Emma Hoddinott
@emmahoddinott.bsky.social
Director of Policy, External Affairs and Research at Libraries Connected. Yorkshire based.
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Last month we asked public #Librarians to show us what their library service looks like today, as part of our celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act.
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Last month we asked public #Librarians to show us what their library service looks like today, as part of our celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act.
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
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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...
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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October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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...
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupQ...
Explore the page: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/public-libra...
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📚 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...
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
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📚 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...
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...
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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.
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
September 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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.
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.
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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
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/champio...
#Reading
September 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/champio...
#Reading
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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-...
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/isobel-...
September 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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-...
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/isobel-...
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
September 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A feel good story of how to spend your summer with libraries. Go Kaitlin! www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2543264...
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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...
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...
July 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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...
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...
Apparently it's international cat day - so he's my boy waiting for his breakfast!
August 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Apparently it's international cat day - so he's my boy waiting for his breakfast!
Have an amazing Yorkshire Day!
August 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Have an amazing Yorkshire Day!
Oh my goodness. What a match, imagine the party!
There is only one Lucy Bronze, and you can find her at the party 👑
📸 X/weuro2025
📸 X/weuro2025
July 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Oh my goodness. What a match, imagine the party!
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There is only one Lucy Bronze, and you can find her at the party 👑
📸 X/weuro2025
📸 X/weuro2025
July 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
There is only one Lucy Bronze, and you can find her at the party 👑
📸 X/weuro2025
📸 X/weuro2025
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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. 🐟
July 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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. 🐟
Listening to the inspiring @mayorofwy.bsky.social about how our co-op movement can offer hope, when it's desperately needed. 🐝
June 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Listening to the inspiring @mayorofwy.bsky.social about how our co-op movement can offer hope, when it's desperately needed. 🐝
A first for me - our Co-operative Leaders Forum in Leeds this morning - great to hear how our values are informing local government.
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.
Our local government representatives put our values into place each and every day, up and down the country.
June 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A first for me - our Co-operative Leaders Forum in Leeds this morning - great to hear how our values are informing local government.
"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
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
June 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
"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
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
At least 10 hours left to go and make a difference...
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!
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!
May 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
At least 10 hours left to go and make a difference...
Congratulations to our newest Labour & Co-operative Councillor Adele Cook, who won the by-election in Ipswich last night.
Suffolk County Council St John's division residents, remember to vote for Adele Cook in today's SCC byelection. Polls open until 10pm.
April 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations to our newest Labour & Co-operative Councillor Adele Cook, who won the by-election in Ipswich last night.
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.
We’re asking Co-op Group members to vote Yes on Motion 8 to continue their historic partnership with the Co-operative Party.
April 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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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...
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April 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
Stuck on a train.....again!
April 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Stuck on a train.....again!
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We wish a happy and healthy Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims celebrating in the UK and around the world.
March 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We wish a happy and healthy Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims celebrating in the UK and around the world.
Great to speak to Sheffield Co-op Party this evening about all things community, co-operation and politics.
March 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Great to speak to Sheffield Co-op Party this evening about all things community, co-operation and politics.
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Great launch event for Ros Jones’s re-election campaign this morning. She’s been a brilliant leader for Doncaster - we need to keep her as part of Team South Yorkshire.
March 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Great launch event for Ros Jones’s re-election campaign this morning. She’s been a brilliant leader for Doncaster - we need to keep her as part of Team South Yorkshire.