As the beating hearts of our communities and often the only free-to-access space where diverse groups gather to share ideas and inspire one another, the link between libraries and creativity is stronger than ever today. CILIPS know library-led creativity truly can change lives and that is why we are inviting our members and their colleagues across the UK to get involved with 64 Million Artists’ January Challenge: lighting up the month for the communities we serve at what often feels like the gloomiest time of the year.

In this creative and collaborative training webinar on Wednesday 22nd of November 10:30am – 12pm, we will welcome Jemima Frankel from 64 Million Artists to introduce the first-ever Libraries Challenge Pack, to which CILIPS have been honoured to contribute. We will discover how libraries of all sectors can take part this January: from highlighting each day’s challenge on your library noticeboard and social media channels to incorporating the activities into your beloved Bookbug sessions and existing craftivism clubs, or even using the daily prompts to tempt in anyone yet to cross the library threshold, the only limit is your imagination. We’re especially excited for CILIPS challenge day on Wednesday 24th January, when the CILIPS team will be visiting our own local branches to join this incredible nationwide co-creation. We’d love to see you there!

Please click here to register for this event!

Join us and let your light shine bright this January, library staff. We know you’re more than up for the Challenge!

This is a public event open to all library staff, you do not need to be a CILIP member to attend.