Kirklees Libraries recently issued their annual report, and its a gripping read!

Its been decades since libraries were a place we would visit solely to borrow a book. They have evolved into a place where residents head to for personal development, learn new skills, immerse themselves in history groups, sing songs and music with children, knit and natter for the latest gossip, head for a coffee post walk or work up a sweat with a weekly boxercise session or online provision each of these sessions are about people are interacting, socialising and supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Listening to and involving residents is vital to the library offer, whether it stems from a general conversation, a consultation session with partners, local businesses, community and voluntary organisations. Some of these conversations have resulted in the delivery of lots of amazing projects:

2021 saw the library service showered with accolades and awards, from individual awards including a BME for Library Development Manager Andy Wright and Kirklees Apprentice of the Year award for Ambreen Aziz, to recognition for their Death Positive Libraries project, winner the award of the Libraries Connect Health and Wellbeing Award.Read the full report and what the library service have in store for 2022 2027.

If you want to become a volunteer with the library service, drop them an email!Volunteer.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk.

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Kirklees Libraries annual report is a 5 star read! - Kirklees Together