For the power of public libraries
We are the membership body for public library services in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
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Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.
Our unique approach is to bring the leaders of these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.
About us
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership.
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Our members can access projects, discounts and funding, while their staff can join our networks, events, training and project groups.
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Latest news
Minister pledges support for libraries on 175th anniversary of Public Libraries Act
Baroness Twycross was delivering the keynote address at our event marking 175 years of the Public Libraries Act.
Public libraries: 'Places of belonging' at the centre of the Warm Welcome Campaign
Opinion
Among all Warm Welcome Spaces, libraries have grown faster than any other group.
What does the future look like for our public libraries?
Opinion
'I think these are the most challenging of times and the most exhilarating of times to work in libraries', Jewell says.
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