16 episodes

Podcast by Northamptonshire Libraries celebrating all things books.

For the Love of Books - The LibraryPlus Podcast Northamptonshire Library Plus

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Podcast by Northamptonshire Libraries celebrating all things books.

    Episode 5 - "Libraries do everything that Google can't"

    Episode 5 - "Libraries do everything that Google can't"

    Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

    In this episode we talk to staff and volunteers at Burton Latimer Community Library about everything that they have on offer, and what libraries mean to them. We are also joined by local author, Mark Horsley, to discuss his young adult book, "Tremors Day" and the importance of developing a love of reading at a young age. 

    For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

    Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
    Twitter: @Library_Plus
    Instagram: @northantslibraries

    • 50 min
    Episode 4 - "A book made of cheese"

    Episode 4 - "A book made of cheese"

    Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

    In this episode we talk to Max from Corby Library about everything that they have on offer, including the Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Six. We are also joined by Hugh, Harriet and Margaret from Northamptonshire Association for the Blind to discuss their book groups and "Sensational Books" - an exhibition they have been involved with at Bodleian Libraries. 

    For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

    Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
    Twitter: @Library_Plus
    Instagram: @northantslibraries

    • 49 min
    Episode 3 - "A cabinet of gin"

    Episode 3 - "A cabinet of gin"

    Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

    In this episode we talk to Patricia from Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire about the excellent free service they provide for new businesses, and we are joined by Rachael and Lou who are creating a new Read Easy group for Corby and Kettering. We also discuss reading for wellbeing with Kate Houghton from Aruna Wellbeing, and unveil "For the Love of Books - Summer Six", the reading challenge for grown ups.

    For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

    Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
    Twitter: @Library_Plus
    Instagram: @northantslibraries

    • 53 min
    Episode 2 - "I learnt a lot from Jilly Cooper"

    Episode 2 - "I learnt a lot from Jilly Cooper"

    Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

    In this episode we talk to Linda from Desborough Community Library about the many events and services they provide, and we discuss "The English Patient", our Big Jubilee Read title, with Rose, who founded a book club at Desborough. We are also joined by Catherine Coe who created allstories.org.uk which is a free mentorship programme for under-represented children's writers.

    For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

    Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
    Twitter: @Library_Plus
    Instagram: @northantslibraries

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 1 - "It does keep popping up"

    Episode 1 - "It does keep popping up"

    Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading.

    In this episode we talk to David and Kay from Northampton Central Library about the fascinating history of the library as well as what is on offer there today. We are also joined by Hayley Barton from the University of Northampton who tells us about her "Reading for Wellbeing" project which is taking place at Central Library. If that wasn't enough, we discuss the Big Jubilee Read, which celebrates books and authors from across the commonwealth to coincide with Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

    For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

    Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
    Twitter: @Library_Plus
    Instagram: @northantslibraries

    • 32 min
    That difficult second series

    That difficult second series

    Northamptonshire LibraryPlus brings you this podcast to celebrate books and reading. 

    In this this trailer you can discover what is coming up this series, hear our 30 second sell and quick fire questions, and find out about our podcast competition.

    For more information visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/fortheloveofbooks

    Facebook: @libraryplusreadingchallenge
    Twitter: @Library_Plus
    Instagram: @northantslibraries

    • 7 min

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