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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Gateshead Central Library: Celebrating a centenary with cultural events
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The centenary was a chance to celebrate the library service as a whole.
How librarians can innovate with compassion in a changing world
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'We need innovation if we are to adapt to challenges and deliver on our potential.'
How libraries can bring empathy to tech: My experience of SXSW
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A recent visit to SXSW festival in Texas showed Dave Lloyd that libraries have much to offer the tech world.
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