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
Libraries light up for Spellow reopening
Libraries across the country will be lit up next week in a gesture of "solidarity, hope and joy" to mark the reopening of Spellow Library and Community Hub.
Creating Safer Libraries: updated guidance published
The 2024 updates include information about external communications and social media as well as additional links to guidance and useful organisations.
Charities join forces to 'poverty proof' libraries
This project seeks to remove the barriers that prevent low-income families from accessing support at their library.
Events
Webinar: Community Managed Libraries
16 December 2024
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how four different services across one region approach the integration of Community Managed Libraries (CMLs) with public library services.
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