LTR was able to get back to normal operation from July 2022 and has had its most successful 12 months since it was launched in 2016. Nearly 12,000 people across…

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LTR gave away its 20,000th free book in Ipswich by the end of March 2023, after 6 and a half years of operation. This target was hit 2 years ahead of its 2025 expected date. We are particularly proud of having supplied mini-libraries to nearly every one of 40 nurseries (Early years settings) and 17 school nurseries. These libraries included books on 'feelings' as…

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LTR provided a free book to all children in 40 nurseries across Ipswich for Christmas 2022. This year we delivered 2,350 books in bright Christmassy paper carrier bags.

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After 5 years of operation in Ipswich, LTR has now reached the major milestone of having given away 10,000 free books, mainly in the disadvantaged areas of the town. The team looks forward to hitting the 20,000 milestone by 2025.

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During the Autumn, LTR had to move out of its previous accommodation in the Volunteering Matters building and shift its stock of books to a new home in the Eastern Angles Centre, in Gatacre Road. The new home is excellent, and the LTR team is enjoying the friendly community atmosphere and the links to other arts activities.

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For the second year in a row, LTR has provided a free book-bag to most children in nurseries across Ipswich. Some 2,300 free books were distributed in the run-up to Christmas, providing much needed presents in many struggling households across the town. About 12 volunteers gathered with social distancing over three sessions to sort, pack and transport the book-bags to all parts of the town.

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