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Henley Community Library henleycommunitylibrary

Join us on a journey of growth and innovation at the Henley Community Library. From overcoming initial challenges to engaging the community through events and activities, we are paving the way for a vibrant and dynamic library experience. Discover our past milestones, current projects, and upcoming events, all aimed at enriching the community through literacy and knowledge sharing.

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Henley Community Library henleycommunitylibrary

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  1. Henley Community Librarywww.henleycommunitylibrary.org How far have we come? WHERE ARE WE GOING? Arden Community Forum 6 December 2012 Henley in Arden High School

  2. Henley Community Library • Soft launch10 APRIL • Opened 20 APRIL Teething problems: Broadband delays LMS computer decline 5:1 Ratio untrained to trained volunteers

  3. Negotiate service correction & refund (BT) Repair faulty LMS computer 1:1 support of untrained volunteers with trained WLIS replaces faulty LMS computer Improved peer-training scenario: Processes can be completed and repeated Small group sessions now do-able RAPIDLY IMPROVED SERVICE Henley Community Library

  4. as problems diminish and outreach works Teething problems Successful prolonged special activity No new special activities 'til December Henley Community Library Footfall rises April – June 1672 July – Sept 2120 Oct – Dec 4 1170

  5. Henley Community Library Prolonged special activity capped with a celebration CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 70 start the Challenge 47 complete the challenge 10 awarded silver medal for Reading 4 of 6 books Success factors: *Volunteers *WLIS support [training and materials] *Community/School support

  6. Paper chain Is our current project to Henley Community Library

  7. Henley Community Library Involve parents and pre-schoolers in library rhyming, rhythm and story-telling activities Recruit parent volunteers Gain support of local business for library activity Increase Henley Community Library membership

  8. Henley Community Librarycoming up: Cultural and community events to enrich the offering of the library Quarterly Quiz Nights • First one 14 January 2013 • Henley Primary School Hall 'Book' events • readings by writers and Warwick writers' group • World Book Night 23 April at the White Swan

  9. Henley Community Library coming up Excursions • Houses of Parliament 1 February • BBC at the Mailbox March/April Workshops • Crafts with Jessica Lindon and Julie de Bastion • For Writers with John Alcock Special Interest Talks • George Matheou on astronomy

  10. Henley Community Library Long-term challenges: Raising membership in HCL → financial base Making people know we're here and what we offer Getting community to OWN their library

  11. Henley Community Library Henley Community Library deeply appreciates the support we have received from Beaudesert and Henley JPC Cllr Mike Perry Henley in Arden Methodist Church Warwickshire County Council Wootton Wawen Parish Council and Our incomparable Volunteers

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