Face of the Council, Heart of the Community

Waseem Hafiz reports the staff conference held by Buckinghamshire libraries
Waseem Hafiz reports the staff conference held by Buckinghamshire libraries
Ayub Khan shares ideas about how libraries might take part in the celebrations to mark 20 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Brian Ashley writes about the different ways Arts Council funding is made available
Announcing the 30 winning ideas which will receive funding from the Libraries Opportunities for Everyone Innovation fund
Tracey Ingham writes about the Community Services Managers in Cumbria
Mark Freeman writes about the refurbishment and reopening of Yarm library.
Research into community managed libraries, and the creation of a peer support network
Ciara writes about the establishment of Libraries Unlimited, an independent staff and community owned mutual, now running library services in Devon.
Arts Council publish their investment approach for 2018-22
Guest post from Islington Libraries about their work this year to celebrate Banned Books Week