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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · 1d

We have curated a list of resources and links about National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples, all in one section as a one stop shop for anyone to access: designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/re...

National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples.

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic news for the profession in the UK.

IFLA @ifla.org · 1d

Coming full circle at #WLIC2027 🟢

A century after 15 library associations first came together in Edinburgh to establish #IFLA, we will return to the UK to celebrate 100 years of global #library work.

Read the full statement https://tr.ee/ePvIBm

#IFLA100

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · 1d

Lighting a candle for Katherine of Aragon who died on 7 January 1536, aged just 50 years old. She was the first wife of Henry VIII. Katherine is buried at Peterborough Cathedral.

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · 10d

Honoured to join Booktrust Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, for afternoon tea, at Clarence House to celebrate 100 years of BookTrust. Thrilled to be part of this journey piloting the Bookstart initiative in Birmingham 25 years ago!

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Sep 4

Read Daniela Hislop CEO of @designconceptuk.bsky.social captivating global perspective on library design @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/news/a-globa...

Daniela Hislop CEO of the Design Concept's global perspective on library design

"The future of libraries is already happening. It’s bold, inclusive and beautiful - and it’s time to pay attention.”

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out this Designing Libraries in the 21st Century conference, taking place between September 28th - 30th at the University of Rochester in New York. More details here: www.library.rochester.edu/designinglib...

Designing Libraries XII | River Campus Libraries

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Aug 21

See you in Busan 2026! @ifla.org

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 18

@ifla.org @ayubkhan786.bsky.social The winner of the IFLA public library of the year award 2025 will be announced very soon, but in the meantime, find out about the shortlisted applicants designinglibraries.org.uk/news/shortli...

Shortlisted Applicants for IFLA Public Library of the Year Award 2025

The Public Library of the Year award is presented by the International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions, to honour new public libraries

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Jul 29

Popped into Market Hall Museum, Warwick and great to see the Stone Age activities in action, particularly the clay making pots!

Market Hall Museum gazebo with clay pot making activity on show

Recreating the work of a Stone Age worker, who’s using and shaping flint

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Jul 11

Themes still as relevant today then when it was published in the 60s.

Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · Jul 11

#ResistanceRoots

Today in history, 1960: Harper Lee publishes her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Noted for its treatment of a child’s awakening to racism in the South, the book won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It was an immediate success, eventually selling more than 40 million copies.

First edition cover of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Jul 1

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Jun 30

Why not read our new Summer Sizzling newsletter, loaded with hot picks and cool summer delights! designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...

June 2025 Newsletter

Read the Summer 2025 Designing Libraries International Newsletter here

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · Jun 11

Public #Libraries hold extraordinary loyalty in their local communities, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director of @mhlibrarysystem.bsky.social told us at #LCSeminar2025. These connections mean they are ideally situated to tackle many of the greatest problems we face.

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Sustainable Libraries | Rebekkah Smith Aldrich

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you @fionatwycross @DcmsLibraries Minister for libraries for visiting Rugby @Warwickshire_CC @warkslibraries with local MP @JohnSlinger during Libraries Week to see first hand the wide range of activities on offer.

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · May 21

One of the grandest entrances through an old foundry to a library I’ve ever seen and visited in the UK, at St Helen’s glass museum and library #theworldofglass @designinglibraries.bsky.social

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · May 15

@designconceptuk.bsky.social @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social Experience the grand reopening of Chorlton Library, a historic Grade II-listed landmark in Manchester, meticulously refurbished to blend heritage with innovation. designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...

Chorlton Library, Manchester

Chorlton Library, a historic Grade II-listed landmark in Manchester has been meticulously refurbished to blend heritage with innovation.

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · May 9

Creative #FridayFeeling Read all about this fascinating interactive sound archives sculpture, 'The Listening Desk,' which is now permanently installed in six libraries across the UK.
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The Listening Desk by Emily Peasgood Studio, in collaboration with Studio Ben Allen

It's a functional and interactive sound sculpture, inviting people to access and create soundscapes with sound archives, in a fun and playful way.

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Apr 27

Wonderful Shakespeare Bday celebrations in Stratford yesterday. 400 years plus after his death his legacy lives on. And what a cake! Shakespeare appeared outside his Birthplace in Henley Street, with his eldest daughter Susanna. Here with my daughter Zaynab 400 years after!

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Apr 23

What a story, A Thousand Splendid Suns, transformed into a brilliant play. Such a moving experience and reminded me of the power of storytelling to stir your emotions. If you can would encourage you to pop down to The Birmingham Rep and book yourself a seat!

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Apr 23

Great entertainment at The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford last night, with the retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy #muchadoaboutnothing taking on world football themes. Although written in the late 1500s, the themes still resonate today and particularly to a younger audience. Bravo!

RSC cast in modern retelling of Much Ado About Nothing - Photo credit Marc Brenner

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy #stgeorgesday Well done Warwickshire Libraries on your fantastic eye catching display

Warwick Library book display featuring Shakespeare and St George themed books

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Apr 19

Reflecting on my visit to Hereford (a few months ago) during this Christian Holy Week. Gaza to my surprise featured on the Mappa Mundi, Hereford Cathedral, 1296. Heartbreaking to see the destruction of such an ancient city and people. @hfdcathedral.bsky.social

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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Apr 15

Shocking, what’s happening across the pond.

Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · Apr 15

If you love your library, listen up…

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Mar 30

Great to join Friends of the Warwickshire County Record Office AGM followed by an enthralling talk by Heidi Meyer, The Master of the Lord Leycester, who talked about the most recent restoration of the building and origins of @LordLeycester #History

ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · Mar 30

Moon has been sighted! Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in the UK & around the world! May your day be filled with love, prayers, laughter, and endless blessings. Cherish the moments, forgive freely, and spread kindness today and always.

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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Mar 17

#mondaymotivation Designing Libraries Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social asks Claire Butterfield, Senior Librarian at the Whittington Barracks Burnett Library about worldwide provision for the Defence Medical Services designinglibraries.org.uk/libraries/wh...

Whittington Barracks Burnett Library, Staffordshire

Designing Libraries Director Ayub Khan asks Claire Butterfield, Senior Librarian at the library about worldwide provision for the Defence Medical Services.

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