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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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The Libraries Connected staff team

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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Peer Mentoring Scheme second round begins

Mentors and mentees have completed their training and are now working towards their goals.
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Successful projects for Microgrants third round revealed

Funded by Arts Council England, Microgrants awards grants of £1-5k to support small-scale projects.
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Libraries celebrate success of regional funding

The funding has supported new strategic projects in the nine English regions.

Who we work with