Digital Spaces 2025
Digital Spaces is coming to Coventry Libraries!
We are thrilled to announce that Coventry Libraries and Information Service is one of the nine library services in England selected to participate in the groundbreaking Digital Spaces program. This innovative initiative, in collaboration with Arts Council England, BFI, with National Lottery Funding, and The Space, launched in 2025 promising to revolutionise digital engagement and accessibility in our libraries.
Luke Burton, Director, Libraries at Arts Council England, said:
“Libraries are central to bringing culture and creativity to local communities and the Digital Spaces programme is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate what modern library services can offer. We are delighted to support The Space with their work in broadening access to digital creativity as they build on their successful pilot scheme in Coventry.”
What you can look forward to in 2025
Get ready to be amazed by our new collection of VR experiences right here in your local library! Supported by the BFI with National Lottery funding, the national VR tour has returned to Coventry Central Library, Tuesday 2 September to Sunday 21 September with it's thrilling programme of VR experiences, including:
- Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway: join the beloved characters on an immersive adventure
- The Philharmonia Virtual Orchestra - The Lark Ascending: experience a mesmerising 360-degree performance of Vaughan Williams's masterpiece featuring Nicola Benedetti
- Monoliths: explore England's northern landscape through the voices of three women in this immersive XR experience by Pilot Theatre and One to One Development Trust
New for September:
- Laika: a beautiful CG animation of the true story of Earth’s first space traveller
- Hold the World: an interactive VR journey with Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum
- Digital Spaces: People in Places films: VR180 films created with library services across the country, for viewing on the Digital Spaces VR headset tour
We're also excited to collaborate with local communities and partners to develop and create an innovative new digital project.
Get ready to embark on an exciting digital journey with us!
Digital Spaces at Coventry Central Library:
Monday to Friday: 12pm to 6pm
Saturdays: 10am to 4pm
Sundays: 1pm to 3.30pm
For further information, please visit your local library.