Challenge yourself to get Reading Ahead! “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King. The Reading Agency aims to bring this magic to readers all over the country. It has been proven that reading opens up opportunities in both education and the workplace, improving not just literacy skills, but writing skills too. One in six adults in the UK struggle with … [Read more...]
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week happens every November, aiming to raise trans visibility and address issues faced by the community in everyday life. It’s a time to learn, reflect and honour transgender lives lost to violence. SGS Library+ are proud to support this awareness week and have highlighted some resources below from our catalogues that celebrate the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]
National Stress Awareness Day
Stress is a common experience in the UK, so it’s important to find ways that we can manage emotional and mental pressures before they become a problem. Each year on November 3rd, Rethink Mental Illness run National Stress Awareness Day to get people talking about the issue and recognise the various causes. You can find loads of information on their website if you’re interested … [Read more...]
National Novel Writing Month
How you can get involved with #NaNoWriMo this November! "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." – Toni Morrison There is always room for more stories in the world! November brings #NaNoWriMo where people from all over the world start their creative journey of writing a novel. Signing up to National Novel … [Read more...]
Black History Month
There are heaps of ways to engage with Black History Month this October at LibraryPlus! Black history is history and this awareness month is the perfect time to learn about key moments in black history, as well as celebrate the successes of black writers, educators and other creative innovators. Across SGS libraries, we’ve picked our favourite reads that promote some amazing … [Read more...]
