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The latest news, updates and opinion from Libraries Connected.
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New report highlights vital community role of Blackpool's Revoe Library

This small branch library delivers an estimated £9.5 million in social value annually.
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Twenty library services join Arts Council England’s Libraries Development Framework

Applying to become part of the Framework is an opportunity for libraries to demonstrate commitment to innovation.
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Get the Nation Learning Week

Public libraries are places that have a profoundly positive impact on lifelong learning.
Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell delivers a speech at Manchester Central Library.

Public libraries: A ‘People’s Network’ for the 21st century

The spirit of the Public Libraries Act is not a relic but alive in every child who discovers a love of reading.'
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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.
Children enjoy a tour of Godalming library. They are dressed in Scouts and Beavers uniforms.

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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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Public libraries as 'cool spaces'

Libraries are again offering vital respite from the sun this summer.
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Libraries celebrate success of regional funding

The funding has supported new strategic projects in the nine English regions.
This image shows a man wearing a bright yellow T-shirt with "LOVE YOUR LIBRARY" printed in bold pink text on the back. He is standing in an outdoor setting with a crowd of people, including children and adults, around him. Some individuals are browsing books displayed in an open suitcase

Statement on Suffolk Libraries

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