The LAI School Libraries Group invites you to join us for an engaging and informative conference that will focus on how we can support neurodiversity in schools and libraries. This conference is supported by Outside the Box Learning Resources. The 2026 theme is Beyond the Book: Supporting Neurodiversity in Schools and Libraries Date: 14th MayContinue reading "LAI SLG May Conference 2026"
LAI SLG Conference Friday 14th November 2025
The November conference on Arts and Visual Literacy in School Libraries will be held on November 14 from 10 am to 3 pm at CBS James's Street, Dublin. Speakers include Matthew Kelly, Dr. Jane O'Hanlon, Mairead Duggan, Robin Stewart, and Lorna Vogelsang, focusing on strategies for enhancing visual literacy.
Annual Conference May 2025
Blog entry by Teresa Hudson Fun-damentals of the School Library: The Power of Play On Thursday, May 15th, 2025, the LAI SLG Conference and AGM took place in the JCSP Library at Trinity Comprehensive School in Ballymun. The theme of this conference was ‘The Power of Play’ and the event was fun and engaging whileContinue reading "Annual Conference May 2025"
Annual Conference: November 2024
We held our November conference on Friday 22nd November in Blackrock College Library. The theme of the conference was be: Turning Pages, Turning Minds: Promoting reading for pleasure in schools.
Annual Conference May 2024
Thank you to all who joined us at Larkin College for our annual conference and annual general meeting on the topic of school libraries, student wellbeing and empathy. We were delighted to welcome Rachel Gleeson from Narrative 4 to our conference. Rachel is a University of Limerick psychology graduate with a background in early childhoodContinue reading "Annual Conference May 2024"
Great Reads Award 2023
Winners and shortlist for the Great Reads Award 2023.
Great Reads Award 2022
Winners and shortlist for the Great Reads Award 2022.
Great Reads Awards 2021
Winners and award ceremony for the Great Reads Award 2021.
Great Reads Award 2020
Winners and award ceremony recording for the Great Reads Award 2020.
Great Reads Award 2017
Winners for the Great Reads Award 2017.
