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

Date: 11 03 2024

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

  

SLA Yorks/Humber: Public & School Libraries Working Together

Wednesday 13th March, 10am - 12pm

Members in Yorkshire/Humberside are invited to explore the potential collaborations and connections between school and public library services. Come along to hear ideas generated from community consultations, explore wider opportunities that public library arts and culture offer, and share ideas with fellow branch members.

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How to Address Difficult News with Your Students

Wednesday 13th March, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

The news can often be challenging, worrying and divisive. So how can we help our young people to navigate it? Join our webinar with The Day to discover the benefits of bringing current affairs into the library or classroom.

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Plus, coming up next week...

 

Member Meet-up: Scotland-based Members

Monday 18th March, 4pm - 5pm

This is a chance for members based in Scotland to meet virtually in a free and informal networking session, giving the opportunity for you to meet other members, ask each other questions, share best practice, and discuss issues specific to your Scottish school context. 

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Hertfordshire SLA CPD Morning

Tuesday 19th March, 9am - 12.30pm

Members are invited to a morning of speakers and networking, which includes sessions on training and maintaining student library leadership, ideas for turning unwanted stock into library art and effective ways to run a Carnegie reading group. FREE for members!

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Bev's Book Chat: Easter Edition

Tuesday 19th March, 3.30pm - 4pm

Join Bev for her round up of the top reads this Easter half term. Hear her latest recommendations at this informal and free, member-only session.

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Google Super Searchers

Thursday 21st March, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Search engines have become increasingly important tools for libraries. And now's your chance to learn from the best, with Google Super Searchers! Discover the NEW programme to increase the search and information literacy skills of library staff.

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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