Library Officer for the new St Helens Library located in The World of Glass 📚😊 All views my own
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It's #WorldBookDay so I'm giving away two signed copies of the Waterstones Special Edition of Blockbusters - which includes new material and a donation to BookTrust - to someone who RTs this
We had a very spooky morning at St Helens Library and the spooky fun carries on this afternoon till 4pm. All welcome to join us 😀
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We're supporting residents to Be Winter Prepared with a handy new guide featuring loads of helpful guidance:
⚡️Reducing energy bills
🏠Heating your home
💷Accessing grants
💡Practical tips
Chat with our Affordable Warmth & Welfare Team at our borough-wide drop-in events!
ALT Be Winter Prepared events.
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Big news: We’ve unveiled Go All In, the brand identity for the National Year of Reading 2026, in collaboration with @educationgovuk.
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading
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I haven't worn the Big Hat of Chance for MONTHS, but with Milly Johnson's brand new novel #LetTheBellsRingOut on the horizon, it felt only fair to do a SIGNED PROOF giveaway!
Simply RP&Follow by 14th Oct to get your name in the Hat (UK only). First 5 names drawn at 1pm #WIN.
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Ask our staff about the collection and resources in branch, or check out the collection online. 👇
b.link/DyslexiaFriendlyColle…
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A great new resource at all St Helens Libraries!👋
Introducing our dyslexia friendly book collection featuring typefaces, layout and page colours that are more accessible to people with dyslexia.📚
Plus a selection of dyslexia reading aids available for use within the library!
ALT Dyslexia friendly book collection at St Helens Libraries.
ALT Dyslexia friendly reading aids at St Helens Libraries.
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Congratulations to Julie Bell on her MBE for services to public libraries. Julie was head of Cultural Services at @LancashireCC and retired at the end of March. Julie is a passionate advocate for libraries and the power of reading. Well done Julie!
HM The King's Birthday Honours List has been published. Congratulations to the 1215 recipients being honoured. Read the full list here: gov.uk/government/collection…
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We will be at St Helens Town Hall on Thursday 12th June for St Helens Carers Centre Carers Information Day ℹ️
If you're a carer pop along from 10am to meet local services that can offer support ⭐
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Want to feel more confident with technology?
Join our friendly, free classes:
Mondays: Learn how to use iPads and tablets
Tuesday afternoons: Get started with Microsoft Word at St Helens Library
Places must be booked - get in touch for details!
#StHelensLibraries
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👀Just released - the map for the St Helens Heritage Festival (see image)
Plan your visit and explore everything on offer on Saturday 31st May 👇 sthelensheritagehub.org.uk/h…
With thanks to @HeritageFundUK
#StHelensHeritageFestival #StHelensEvents #LotteryFunded #freefamilyfun
ALT A picture of the event map, which features the following locations St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, Church Square, St Helens Parish Church, The World of Glass, St Helens Library, Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop.
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Get ready for a day full of history, family fun, live performances, vintage vehicles, and local culture!
Saturday 31st May, 10am -4pm
St Helens Town Centre
More info? sthelensheritagehub.org.uk/h…
#FreeFamilyFun #HeritageLotteryFunded #StHelens
ALT An image of various locations throughout St Helens Town Centre such as the World of Glass, Cannington Shaw - which will feature as part of the St Helens Heritage Festival
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OMG, we are the #BritishBookAwards Library of the Year WINNERS! #nibbies @readingagency @ace_national @macinnes_neil @hacking4chorltz #whatthehelljusthappened – at Winkwell, England
ALT Awards ceremony at the Grosvener Hotel
ALT Winning team with judges and colleagues from the Reading Agency
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The winner of Library of the Year (sponsored by @dkbooks, in association with @readingagency) is @MancLibraries for their Blue Peter Book Club Live ✒️
Our judges praised the engagement level for the campaign, with more than 4,600 children attending #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards
ALT A dark blue background with the outline of the Nibbie. In the top left corner is The British Book Awards logo and in gold text reads: winner. In white text reads: Library of the Year, Manchester Libraries
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Picnic in the Park 🌳🌞
Organised by our friends at @StHWellbeing come along to Taylor Park and find out what services are available in St Helens - you can even try some free taster sessions!
Pack up a picnic and a blanket - FREE teas and coffees on the day too ☕
Look at this library event @MandiB_ what a line up 😊
It's the event we've ALL been waiting for!
Romance V Crime
Six bestselling authors going head-to-head in a genre battle for the ages – and I get to wrangle them.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/genre-war…
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Have you signed up to the #RoadtoReading?
Each week we'll share tips, advice, and motivation straight to your inbox to help you build a regular reading habit.
You can complete your first 30 minutes during tonight's #ReadingHour!
Sign up 👉worldbooknight.org/news/road…
ALT Road to Reading asset with illustrated road weaving into the horizon below a starry night sky. There are illustrations of books, e-readers and a moon around the Road to Reading logo and The Reading Agency logo.
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The Active Travel Event at Chester Lane Library is tomorrow. Come and check out the classic bikes they'll be bringing along!
The project can take donated bikes on the day.
Donated bikes need to have a good frame and wheels but everything else can be repaired or replaced.
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I know how I felt when I lost my necklace with my dad's ashes in 😢 come on social media, let's see how nice you can be ❤️
Let's get this chain back home. A fingerprint and the word "grandad" engraved on it. Found outside Wigan Infirmary.
#Wigan
