A toolkit to support libraries to get involved with Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9th February 2025).
The toolkit includes useful information, resources, display and activity ideas and template social media copy. read more
A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for children collection. read more
A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for teens collection. read more
Reading Friends is a flexible model with reading and conversation at its heart.
Take a look at the core principles of Reading Friends as there are some key aspects and values which remain the same – no matter the model. read more
This project plan will help you to keep things on track to help you deliver a great Reading Friends project in your local area. We have some examples, but feel free to edit depending on what works best for you locally. read more
Use this checklist to support the setup of your Reading Friends project. read more
This information sheet talk about dementia and how to make Reading Friends sessions dementia friendly. It is for those leading groups or one-to-ones with people who are living with dementia. read more
This information sheet can support you in choosing a dementia friendly space for your session and links to other dementia-focused charities who can also support. read more
The new form for October 2024-October 2025. We encourage monthly submission of the simplified form, but there are two important dates highlighted (Jan 2025 and June 2025).
Please email it to [email protected] on the submission dates. If you have any questions get in touch. read more
Use this survey for one off activities like taster sessions after the activity. read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun activities.
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A comms toolkit to support us in promoting our Big Give Campaign. read more