Exciting news. Manchester Libraries have been nominated for two Libraries Connected Awards in recognition of our outstanding service.
Libraries Connected is a national organisation that represents the public library sector. They organise prestigious library awards that are decided annually in June.
This year we’ve been nominated for the following 2 awards.
- Children’s Promise category – Manchester Libraries Bookgifting service
Suzi Wild, Amanda Haran, Thomas Ley, Cheryl Pridgeon, Margaret Duff.
Working tirelessly to deliver an amazing service, targeting some of the most deprived communities in Manchester, including book gifting to communities, work with schools and new initiatives such as ECO/Climate change events, and gifting books for Play Streets events.
- Culture & Creativity category – Central Library events programme
Danny Middleton, Dorothee Devouge, Chris Whitfield.
Driving the events programme at Manchester Central Library ensuring the bringing together of diverse audiences and a high quality cultural offer that is full of surprises. Find out about the Central Library programme here.
Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure says “We are very proud of our libraries in Manchester. The service offered by libraries staff and volunteers are second to none. I’m proud that this is recognised nationally and that several of our staff have been nominated for 2 prestigious Libraries Connected awards.”
Good luck to us for both shortlisted nominations in June.