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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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New guidance launched to help libraries and archives prepare for local government reorganisation

We've published new guidance setting out practical options for council library and archive services undergoing local government reorganisation.
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Twenty library services join Arts Council England’s Libraries Development Framework

Applying to become part of the Framework is an opportunity for libraries to demonstrate commitment to innovation.
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Education committee launches reading for pleasure inquiry - complete our survey

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