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Ipswich County Library shortlisted for national award
Written by Alice Violett · Published Sep 27, 2017
Ipswich County Library's Chat n Chill project is one of four library programmes shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award.
Suffolk Libraries celebrates another successful Summer Reading Challenge
Written by James Powell · Published Sep 6, 2017
We're celebrating another summer of inspiring young children to discover the joy of books and reading.
An update on Suffolk Libraries' 'Next Five Years' review
Written by James Powell · Published Aug 4, 2017
For the last few months, Suffolk Libraries has been carrying out a comprehensive review to help plan for the next five years of its contact, which was renewed on 1 August.
Suffolk Libraries to run the county's public library service for another five years
Written by James Powell · Published Aug 2, 2017
Suffolk Libraries has formally extended its contract with Suffolk County Council to run the county’s public library service for another five years.
Suffolk Libraries chief executive to retire
Written by James Powell · Published Jul 17, 2017
Suffolk Libraries' chief executive has announced she is planning to retire in 2018.
Results of the Felixstowe Book Festival Young People's Writing Competition 2017
Written by James Powell · Published Jul 12, 2017
The results of Felixstowe Book Festival’s 2017 writing competition for young people have been announced and the winning entries are also being made available as a special Suffolk Libraries eBook compilation.
Local author and librarian Francesca Armour-Chelu publishes second novel
Written by James Powell · Published Jul 5, 2017
Halesworth based children’s author Francesca Armour-Chelu is publishing the second and concluding part of the Fenn Halflin series this week.
Top author Anthony Horowitz provides support to Sudbury Library’s short story competition for children
Written by James Powell · Published Jul 3, 2017
One of the country’s most successful authors, Anthony Horowitz OBE, has agreed to support Sudbury Library’s short story competition for children by writing an introduction to a book of the best entries.
Donation to Woodbridge Library supports town's young people
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jun 30, 2017
The Seckford Foundation has donated £1,000 to create a new permanent collection of informative books for young people at Woodbridge Library. The donation is in recognition of former Farlingaye High School headteacher Sue Hargadon, who retired last year after almost 20 years of outstanding contribution to the school and wider community.
Suffolk Libraries given National Portfolio status with new Arts Council England funding
Written by James Powell · Published Jun 28, 2017
Arts Council England have announced that Suffolk Libraries will have the status of a National Portfolio Organisation for 2018-2022 and will receive £704,000 over this period.