Sefton
Sefton Libraries to celebrate history and development of gaming in Merseyside with new exhibition
2 weeks ago
Sefton Library Services will be creating an exhibition highlighting the history and development of gaming in Merseyside, thanks to a successful application for an Arts Council-funded microgrant.
Young volunteers will help create the exhibition and there will be supporting workshops where people can share their skills and interests. Volunteer exhibition hosts will be sought to support the exhibition and lead workshops.
The exhibition will take place at Crosby Library in April 2024.
Coordinated by Libraries Connected, the membership body for public libraries, the grants can range from ÂŁ1 to ÂŁ5,000 and aim to give libraries “freedom and space to test ideas”. Sefton Libraries services is one of the first 15 successful applicants announced nationally as receiving a grant of ÂŁ4,950 for its inter-generational creative programme.
The new gaming programme will build on the success of last yearâs Make Mine Manga exhibition at Crosby Library, which saw visitors take part in film screenings, drawing workshops and reading group sessions.
Cllr Liz Dowd, Sefton Councilâs Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnership Engagement, said:
âIâm delighted that Sefton Councilâs Libraries service is among the first recipients of these new grants. Well-done to everyone who was involved in putting together the application.
âSome of the worldâs best-known games have come from our City Region and as last yearâs Make Mine Manga programme showed there is a high level of interest from the public. âIâm looking forward to seeing the exhibition.â
Isobel Hunter MBE, chief executive of Libraries Connected, said:
“Congratulations to all the successful recipients of our first round of microgrants. As always, Iâm incredibly impressed by the innovative and creative ideas that libraries come up with, all based on the needs and priorities of their communities.
Luke Burton, Director Libraries, Arts Council England said:
“We are delighted to be able to provide funding to support libraries to deliver such a wide range of interesting and potentially impactful community focused projects.”