Community Power: Supporting resilient communities

A day’s discussion rooted in how community led approaches are supporting resilient and inclusive communities through the lens of Community Managed Libraries in the North.

• Be inspired by the story of the first ten successful years of the community-run Jesmond Library
• Explore what key strategic stakeholders like Arts Council England can do to support your library project
• Articulate what successful networking can unlock for your community
• Create a new manifesto of support for Community Managed Libraries in the North

Come along and be inspired by the ten year story of Jesmond Community Library, hear what others are doing to support their communities, and explore new ideas around fundraising and developing your resource as a community hub.

Speakers include:

• Chris Neath, Network Manager, Community Libraries Network
• Kamal Shah, Chair of Trustees, Community Libraries Network
• Cllr Paula Maines – Cabinet Member for a resilient city, Newcastle City Council
• Sarah Mercer, Chair of the Trustees of the Friends of Jesmond Library
• Ruth Hannan, Director, Peoples Powerhouse
  
• Luke Burton, Director, Libraries, Arts Council England
  
• Phil Fothergill, Community Engagement Manager, Good Things Foundation

Lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day.

This event is made possible through National Lottery Funding