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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.

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Applications open for 'Leading Libraries: Thriving in Complexity'

This programme will empower twelve new and emerging Heads of Service to lead in local government.

Singing for connection: How library-based choirs can transform lives

Opinion

Sally Williams

Gloucestershire's Over 60s Community Choir initiative was designed to provide connection among older adults.

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.