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

Date: 22 01 2024

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

  

Teenagers’ Reading: Enjoyment And Engagement

Monday 22nd January, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

How do we combat the decline in teenagers' reading enjoyment and engagement? Join University of Edinburgh Literacy Lab's Dr Sarah McGeown and Charlotte Webber to hear feedback from teenagers on reading attitudes, as well as practical ideas for how to support their reading practices.

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SLA Lancashire Branch Event 2024

Thursday 25th January, 9am - 2.45pm

Members are invited to a day of speakers, sharing best practice and an opportunity to tour the historic libraries and museum at Stonyhurst College.

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New To School Libraries

Thursday 25th January, 9am - 4.30pm

"Truly inspirational... so many wonderful ideas for the future of my library!" - Delegate Feedback

Are you new to school libraries and seeking some guidance? Our popular course covers every aspect of school librarianship to ensure you and your school library thrive!

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Plus, coming up next week...

 

Publishers' Roadshow

29th & 30th January, 1st February,3.30pm - 4.30pm

Our online Publishers Roadshows are the perfect way to start 2024! FREE and exclusively for members, discover all the brilliant books to be hitting shelves soon for every age group...

Book 0 - 5 Book Middle Grade Book YA 

 

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