@librariesrising.bsky.social
We are a collaborative network creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today. Libraries Rising is the working name of Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (formerly known as ASCEL)
@librariesrising.bsky.socialDo you work with children and young people in a library?
We want to hear from you! Our Skills Survey takes around 10 minutes and will help shape future training, resources and support.
📅 Closes 15 Oct 2026
🤩£40 voucher prize draw
www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLJWFLK
@librariesrising.bsky.socialOver the coming months, we’ll be bringing together children, young people, families and library staff to share experiences and co-create the refreshed Promise and Journey.
Find out more about what’s next and how you can get involved: librariesrising.org.uk/children-and...
@librariesrising.bsky.socialWe’ve been awarded funding from Arts Council England to refresh our Children and Young People’s Promise and Journey! Created 10 years ago, they help libraries create welcoming and inspiring spaces for children and families. Now it’s time for a refresh and children and young people will shape it!
@librariesrising.bsky.socialIt brings together tools, templates, evidence and learning to help library services strengthen their work with Family Hubs, and highlights the role libraries can play as trusted, accessible spaces for children, young people and families.
Explore now: www2.local.gov.uk/toolkit/conn...
@librariesrising.bsky.socialInterested in growing your work with Family Hubs? We’re pleased to have supported the @LGA in creating the Connecting Communities: Family Hubs and Libraries Toolkit, with resources and case studies contributed by our members.
@librariesrising.bsky.socialWant to make the case for co-creation in your service?
Explore our advocacy toolkit for evidence and practical guidance on starting the conversation:
@librariesrising.bsky.socialFocus on long-term change Co-creation can transform services by building stronger relationships with communities, developing staff skills and creating more inclusive spaces
@librariesrising.bsky.socialChallenge the barriers Co-creation doesn’t have to be perfect from the start. Encourage the idea of experimenting with new ideas, reflect on what works (and what doesn't) and learn along the way.
@librariesrising.bsky.socialBetter Engagement The strongest engagement happens when young people are involved early, trusted with real decisions and see their ideas reflected.
@librariesrising.bsky.socialShow the impact Co-creation builds confidence, develops skills and creates a sense of belonging and trust between young people and library services.
@librariesrising.bsky.socialHow to make the case for co-creation in your library service? Use the evidence: Our Youth Engagement Network evaluation shows the impact on 236 young people and 20 library services working co-creatively
