Libraries Connected believes in the power of libraries to change lives.

Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK. We work to promote the value of libraries, broker national partnerships, share best practice and drive innovation in the sector. 

Made by our members, we represent all the public library services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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A woman and child at a young children's activity in a library

For the third successive year, OverDrive will be the headline sponsor of the Libraries Connected Awards. 

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Libraries Connected today publishes new guidance notes addressing two important emerging issues within the sector.

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