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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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Libraries key to building public confidence in AI, Libraries Connected tells Minister

Libraries Connected has written to the Minister for AI, calling for stronger national coordination and investment in community AI literacy initiatives
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Looking for a summer read? Librarians share their holiday reading recommendations

From Italian villas and Greek islands to Japanese food detectives, family sagas and train journeys around the world, library staff have shared the books they believe make the perfect holiday read.
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"A clear call to action" - Libraries Connected responds to Education Committee report on Reading for Pleasure

The cross-party Education Committee has today published its report on Reading for Pleasure, following evidence from a range of experts, including Libraries Connected CEO Isobel Hunter.

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