book Day Library Bingo, see what are members are doing. 16 square bingo card with activities from libraries across the country or what they are doing for world book day. Including author visits, storytelling workshops, live theatre, book token exchange hub, £1 ticketed author events
A communication guide with tips on creating clear, friendly, accessible, motivating, and collaborative messages. The right side features a phone screen with a Facebook post inviting parents and carers to involve young people in a Listening Lab. The lab aims to understand young people's priorities, offering benefits like sharing experiences, meeting new people, and earning £40. The post emphasises inclusivity and young voices being heard.
Orange background with smiling woman in right hand corner. Text reads 'Chief Executive, Tabitha Witherick Macaulay talks about the launch of SparkSpace and the role of libraries as vital community hubs for young people on BBC Kent'
pale pink background with libraries rising logo in top right hand corner. Text reads, communicate more confidently with children and young people and encourage their involvement. Green lightening bolt in bottom left corner and honeycomb hexagonal shapes opposite.
Screenshot from Libraries Rising conference showing two speakers on a split screen one talking and one smiling
A librarian reads to a group of young pupils in a school library. They are sitting on the floor and on colourful beanbags.
A librarian reading with a young boy. They are both sitting at a table and the librarian is reading with actions, hands open wide and a big smile. The little boy has a baseball cap on backwards and is joining in with the story.
A group of ASCEL Trustees holding #LibrariesChangeLives posters standing outside the Houses of Parliament, with the Thames and London Eye in the background.
Tabitha, a white woman with short dark brown hair, wearing a patterned shirt and grey trousers, standing on a stage presenting slides for the Youth Engagement Network.
A smiling young girl wearing a white dress, stands in a library reading an open book.
A large blue moon hangs in a starry sky with the words 'World Book Night' superimposed.
A librarian with long brown hair, in a teal coloured t-shirt sits at a table reading a book with a young boy wearing a backwards baseball cap. They are animated and smiling, excited by the story.
A bright green book trolley filled with picture books.
Three happy children lying on a colourful mat with a book, smiling into the camera.