Elizabeth Beverley

📣 The 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing shortlist is here! This year's books have a focus on marginalised perspectives. ✨✍️ Congratulations to the exceptional shortlisted authors! 🏅 #Carnegies2025 Delve into the books here: 🔗 carnegies.co.uk/writing-shortl…

Revealing the shortlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! 🏅 These fabulous books transmit stories in ways that words alone cannot. 🎨✨ Congratulations to the brilliant shortlisted illustrators! #Carnegies2025 🎉 Explore the full list here: 🔗 carnegies.co.uk/illustration-s…

If you or someone you know is unable to get to a library, perhaps because of age, disability or other special circumstance, our friendly At Home service may be able to bring library books to you. Please ring 01635 519827 for details or email library@westberks.gov.uk

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to tell us what you most like about your local library. We love to hear about how #WestBerks Libraries have made a difference in your life. If you haven't already done so, please share your story with us at buff.ly/4huIKxS

Seal…Or my attempt at painting a seal! Lovely evening having another go at being creative at @ryoungart in #wokingham thanks for another inspiring session. #fridaynightfun #painting

Wonderful to interview @LivKiernan at #NewburyLibrary about her latest book #TheEndofUs As part of @WBerksLibraries #authorchat series Wonderful question from audience and thanks to @newburywaterstones for selling books on the day. @quercusbooks @riverrun_books

Announcing the longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025!🏅🎨 Featuring vibrant colours and innovative mediums, these 16 works delightfully portray themes like caring for nature and the power of reading. 📚🌟 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlists…

We are delighted to share the longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! 🏅🖋️ Highlighting empathy and diversity, these 19 works range from gripping dystopian adventures to stories about navigating grief and self-esteem. ✍️💫 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlists…

It is finally time! We are excited to reveal the longlists for the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration. 🎉 Congratulations to the wonderful authors and illustrators longlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🖌️📖✨ View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlists…

This year why not make a New Year's resolution to volunteer in West Berkshire Libraries, West Berkshire Museum or Shaw House? We have lots of opportunities and you will be joining a great team! For details please email cultureandlibrariesvolunteers@westberks.gov.uk

Come and meet Ruby, a lovely Pets As Therapy dog at #Mortimer Library on Saturday 8 February from 10.30am-12 noon. You can say hello to Ruby when you visit, and she'd love to listen to you read her a story too!

Calling all 7-11 year olds: join us at Newbury Library on Friday 21 February 10:30am-12pm for a Sign Makers Workshop with Explore Learning. This event is FREE, but booking is essential. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. To book: buff.ly/4glQXUn.

We love our libraries and hope you do too! This month we're inviting you to tell us what you most like about your local library. We would love to hear about how #WestBerks Libraries have made a difference in your life. Please share your story with us at buff.ly/4huIKxS

Join us on Friday 21 February from 1-2pm at #Newbury Library as we talk to Olivia Kiernan, author of The End of Us. The event be followed by an audience Q & A with the author. Tickets £5. To book online: buff.ly/3XuQZBu

It's Health Information Week! Remember you can find Reading Well books to help manage your #health and #wellbeing in all our libraries and borrow them for FREE. We have special collections for children, young people and adults, all recommended by health professionals.

Thank you to Simon Mason for coming to Newbury Library to be interviewed about his latest book, “A Voice in the Night.” A wonderful afternoon of informative storytelling and insight into Simon’s writing processes.... @SimonMasonbooks @riverrunbooks

If you live in the Compton area, make a date to drop in to our Pop-up Library at Compton Village Hall next Thursday, 23 January, 10am to 12pm. Pop in to say hello and find a selection of books for you to borrow. New library members especially welcome!

Wonderful to interview @SimonMasonbooks at #NewburyLibrary about his latest book #AVoiceinthenight as part of #authorchat @WBerksLibraries great audience questions & thanks to @Waterstonesnewb for selling books on the day. @riverrunbooks #Libraries @AnaBooks @LizzieMastersUK

New parents - if you have a #baby older than 10 weeks and you have NOT received a #Bookstart #book pack for them, you can now get one FREE from your local library. Drop in to collect one any time during library opening hours: buff.ly/36rK7e0

Our #SummerReadingChallenge characters are back this winter with a FREE online #WinterMiniChallenge for children. Sign up, set your own reading goal and finish your books by 20 February 2025 to join the fun! Visit the Challenge website to find out more: buff.ly/3ZoH3Mq