Manchester Libraries Shine in Awards Shortlist

0:00On March 11th, the short list for the library's connected awards has just been announced, highlighting top library workers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Several staff from Manchester Libraries earned spots in three categories, celebrating their innovative work for users and communities. These nominations cover health and well-being through inclusive craft groups and worry worms, support for visually impaired residents via audio trails, and expanded partnerships, plus efforts to boost diversity in children's books with festivals and events. Manchester Libraries built on their win last year in the Culture and Creativity category for a program at Withenshaas Forum Library. Their staff keeps pushing boundaries to make libraries welcoming for all. Local officials praise the team's extra efforts in serving diverse groups, while the charity's chief executive notes a record number of entries, showing library workers' creativity amid tough times. An expert panel will judge the short list, with winners named in June at the annual seminar underscoring how these spaces stay

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