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‘Better than a bag of gold’: Know Your Neighbourhood Fund extended for a year

This extension is recognition of the success the Fund has had in creating new opportunities to build social connections.

Lords media literacy report recognises crucial role of libraries

Lords Communications and Digital Committee warns that "failure to prioritise media literacy in the UK presents a "risk to social cohesion and democracy".

Ed Jewell reflects on one year as Libraries Connected President

Opinion

Ed Jewell

'I passionately believe that public libraries must play a critical role in supporting literacy and reading.'

Libraries encouraged to promote ‘Misinformation UNMasked’ campaign

The campaign includes the development of a series of three animations to help people to spot the signs of health misinformation.

Libraries Connected welcomes new Director to "grow profile, impact and influence"

Emma Hoddinott takes up new role of Director of Policy, External Affairs and Research.

Libraries Connected welcomes plans for National Year of Reading 2026

The National Year of Reading 2026 is a campaign delivered by the National Literacy Trust and the Department for Education.

Libraries must be protected in review of councils' statutory duties

Libraries Connected has responded to Angela Rayner’s announcement of a review of councils’ statutory duties, calling on her to protect the right to a quality local library service.

Charities help libraries step up support for low-income families

Oldham and Cornwall library services join Gateshead in Poverty Proofing© project

North West libraries get ready for "record breaking rhyme time"

Public libraries across the North West will take part in a mass "rhyme time" this week to celebrate children’s literacy

Libraries Connected responds to Spending Review

Our response to the 2025 Spending Review

Libraries Connected Awards 2025 winners revealed

Our Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have had an exceptional impact on their library service.

Peer Mentoring Scheme second round begins

Mentors and mentees have completed their training and are now working towards their goals.