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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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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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Membership

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

Parliament

Government announces Media Literacy Action Plan

Libraries Connected has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a Media Literacy Action Plan.
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Libraries at the heart of community celebrations: The case of Horbury Library

Opinion

Carole Knowles

Horbury Library celebrated its 120th birthday this year.
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Shortlist announced for Libraries Connected Awards 2026

The Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have made an exceptional difference to their users or their wider community.

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