Reading and Learning

Learning "is what people do when they want to make sense of the world. ...Effective learning leads to change, development and the desire to learn more”*

BCLiP Libraries are committed to promoting reading for learning and pleasure and the sharing of books through:

The provision of nearly 2 million books

Hosting reading and creative writing groups

Offering author, poetry and storytelling events

Supporting national reading and literacy campaigns such as RaW and the Richard and Judy Bookclub

Organising the annual Black Country Big Book fortnight

BCLiP Libraries are at the heart of Lifelong Learning – providing:

Information (books, journals and online sources)

Free access to computers and the internet

Study space and research facilities

Information on courses and learning opportunities

Support for developing work based skills

Taster sessions and short courses in libraries

For more details on any of the above contact your local library

[*Source: Campaign for Learning, About Us, 1999]