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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 spearhead government drive to boost digital inclusion and AI confidence

A new programme will develop a new practical digital inclusion guide for public libraries.
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Librarians reveal ultimate festive reading list for Christmas 2025

From Dickens to Discworld, these are the books librarians read at Christmas.
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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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