07 June 2018
Happily Ever After: The Little Mermaid by Alex Fields - Teacher's Notes
A little mermaid must say goodbye to her sea legs if she is to be with her prince. Owen Swan’s ethereal illustrations recreate life and beauty under the sea. AGE: 4-8 years Download the Teacher’s Notes for some excellent guidance on how you...
07 June 2018
DK Football Book - Poster (Digital)
DK presents three books all about football, telling you everything you need to know in preparation for the 2018 World Cup. To help you celebrate, this poster has been created to display.
07 June 2018
DK Star Wars Maker Lab – Activity Sheet
Ever wanted to move things without touching them like a Jedi can? Or grow your own kyber crystal? Or maybe explode a balloon with a beam of energy, just like the Death Star? Now you can! With 20 amazing projects, Star...
05 June 2018
Book jacket composite - Reading Well for mental health
A shareable composite image of the covers of the Reading Well for mental health booklist.
05 June 2018
Image bank - Reading Well for mental health
A collection of photos that can be used on local library and health websites to promote the Reading Well for mental health.
05 June 2018
Adaptable PowerPoint presentation - Reading Well for mental health
An adaptable PowerPoint presentation for commissioning Reading Well for mental health.
05 June 2018
Booklist and format availability - Reading Well for mental health
A list of titles on the Reading Well for mental health booklist and which formats they are available in.
05 June 2018
Branding guidelines - Reading Well for mental health
This document provides visual guidelines and the key descriptor and message for the Reading Well for mental health scheme.
05 June 2018
Commissioning guide - Reading Well for mental health
This document provides information about Reading Well for mental health for health commissioners. It includes case studies showing how libraries can work with public health to deliver the scheme.
05 June 2018
Health professional letter template - Reading Well for mental health
A template letter library staff can send to health professionals to establish partnerships to deliver Reading Well for mental health.
05 June 2018
Overview of the books - Reading Well for mental health
A detailed overview of the titles on the Reading Well for mental health list, including background information, formats and publication dates.
05 June 2018
Animated GIF - Reading Well for mental health
Reading Well for mental health animated GIF. Perfect to use on social media.
05 June 2018
Plasma screen artwork - Reading Well for mental health
Artwork promoting the Reading Well for mental health scheme, which can be used on plasma screens in libraries and GP surgeries.
05 June 2018
Social media graphic - Reading Well for mental health
Reading Well for mental health artwork for use on social media.
05 June 2018
Interactive prescriber leaflet - Reading Well for mental health
A digital version of the user leaflet for Reading Well for mental health. The prescriber can digitally select titles from the list, then print the leaflet. The leaflet also provides information about how the scheme works, resources available in your local...
05 June 2018
Promotional dumpbin artwork - Reading Well for mental health
Artwork for library dumpbins for the Reading Well for mental health list.
05 June 2018
Book selection framework - Reading Well for mental health
The book selection framework for the new Reading Well for mental health list, launching in June 2018.
05 June 2018
Book selection protocol - Reading Well for mental health
A guide to the selection protocol for the 2018 Reading Well for mental health booklist.
05 June 2018
Background information - Reading Well for mental health
Background information to the Reading Well for mental health scheme.
05 June 2018
Health Information Week 2018 ideas postcard
Ideas for promoting Health Information Week 2018 from Health Education England.
05 June 2018
Summary brochure - Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016 to 2021
A summary brochure of the government’s Libraries Taskforce report on public libraries. Libraries Deliver: Ambition sets out the government’s and Taskforce’s vision for, and commitment to, public libraries in England and provides a focus for joint action. The full report is available...
22 May 2018
Big Bones by Laura Dockrill - Live out loud: Secondary School resources packs
This resource pack is based on Big Bones, a vibrant and bold teen novel from writer and performance poet Laura Dockrill. It is a coming-of-age story about self-appreciation, body-confidence and learning how to love yourself and others – and it will...
16 May 2018
Children's University Learning Destination Poster
The Summer Reading Challenge is a nationally validated learning activity and libraries are recognised Learning Destinations. Download this official Children’s University Learning Destination poster to display in your library.
16 May 2018
Children's University
Find out how children can earn Children’s University hours by taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge and Chatterbooks groups.
15 May 2018
RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower - Sunflower colouring sheet
“This is a wonderful first gardening book for young children that perfectly captures the magic of growing a beautiful plant from a tiny seed.” Jamie Butterworth, RHS Ambassador A delightful introduction to plant life and nature, as little ones get hands-on to...
09 May 2018
2016/17 evaluation infographic
Infographic showing the results of the 2016/17 evaluation of Reading Well
09 May 2018
Universal Health Offer Infographic
Adaptable infographic detailing the work of the Libraries Connected Universal Health Offer. Powerpoint document.
07 May 2018
City vs. Country
Do you prefer being in the city or the countryside? We’ve selected some of our favourite books about urban and rural spaces.
02 May 2018
The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya
A Reading Group Guide for The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya. About The Girl Who Smiled Beads “The plot provided by the universe was filled with starvation, war and rape. I would not—could not—live in that tale.” Clemantine Wamariya was...
02 May 2018
The Children of Castle Rock by Natasha Farrant - The Great Library Orienteering Challenge
The Children of Castle Rock ‘There would be at least two betrayals, a few lies and a couple of near-death experiences before they could really call themselves friends’ Alice Mistlethwaite has been packed off to an unusual boarding school in Scotland. Everyone...
