Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. One of the ways we support older people is by offering free benefits checks. When you reach State Pension age, you could apply for different...

Good Things' Digital Inclusion Meet Up for Libraries Meet Up 21 May Good Things Foundation is hosting an online meet up for library staff and volunteers supporting people with digital inclusion. These sessions are co-delivered with library digital inclusion leads at...

The Living Knowledge Network is offering two webinars focused on inclusive practice in libraries. Access First: Co‑creating Inclusive Collections and Experiences explores how libraries can work with communities to shape collections and services that better reflect...

Storytelling with Maps The Living Knowledge Network has released an on‑demand webinar exploring how libraries can use maps as creative storytelling tools. Led by Loughborough University, the session introduces practical ways to engage communities through visual...

Part 2: Reconnecting generations through intergenerational work 📅Thursday 11th December, 10-11am A session focusing on practical applications of intergenerational work from a library perspective. Bringing libraries to the people: pop-ups and outreach 📅Thursday 15th...

Winter can be particularly challenging for older people due to financial worries and an increased likelihood of developing cold-related health problems, as well as slips and falls in icy conditions. The high cost-of-living has left many concerned about food and energy...

We’re excited to share a new resource that could benefit our community: the AI Gateway, a free, interactive learning platform designed to make artificial intelligence understandable and accessible to all. Created by Good Things Foundation, the AI Gateway starts with...

We’re pleased to share a valuable training opportunity from the Living Knowledge Network that explores how libraries can foster meaningful connections between generations. This two-part webinar series, delivered by Generations Working Together, is designed to help...

📅Monday 27th October, 10:00–12:00 We are pleased to let you know that we have been able to arrange Data Protection training which will be free for all Community Libraries in Wales, and will include translation. This will take place online on Monday 27th October,...

Learn how to craft an effective prompt to save time and effort by using Microsoft 365 Copilot to create, draft, and brainstorm new ideas and material using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Learning objectives By the end of this...

Wednesday 22nd October 10 - 11am Have you noticed an increase in requests/visits from home educators? Are you wondering how to engage further with families whose children are educated outside of school? Nicky McIntosh will share insights from recent research with...

This October, Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) are launching a major new digital volunteering platform, which will be free for registered charities to use. The development of the platform has been funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. The platform has been...

Do you have a live business issue or challenge or development opportunity that students from the University of Roehampton could help you solve? If you do, we would love to hear from you! Through the Live Projects Module, you present postgraduate students with a live...

In this one-hour webinar, presented by Jack Roscoe, Tech Champion for Audience Data Collection, attendees will learn the basics of designing their own audience or visitor surveys. If surveys aren’t providing the insights needed, or organisations are taking their first...

There are two webinars coming up in September: Storytelling with plants: connecting young people to nature 📅Thursday 4th September 10am – 11am How can nature enhance wellbeing? And how can libraries play an active role in connecting young people to nature in engaging...

To be eligible for the following sessions, you only need to be a community managed library based in Wales. We will be adding additional sessions in due course. Cyfathrebu / Communication Recriwtio a Chadw Ymddiriedolwyr / Trustee Recruitment and Retention Recriwtio a...

Wednesday 22 May 11am-12 How can libraries stay relevant in the 21st century? How can we use library spaces to change and innovate? Come join a unique virtual tour of Helsinki Central Library - Oodi - for a Finnish perspective on what a modern library can be. Oodi is...

How do young people feel when they engage with libraries? What barriers do they face and how does this affect their likelihood to return?  How can we create inclusive and welcoming environments for young people? Join us for a condensed version of the I’m A Teenager......

📅Thursday 20th March 2025 - 2PM In this session, Charlotte will share her personal experience of how she has used skills in leadership and influencing to create support for volunteering. With a broad range of both operational and strategic experience, Charlotte has...

📅Wednesday 26th March 10-11am Are you looking to turn your library spaces greener? Want to make the most of your indoor spaces? Join this webinar with Chris Collins from Garden Organic, a charity that promotes organic gardening and composting, citizen science and seed...