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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

A dedicated graphic novels area in a public library, featuring wall-to-wall shelving stocked with comics, manga and graphic novels. Large posters for Marvel, DC, One Piece, Dragon Ball and other comic franchises are displayed above the shelves. In the foreground are curved seating and a low table, while a central display counter labelled “Graphic Novels” showcases additional titles. The space is bright, modern and designed for browsing and reading.

Comics boom helps libraries reach a new generation of readers

New research reveals a growing demand for comics, manga and graphic novels in libraries, with collections and activity programmes expanding in response.
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Libraries Connected responds to announcement of new mental health centres in libraries

Libraries Connected has responded to the Government's announcement that 100 new community mental health centres will open across England, including in public libraries.
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Not misogyny, but not gender-neutral: why library closures matter to women

Opinion

Isobel Hunter

Following her appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Chief Executive Isobel Hunter explores the long relationship between women and libraries, and what can be lost when services are reduced.

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