What's on at the SLA at a glance...

There's a lot happening at the SLA, so this page gives you a brief overview of what's going on. 

Upcoming Events
Jun 24 2026 9:30AM

Gloucestershire Branch Meet-Up

All those working in school libraries in Gloucestershire and its borders are warmly welcomed to our next network meeting.

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24/06/2026 09:30:0024/06/2026 14:30:00Gloucestershire Branch Meet-Up

Gloucestershire Branch Meet-Up

Jun 24 2026 9:30AM

All those working in school libraries in Gloucestershire and its borders are warmly welcomed to our next network meeting.

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Jun 24 2026 9:30AM

Gloucestershire Branch Meet-Up

All those working in school libraries in Gloucestershire and its borders are warmly welcomed to our next network meeting.

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Jun 24 2026 3:00PM

Sussex Branch Online Meet-Up

Join us for an informal virtual meet-up for members of the Sussex Branch

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24/06/2026 15:00:0024/06/2026 16:00:00Sussex Branch Online Meet-Up

Sussex Branch Online Meet-Up

Jun 24 2026 3:00PM

Join us for an informal virtual meet-up for members of the Sussex Branch

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Jun 24 2026 3:00PM

Sussex Branch Online Meet-Up

Join us for an informal virtual meet-up for members of the Sussex Branch

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Jun 25 2026 1:30PM

Oxfordshire SLA Summer Meeting

Round up of the academic year and midway review of the National Year of Reading.

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25/06/2026 13:30:0025/06/2026 15:00:00Oxfordshire SLA Summer Meeting

Oxfordshire SLA Summer Meeting

Jun 25 2026 1:30PM

Round up of the academic year and midway review of the National Year of Reading.

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Jun 25 2026 1:30PM

Oxfordshire SLA Summer Meeting

Round up of the academic year and midway review of the National Year of Reading.

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Latest News and Blogs

Jun 19 2026

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

We spoke to author Stephen Lightbown about representation, bedtime stories, and dads as reading role models

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Jun 18 2026

Maintaining the momentum of the National Year of Reading

Sian Hardy, Director of Literacy Hive, considers deliberate, proactive and empowering change in the National Year of Reading

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May 26 2026

Spotlight on our Headline Conference Sponsor

We caught up with Duncan Wright from Accessit Library ahead of their headline sponsorship of the SLA conference

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In conjunction with Softlink we are once again opening our School Library Display competition to schools who would like to send us photos of the amazing displays that promote your school libraries. No display this time? Have a look and be inspired! 

In reaction to world events a group of school librarians have created Read for Refugees - a way to take action, show support, and encourage reading. 

We're pleased to work with CILIP for stronger advocacy and better support for the school library sector. 

The SLA are proud partners of UK Parliament Week. We will be providing resources, ideas and activities to help you make the most of UK Parliament Week to get all pupils involved with democracy and realising their role in it.