Cambridgeshire residents are invited to help shape the next season of live music, theatre and dance coming to libraries across the county.
What entertainment would you like to see performed at your local library this year? That’s the question being asked by the team behind The Library Presents, as members of the public are once again invited to help shape the next season of this much-loved arts and entertainment programme.
For over eight years, thanks to generous support from Arts Council England, The Library Presents has delivered high-quality live entertainment in libraries across the region. Central to the programme is the choosing process, which gives local people a direct say in the events that come to their communities, helping to ensure each season reflects local tastes, interests and ideas.
Taking part in the process is simple. From Thursday 15 January to Monday 16 February, the choosing menu, containing over 50 events, is available online and in participating libraries. People are invited to browse the menu and select up to six performances they would most like to see take place at their local library.
The menu includes a lively mix of music, poetry, theatre, dance, digital, comedy and magic. It features both popular, much-loved artists who have performed as part of The Library Presents before, such as Graffiti Classics and The Zoo That Comes To You, alongside exciting new artists being introduced to the choosing menu for the first time.
The impact of local involvement is clear to audiences. One attendee from last season said: “It’s wonderful to have these events locally.” This simple sentiment reflects a core aim of the programme: bringing exceptional cultural experiences into the heart of everyday communities, shaped by the people who live there.
Have your say by visiting one of the county’s libraries or taking part online between 15 January and 16 February. For more information, visit Library Live | The Library Presents.
Community groups and clubs can also arrange a visit from The Library Presents team to gather views in person. To find out more, contact thelibrarypresents@cambridgeshire.gov.uk