Buzzing, creative, brave. Places of sanctuary, freedom, and the unexpected. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people around the world making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from our exhibitions team.
Books are only the beginning. Libraries are alive, and they’re anything but silent.
Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library.
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Buzzing, creative, brave. Places of sanctuary, freedom, and the unexpected. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people around the world making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from our exhibitions team.
Books are only the beginning. Libraries are alive, and they’re anything but silent.
Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library.
A Pixiu Production.
‘He was writing in the way that I speak. He was talking about country roads that I know….it was me.’ Author and podcaster Blindboy tells us about the writing that made him: The Third Policeman (written in 1939 and published in 1967) by Brian O'Nolan, writing under the pseudonym Flann O'Brien. Contains plot spoilers and some profanity.
Anything But Silent
Buzzing, creative, brave. Places of sanctuary, freedom, and the unexpected. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people around the world making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from our exhibitions team.
Books are only the beginning. Libraries are alive, and they’re anything but silent.
Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library.
A Pixiu Production.
