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Braunton crowned South West Library of the Year
Braunton crowned South West Library of the Year

BBC News

time30-04-2025

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Braunton crowned South West Library of the Year

A small library in North Devon is celebrating after being crowned the South West Library of the Year. Braunton Library was singled out in the British Book Awards 2025 for its creativity and work in the community. The library hosts numerous groups, including a Lego club for children, knit and natter and coffee and crochet groups for adults, as well as creative writing sessions. The library has now been automatically put forward for the British Book Awards 2025 national finals at a ceremony in London on 12 May. 'Out in the wilds' In the South West category, Braunton was one of four finalists run by Libraries Unlimited, the charity that operates libraries in Devon and Library has 1,589 members and receives about 24,500 visits per year. It hosts about 300 events, with an attendance of about 3,000 per library is open six days a week with the help of volunteers, who also help raise money for the charity which operates Gilbert, chairman of the Friends of Braunton Library, said the team was delighted with the title of South West Library of the Year. "It's fantastic that a little library like ours out in the wilds of north Devon can win an award like that," he Cotton uses Braunton Library as part of the knit and natter group. Mrs Cottons said she has an illness which means she is unable to go out much but said she loved the library because "it's somewhere I can come and have a laugh and have a great time".The British Book Awards, also known as The Nibbies, is run by The Bookseller magazine. As a regional winner, Braunton Library is now automatically in the running for British Book Awards will take place at Grosvenor House, London, on Monday 12 May when the overall Library of the Year winner will be announced.

Exeter Library on shortlist to be crowned South West's best
Exeter Library on shortlist to be crowned South West's best

Yahoo

time20-02-2025

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Exeter Library on shortlist to be crowned South West's best

Exeter Library has been shortlisted as the Best Library in the South West in the final of the British Book Awards 2025. The library will be up against Bideford Library and Braunton Library for the award. The regional and country winners of the Library of the Year award will be announced on Wednesday March 12, whilst the overall winner will be revealed during The British Book Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House London on Monday May 12. The National Book Awards aim to recognise libraries for their ingenuity in the face of increasing pressures. The British Book Awards 2025 Library of the Year Award, sponsored by publisher DK and run in association with the Reading Agency, celebrates libraries that serve their readers and implement initiatives which reach deep into communities, improving the lives of individuals through storytelling and literature. Philip Jones, editor of The Bookseller and chair of the judges for The British Book Awards, said: 'I am absolutely delighted by the number, strength and depth of the entries in the first year we have taken a regional approach to The Library of the Year award. "These are libraries busting a gut to put reading at the heart of what they do, and, as a consequence, improve the lives of their patrons. Focused on local people in everyday locations, highlighting the innovative work done in 2024 is vital and a real pleasure.' Karen Napier MBE, and CEO The Reading Agency said: 'The exceptional entries to this year's Library of the Year award demonstrate the vital role that public libraries play in our communities. "What particularly stands out is how these libraries have become true community hubs by working so collaboratively with local partners. "These finalists represent the very best of what modern libraries can achieve, proving that libraries remain essential, dynamic spaces of learning, creativity, and community engagement, with reading at their heart.'

Guernsey library announced as UK award finalist
Guernsey library announced as UK award finalist

Yahoo

time20-02-2025

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Guernsey library announced as UK award finalist

Guernsey's public library has been announced as a finalist for a major UK award recognising its work with children and young people, organisers have revealed. Guille-Allès Library, in St Peter Port, is one of four South West finalists for Library of the Year, part of the British Book Awards 2025. The library was shortlisted for its work organising its Summer Reading Challenge which encouraged children to read six books over the summer holidays. Jodie Hearn, head of the library's services for children and young people, said the nomination was "really exciting" and highlighted the efforts of the library's "whole team". Miss Hearn said just over 1,800 children took part in the challenge - about 35% of the island's three to 11 year olds. "It's a really good way to encourage children to read over the summer, especially when they're not in school and there's a bit of a reading dip," she said. The Library of the Year Award "celebrates libraries that serve their readers and implement initiatives which reach deep into communities, improving the lives of individuals through storytelling and literature", organisers said. The winner of the award will be revealed on 12 May. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Postal workers rescue library home deliveries Guernsey library launches summer reading challenge Woman recognised for improving library accessibility Guille-Allès Library

3 independent North Yorkshire bookshops named finalists at British Book Awards
3 independent North Yorkshire bookshops named finalists at British Book Awards

Yahoo

time18-02-2025

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3 independent North Yorkshire bookshops named finalists at British Book Awards

Three North Yorkshire bookshops have been revealed as regional finalists for Independent Bookshop of the Year. Kemps Books & General Store in Malton, Pickering Book Tree in Pickering and The Little Ripon Bookshop in Ripon are among seven other finalists across the North of England named in the category, as part of The British Book Awards 2025. In total, a 'record number' of submissions, including 72 independent bookshops are shortlisted across England, Scotland and Wales. The British Book Awards 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award, sponsored by book wholesaler Gardners, 'celebrates stores that reach beyond the literary landscape and bring books to the heart of local communities'. House of Books & Friends - Manchester Kemps Books & General Store - Malton Linghams Bookshop - Heswall Pickering Book Tree - Pickering Queer Lit - Manchester Sam Read Bookseller - Grasmere Serenity Booksellers - Stockport Simply Books - Bramhall The Little Ripon Bookshop - Ripon Wave of Nostalgia – Haworth On Tripadvisor, Kemps has received praise from its customers, including one who said: 'Whenever we visit Malton we always pop into Kemps for a browse. In addition to books they stock a good range of quality cards and gifts, and it is clear that they select their stock with great care. Well worth a visit.' Meanwhile, Pickering Book Tree is said to have a 'superb selection of books'. A reviewer on Tripadvisor added: 'Good prices. The staff and owners are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this bookshop.' Recommended reading: Here are some of York's cosiest cafes to read a book in according to locals 4 North Yorkshire bookshops revealed in new travel guide for book-lovers 'We're pretty unique' - York trader starts new chapter in former empty shop Elsewhere, The Little Ripon Bookshop was complimented for its 'great selection' of books and 'friendly and knowledgeable staff' on Google reviews. The review continued: 'They often host events such as meet the author. The windows always look lovely. Check out their Instagram page!' The regional and country winners of the Independent Bookshop of the Year award will be announced on Tuesday, March 11, while the overall winner will be revealed during The British Book Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House London on Monday, May 12.

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