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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Latest news
Library leaders urge government to retain Arts Council England's development role
Libraries Connected and CILIP have called on the Culture Secretary to reject a recommendation in the Hodge Review that would transfer the development role for libraries from Arts Council England to the British Library.
Libraries Connected members approve revised Articles of Association
Members have approved changes to our Articles of Association.
Minister briefed on Libraries Alliance progress during visit to Bodleian Libraries
Libraries Minister Baroness Twycross met with library leaders to hear about the progress of the Libraries Alliance.
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