iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 10/08/2026

Indie Press Fair. Sun 13 Sept, Manor House Library, doors 1pm. Independent publishers, four free talks and panels, and a Georgian library newly restored. £8 entry, includes a drink and buffet food. Tickets and details: calicoprojects.com/indie-press-...

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Simon Higgs @sirobnik.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy publication day to @rid9way.bsky.social and @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social for Dooneen; engrossing tale of revolutionary madness in a labyrinth of semi-dystopian Dublin. Best spot of reading I’ve had in a good while.

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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We used to say they don't write them like that any more. Now thanks to AI we just say they don't write them.

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Calico Projects @calicoprojects.com · 02/05/2026

Open call for local artists for the first fringe to the Manor House Gardens Festival. calicoprojects.com/manor-house-...

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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

“The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.” Robert Hughes

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Simon Higgs @sirobnik.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Watched The Sound of Falling last night, visually beautiful, unsettling and unnerving, I could have done with some more thread, but that’s probably my ignorance showing.

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 15/02/2026

Calico Projects is proud to partner with Lewisham Libraries and the London Writers Centre to present Lewisham Writes: Writing the Seasons Workshops. calicolibraries.com/events/writi...

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 16/02/2026

"AI detectors" are themselves AI, and yet are endlessly trusted by people on here if they say that a newspaper article is AI. AI detectors are snake oil. None of them reliably works. And UK broadsheet are not yet using AI to write articles. No, that link to the deal you found doesn't prove it.

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It’s “Mrs. Powers” during my day job @mrspowersdayjob.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.

A large (maybe 3 feet wide by 5 feet tall) sign on the end of a row of bookshelves that tells the “address” of books that have sensitive content.

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 31/01/2026

In collaboration with Ignition Brewery, Sydenham Library is proud to bring you a new frontier in shared reading: Tales On Tap. calicolibraries.com/events/tales...

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 27/01/2026

Have you heard about the Adult Reading Challenge? Weekly prompts to inspire you next book choice. Here are just a few of them on display at Crofton Park library. Pick up a pack today. libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/digital-cont...

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Everything is awful but the creativity behind some of these handmade posters gives me a glimmer of hope in humanity.

A poster that reads: you can’t spell hatred without red hat accompanied by a drawing of a red hat

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 24/01/2026

Join Aiesha from @tishreadslit at 11am on the first Saturday of the month at Sydenham Library for Reading in Colour! Reading in Colour is a free family story time which celebrates children’s books calicolibraries.com/events/readi...

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 25/01/2026

Are you a book lover looking for a friendly group to discuss literature? Join us at the Blackheath Reading Group at Manor House Library, where we explore a wide variety of genres and authors calicolibraries.com/events/black...

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Every day we all have to think about one of the most irredeemable cunts in the history of the world. What’s he doing? What’s he said now? How will it affect your life? What will be left once he’s finished smashing it all up? It’s unconscionable

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Simon Higgs @sirobnik.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Looking forward to attending this later today.

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 15/01/2026

Might you be interested in reading and chatting about a couple of poems in a friendly group? If so, then do come along to the Library every other Friday from 4pm The session will be very informal calicolibraries.com/events/1541

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 20/01/2026

Norway's approach to getting kids reading has much to teach us this year, says Truda Spruyt in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky

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Lessons from Norway

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Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives @darrencullen.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world. Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.

BBC News headline: "BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply"

BBC News headline: "BP scales back climate targets as profits hit record"

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Jason @nickmotown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Whoever came up with the name “Ewok Powell” to describe Tommy Robinson should take the rest of the year off.

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Tim Coates @tim-coates1.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

There are those, both here and in the United States, who struggle to persuade both library professionals & politicians who fund them, that the value of a local public library is its provision of reading material and a place to read, for local people. This ridiculous announcement hurts in every way.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Yes, JD. Let’s ask them if they think a stay at home mom, avowed Christian, and widow of a veteran deserved to be shot in the face and left to bleed out in her own car after dropping her 6-year-old off at school, for the crime of looking out for her neighbors. Let’s ask everyone running for office.

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Calico Projects @calicoprojects.com · 29/09/2025

Studios at Calico Deptford now available - affordable workspace just off Deptford High Street. For more information see our website. www.instagram.com/reel/DNyWLeg...

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Bobby Seagull MBE @bobbyseagull.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Libraries = more than books 📖 They’re safe spaces 🛡️, lifelines 🧑‍🎓, community hubs 🏘️ Cutting them means cutting opportunity 🚫 🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio London about why we must fight for them 👉 (from 16m): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #library #libraries #london #highstreet #reading

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

"Having an excellent library nearby is thought to offer physical, cognitive and social participation benefits" mainichi.jp/english/arti... new research in Japan finds more library books = less social care

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The more library books per capita, the fewer residents require nursing care: Japan study - The Mainichi

TOKYO -- Researchers in Japan have found that the more public library books a municipality has, the fewer residents require long-term nursing care. Wh

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Meg @roaringmeg.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

A Poster advertising public libraries Painting: Harvey Dunn. 1923. #Libraries #Art

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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Good news! 📢 The artists are staying! V22 has taken on the ownership of their building from the council, retaining Dalston’s culture quarter! Thanks to everyone who got in touch to support the artists & Curve Garden. 👇 Article from March explains the history. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Artists told to leave Dalston street that nurtured Oscar winner

Hackney council calls time on Ashwin Street studio, neighbour to newly famous live music venue Cafe Oto

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Habeas corpsed.

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Simon Higgs @sirobnik.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

The electorate sends a ‘Go Left Old Man!’ message to Starmer, albeit with a ‘not too far left!’ caveat

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Arthur Webber 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

You’re telling me that right wing voters that Labour was trying to appeal to voted for a right wing party anyway and left wing voters decided not to vote for Labour because they’re too right wing now? Who could have possibly predicted this.

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Dr. Bucky Isotope, PhD, BOFA @buckyisotope.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🎵HEAD LIKE A HOLE, BLACK AS YOUR SOUL🎵

Julie Andrews playing guitar and singing to children in the sound of music

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Simon Higgs @sirobnik.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Well today was a mixed bag; someone I thought had died had not, which kinda made up for everything else being utter pants.

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Every voter for 21 Councils, 6 Mayors, & 1 by-election has a statutory right to a comprehensive & efficient public library service, creating opportunities & growth. Yet budgets were cut -53% since 2010. What are candidates saying about libraries? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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When are the May 2025 local elections and who can vote?

Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 29/04/2025

Not every story had a happy ending.... ....but they can make thrilling reads. Whether you're into horror, crime, science fiction or the classics we have books for everyone at our libraries.

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 24/04/2025

📚 Mimi & Bibi – A Feel-Good Ukulele Duet 📍Crofton Park Library 🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) follow this link calicolibraries.com/events/mimi-...

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Helen Warlow @hippychick.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

‘Spring in Islington’ Melissa Scott -Miller.

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Lee Wellings @leewellings.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Wonderful to be invited by @calicolibraries.com to speak about my books & sport at #ManorHouseLibrary. Please see the emotional short film about my return to library after 40 years. 🗓️Evening of Tues May 13. Be lovely to see you there❤️ ℹ️ calicolibraries.com/events/footb... #Protectourlibraries

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Football Fables – Author event with Lee Wellings – Calico Libraries

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 17/04/2025

Join us at Manor House Library for a very special event with Lee Wellings. He'll be reading from & answering questions about his new book Football Fables, a collection of witty, poignant & occasionally furious short stories about the state of football today. 🔗 >> app.tickettailor.com/events/calic...

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Simon Higgs @sirobnik.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I see Trump has entered his Lance Corporal Jones era. Don’t Panican! Don’t Panican!

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Glenn Moore @thenewsatglenn.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Well, yeah, you’re Cary Grant.

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Good morning. if you're struggling to engage with the all the madness at the moment. Pop your head into your local library, if you can, buy a book from your local bookshop. And disappear into another world. Time for a brew. @waterstonesoxf.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

You don’t need to leak false information. If it is false, you are just making it up. So either it is a leak of truthful information or it is someone making something up.

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 10/03/2025

Do you want to see public #Libraries move up the political agenda? We are seeking a Policy, External Affairs and Research Director to advocate for the #Library sector at national and regional levels of government. Apply by midnight on 6 April. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/jobs-and-opp...

A librarian talks to a group of people. Behind her are stacked library shelves.

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Zoë Garbett @zoegarbett.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

"devastating" "exhausted" "happening again" 💔 V22 artists today about the upcoming eviction. Hackney council has an opportunity to support artists. The council must value the building fairly & allow V22 to preserve the character, history & community here.

Zoë with seven artists outside V22 building which is a large white brick building with scaffolding

drawing of the v22 building of what 10 - 16 Ashwin street could look like with ceramics one one side and a cafe & artist studios on the other leading to the curve garden

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 08/03/2025

International Women's Day celebrates women's global achievements and focuses on empowering women and girls in education, the workplace, and leadership. Find out about the brilliant and inspiring women who are changing the world at any of our local libraries. 👩‍⚕️👩‍🚀 👩‍🏫 👩‍⚖️👩‍🎨 👩‍💻 👩‍🚒

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Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com · 06/03/2025

Need access to a computer, printer, or Wi-Fi? 💻✨ We provide free computer use, affordable printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi across all our locations. Plus, thanks to our partnership with CatBytes CIC, we offer digital skills workshops to help you stay connected and confident online. buff.ly/KHyPFt1

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