What's on at the SLA this week...

Date: 08 01 2024

Your weekly round-up of all the exciting events not to be missed this week.

 

Member Meet-Up: Speed Networking

Wednesday 10th January,10am - 11am

Want to share your challenges with someone in the same boat? Have questions for other library staff? This Member Meet-Up offers SLA members the chance to meet each other, ask questions and make connections. FREE, member-only event!

 Book here

 

Plus, coming up next week...

 

Using Books to Talk about Dying, Death and Bereavement

Wednesday 17th January, 10am - 11am

Bereavement affects all ages, including young people. Yet, often children and teenagers are left out of conversations about the end of life. Join Dr Alison Waller for this session that will explore adolescent grief and the creative ways to discuss it, including the best books to use.

Book here 

 

My Dad Can - A Father's Day Interview with Stephen Lightbown

Posted on 19/06/2026
We spoke to author Stephen Lightbown about representation, bedtime stories, and dads as reading role models

Maintaining the momentum of the National Year of Reading

Posted on 18/06/2026
Sian Hardy, Director of Literacy Hive, considers deliberate, proactive and empowering change in the National Year of Reading

Spotlight on our Headline Conference Sponsor

Posted on 26/05/2026
We caught up with Duncan Wright from Accessit Library ahead of their headline sponsorship of the SLA conference