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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A year of transformation and creativity in Wigan Libraries
Opinion
Funding has enabled Leigh Library to act as both quiet space and performance venue.
Social value: Measuring the true impact of libraries
Opinion
Social value is a way to measure value that goes beyond the monetary and the financial.
'Look to your team': A message for libraries in 2026
Opinion
Ed Jewell outlines his hopes for libraries in 2026 and looks back on 2025.
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