Libraries Live Journal - Journal - Page 1
The Commission
The Mother of Libraries
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Action research themes identified:
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The welcoming, family and
community nature of the library
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Contributions of time and acts of
kindness form different people all
add up to make a big difference –
‘many hands make light work’
There is a largely female and
maternal nature in this library
The library is a meeting place, a
community hub, a space for keeping
in touch
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It is alive
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Quiet moments matter as much as
louder ones
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Water Orton is an island oasis locked in by transport routes on all
borders
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Growth and growing together
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People freely donate their time, skills,
knowledge, cakes, etc