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
Know Your Neighbourhood evaluation: key findings at a glance
New evaluation shows how library‑led Know Your Neighbourhood projects boosted volunteering, reduced chronic loneliness and strengthened community connection.
Libraries Connected joins sector leaders at launch of Libraries Alliance
Libraries Connected joined leaders from across the library world for the official launch of the Libraries Alliance – a new partnership bringing together libraries of all kinds to speak with a single, stronger voice.
Black British Ballet delivers significant impact for libraries
Black British Ballet was a collaboration between Libraries Connected and Oxygen Arts.
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