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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 6d

'Pivotal' moment for library sector. Key library bodies come together calling on Govt to work with them to publish a new Vision for Libraries. #CILIP's @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social calls for ambitious political leadership to unleash the sector’s potential.

Library bodies form Libraries Alliance in 'pivotal' moment for sector

A number of organisations have launched the Libraries Alliance and called on the government to work with them to publish a new Vision for Libraries.

www.thebookseller.com

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 15d

Join Community Association for #WestHampstead’s open day TODAY and see the activities on offer:

🇫🇷French Conversation
🧵 West Hampstead in Stitches
🧘‍♂️ Mindfulness & Wellbeing
🖼️Art & Life Drawing
📸 Photography
🪚Beginners’ Woodwork
…and more

TODAY 2-5pm | Free
cawh.org.uk cawh.org.uk

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 20d

Come along to the Skills for Life - Open Day at the Community Association
for #WestHampstead. Meet the tutors - and your neighbours. Pop in and find out what your local community centre has to offer. Sat 4 Oct. ⤵️
cawh.org.uk

Banner advertising the skills open day at community association of West Hampstead

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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 25d

Daily Telegraph running a nasty story attacking Camden’s support for refugees and asylum seekers, with truly vile comments from national and Camden Tories.

Not repeating the story but here is my response:

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great to see Holmdale & Kingdon Roads looking so smart. Both laid in one day with minimal disruption to local residents. That’s what you get from #WestHampstead @camdenlabour.bsky.social Cllrs working hard on behalf of residents.

Use your vote on 28 Aug:
Vote Francesca Reynolds
#VoteLabour🌹

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Aug 25

As Cllr @adamdkharrison.bsky.social points out in his letter ⤵️ - does this party want to make Camden a better place or just sow discord and cynicism? 🤔

@camdenlabour.bsky.social councillors want to serve residents, not score political points.

🗳️ #Vote Francesca
Reynolds
#VoteLabour🌹 on Thurs 28 Aug

Letter to Ham & High re: West Hampstead Liberal Democrats breaching police rules

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Aug 25

From Ham & High:
Lib Dems warned by Met over campaign leaflet that breached electoral guidelines. Incompetence or deliberate? 1/2 www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2540313...

Lib Dems warned by Met over campaign leaflet that breached guidelines

The Metropolitan Police have ordered the Liberal Democrats in the midst of a local election to stop using campaign material in breach of guidelines.

www.hamhigh.co.uk

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Aug 15

❗️#WestHampstead folks! West End Lane is being resurfaced this weekend between Sandwell Crescent & the Fire Station 16-18 Aug. More welcome road improvements from @camdenlabour.bsky.social- run Camden Council. 🌹

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great to see Holmdale & Kingdon Roads looking so smart. Both laid in one day with minimal disruption to local residents. That’s what you get from #WestHampstead @camdenlabour.bsky.social Cllrs working hard on behalf of residents.

Use your vote on 28 Aug:
Vote Francesca Reynolds
#VoteLabour🌹

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Jul 31

A great night in #WestHampstead introducing our brilliant candidate, Francesca Reynolds to residents. She’s a young, private renter and understands the challenges that so many of our residents face. The by-election is on 28 Aug. - register to vote and #VoteLabour🗳️ 🌹

Group of Labour canvassers in West Hampstead

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Labour Women's Network @labourwomensnet.bsky.social · Jul 30

Abuse has no place in politics. It disproportionately deters women. And it's getting worse, as LWN sisters know too well. It is time for action: social media, police & political parties must do more to #diffuseabuse.
Join LWN & our campaign www.lwn.org.uk/lwn_diffuse_...

#DiffuseAbuse

Share your suggestions and examples of best practice; sign our charter; manifest change in your area; and keep on showing solidarity with your sisters.

www.lwn.org.uk

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Labour Women's Network @labourwomensnet.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨 Women are under-represented in Local Govt—and council leadership is lagging behind.
This is the time for action. We need to correct the leadership gap and make local govt inclusive.
Join LWN & our #Councils4ThisMillennium campaign🌹
www.lwn.org.uk/councils4thi...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 29

Tuesday wisdom from Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social in her fascinating look at the great Library of Alexandria.

“Knowledge is hard-won, but easily lost… Cherish your libraries. They are places that scare people who don’t want us to think for ourselves.”

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

BBC radio 4 banner advertising Natalie Haynes programme

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Jul 27

A fantastic reception from #WestHampstead residents today welcoming Francesca Reynolds as our Labour candidate for the by-election on 28 Aug. #VoteLabour🗳️ 🌹

Labour canvassers outside West Hampstead library

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · Jul 9

Ethics - why I work at #CILIP: "Public libraries are obliged by law to serve all members of their communities and this concerning incident raises a fundamental question: who gets to decide what people can and can't read? The idea of politicians policing or banning books is profoundly troubling.” ⤵️

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 8

#CILIP raises concerns for the sector about misinformation, political pressure & the vital need for fact-based decision-making in public libraries following conflicting reports about the removal or relocation of "trans-ideological" books in Kent libraries: www.cilip.org.uk/news/705344/...

CILIP responds to Kent Library claims: Libraries are trusted for providing facts and freedom

CILIP raises concerns over conflicting reports about Kent County Council public libraries and the removal or relocation of books following political pressure.

www.cilip.org.uk

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 7

Our #CILIPConf25 keynote @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social welcomes National Year of Reading on @BBCr4today but points out that with libraries still closing 'it ain't so easy' to tell children to go to their local library to access books. Listen to full interview - 1:42:27 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Image of the Radio 4 Today programme page

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jun 19

Theo Parish’s #Homebody is a life-affirming graphic novel exploring identity & how society shapes our sense of self. Winner of #Carnegies2025 Shadowers' Choice Medal for Illustration, it shows despite our unique experiences a universal thread connects us. www.cilip.org.uk/news/703868/...

Home truths – a Pen&inc. interview with Carnegies Shadows’ Choice illustrator for 2025 Theo Parish

Carnegies Shadower’s Choice winner for illustration Theo Parish talks to CILP’s Pen&inc. about their winning book, Home Body.

www.cilip.org.uk

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jun 2

📚 It's #LibrariesChangeLives Week: sustaining economic growth. We're celebrating how libraries transform lives & strengthen communities. Show how your library contributes to local or national growth. Invite your local MP and cllrs over to see your work. www.cilip.org.uk/page/librari...

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · May 31

There was an incident in Dennington Park Road in the early hours of this morning. I have just spoken to the police officers who are currently conducting a forensic search of the area. The road is taped off but will reopen soon. No more detail at this stage.

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · May 20

Have you seen this? Free children’s podcasting session taking place at #WestHampstead library this Saturday 24 May, 11am - 12:15pm for children aged 8–12. A fun, confidence-building introduction to podcasting.

Flyer advertising West Hampstead Library Kids’ podcast club with pic of 5 children

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · May 14

📢 Calling all MPs! Join today’s debate on the future of public libraries, 9:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Jonathan Davies MP. It’s time for a joined-up strategy that invests in libraries as platforms for opportunity, connection and growth. www.cilip.org.uk/news/700888/...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · May 14

📺Jonathan Davies MP is leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries this morning at 9.30am. Watch the debate live on: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... #LibrariesChangeLives

Parliamentlive.tv

Westminster Hall

www.parliamentlive.tv

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · May 13

MPs to join debate on future of public libraries. Ask your MP to show their support for "a joined-up strategy" in public library services at this Westminster Hall debate tabled by @jonathandaviesmp.bsky.social 9:30 tomorrow, Weds 14 May. www.cilip.org.uk/news/700888/... @jonathandaviesmp.bsky.social

MPs to debate future of public libraries

MPs are set to join a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries, tabled by Jonathan Davies MP who is calling for cross party support for services.

www.cilip.org.uk

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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · May 9

Dr. Carla Hayden has been dismissed as Librarian of the Library of Congress with immediate effect.
Held in great respect by the profession, Dr Hayden was the 1st professional librarian to hold the post since '74, the 1st woman & the 1st African American to hold the post.
apnews.com/article/dona...

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

apnews.com

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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · May 3

I would have absolutely loved this as a kid! #WestHampstead #Library has a Stop-motion animation workshop on Sat 31 May, 3pm-4pm. For ages 6 and over.

Let their imagination run wild! Bring your children along to come and create their own mini movie. @camdencouncil.bsky.social

A graphic denoting stop-motion animation with a drawing of a fun camera, a dragon and a child

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