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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

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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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Libraries Connected responds to announcement of new libraries strategy

A new strategy for public libraries in England will be published later this year.
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New report highlights vital community role of Blackpool's Revoe Library

This small branch library delivers an estimated £9.5 million in social value annually.

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