Making Your Mark 2019

Date of event – 26 April to 27 August

On 26 April 2019, pop up exhibitions on the origins, means and future of writing will simultaneously launch in over 20 partner libraries around the UK, including at Kirklees Libraries in tandem with the opening of writing: Making Your Mark at the British Library in London.

The exhibitions feature carved stone inscriptions, medieval manuscripts and early printed works, the family-focused pop-up displays will span five millennia and five continents to deconstruct the act of writing and consider its future in the digital age.
The free pop-up exhibition at Kirklees Libraries will be augmented with material from relevant local and regional archives, accompanying events and an interactive learning trail, enabling visitors of all ages to engage in a nationwide conversation exploring one of humankind’s greatest achievements – the act of writing – through the Living Knowledge Network.

The Living Knowledge Network is an innovative partnership of public libraries based in major cities and towns working in collaboration with the British Library, the National Library of Scotland and the National Library of Wales. The Network shares resources, skills and ideas, promoting the enduring values of libraries. As a Network we believe new and innovative ways of working will benefit the millions of people who use public libraries in the UK every day.

The exhibition starts at Huddersfield Library, moving to Dewsbury Library, Cleckheaton Library then Batley Library and then returning to Huddersfield Library for the final few weeks.