News

The latest news, updates and opinion from Libraries Connected.
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Applications open for 'Leading Libraries: Thriving in Complexity'

This programme will empower twelve new and emerging Heads of Service to lead in local government.

Surrey Libraries and Scouts partner up for BBC 500 Words

Godalming library, part of Surrey Libraries, recently hosted an event for local Beavers based on the BBC 500 Words competition.

Libraries Connected welcomes government announcement of youth hubs

Libraries Connected has been working locally and regionally across England and Wales to better link Department of Work and Pension services with libraries. 

Do you have an inspirational library story? Then write for us!

We are now accepting guest articles for the News section of the Libraries Connected website.

Libraries Connected welcomes English public library dataset publication

This is the first time Arts Council England and library services have undertaken this type of data collection.

Public libraries as 'cool spaces'

Libraries are again offering vital respite from the sun this summer.

Libraries celebrate success of regional funding

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

Statement on Suffolk Libraries

Our response to the news that Suffolk’s library service will be taken in-house.

Libraries Connected issues guidance to councils considering major changes to library services

Libraries Connected has published new guidance for local authorities that are considering major changes, including closures, to their library services.

Leading library and digital inclusion charities forge new partnership

Libraries Connected and Good Things Foundation, the UK's leading digital inclusion charity, have announced a new agreement that will see us work together more closely on fixing the digital divide.

Libraries light up for Spellow reopening

Libraries across the country will be lit up next week in a gesture of "solidarity, hope and joy" to mark the reopening of Spellow Library and Community Hub.

Creating Safer Libraries: updated guidance published

The 2024 updates include information about external communications and social media as well as additional links to guidance and useful organisations.