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Inspiring green values
We're committed to working together with our staff, partners and customers to protect our planet. Take a look at just some of the ways you can support us in being Green in our libraries, learning centres and more.
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Services for Schools
InspiRead Book Awards Announces 2024 winners and secures funding for next two years
After six weeks of reading and voting, the winners of the InspiRead Book Awards have been revealed.
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Services for Schools
Education Library Service - Best Fiction Lists
Our professional librarians produce recommended fiction lists.
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Arc Partnership sponsorship helps inspire children and young people.
Sponsorship from Arc Partnership is supporting the work of Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries …
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Inspiring NPO End of Year Trailer
Watch our end of year trailer for 2023/24