The Power of Libraries Conference 2025
For primary school educators.
Worcestershire Libraries are proud to be hosting their first Power of Libraries conference which will demonstrate the valuable role libraries play in supporting literacy in primary schools.
Featuring nationally renowned keynote speakers and respected experts, who will expand on the importance of reading for pleasure and providing the right resources at the right time. The conference will address the vital role public and school libraries hold in supporting children’s education.
With a focus on the aspects of The Reading Framework in which schools can really benefit from working in partnership with the library service, conference delegates will be provided with practical tools and essential knowledge to take back to their school setting.
How will attending benefit my school?
- Supporting the teacher as influencer - promoting a culture of reading for pleasure and updating their knowledge of contemporary literature
- Exploring choice and motivation - ensuring teachers can make recommendations, steering pupils out of their comfort zone and encouraging them to try new books
- Boosting pupil engagement - fun challenges both inside and out of the classroom and exploring activities provided by libraries
- Providing access to engaging texts - understanding what resources are available from libraries and national organisations.
- Developing your school library - through the National Literacy Trust’s ‘Libraries for Primaries’ campaign
- Keeping all pupils reading - discover strategies to inspire and engage pupils in reading widely
Who should attend?
Exploring both public and school libraries, the conference is open to all school staff with an interest in developing a culture of reading for pleasure.
It is also an ideal opportunity for school librarians, English leads and leaders looking to invest in their school library and make connections with Worcestershire Libraries.
Additional information
Throughout the day there will also be mini-sessions delivered by Worcestershire Library staff outlining the various library offers available to schools, including:
- Get School Ready - the library service’s school readiness programme for 3 to 4 year olds
- Learning Outside the Classroom – covering school visits, library outreach and out-of-school activities
- Library Ambassadors – a new programme appointing pupils to act as ambassadors within their school
- Summer Reading Challenge – the annual challenge to maintain reading levels during the holidays
- The Teaching Collection – resources developed by the University of Worcester and available to teachers across the county
There will be a Marketplace featuring the speakers, partners and library staff during the lunchtime period and at the end of the conference, providing networking opportunities and the chance to find out more about what is on offer to schools to support you to improve literacy within your setting.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all delegates.
Book your place
Book your place at the conference using the link below at a special Early Bird rate of £45 per person:
Book Power of Libraries Conference 2025
For any booking queries please email: librariesHQ@worcestershire.gov.uk
Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all delegates.