News

The latest news, updates and opinion from Libraries Connected.
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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.

Successful projects for Microgrants third round revealed

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

Libraries celebrate success of regional funding

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

Arts Council England launches Libraries Development Framework

The Framework will allow library services to advocate effectively at local and national levels.

Libraries Connected launches second round of Peer Mentoring Scheme

The scheme is open to Heads of Service and Emerging Leaders considering applying for a Head of Service role in the next year.

Libraries Connected submits evidence to Commission on Community and Cohesion

We believe that public libraries are and should remain central to efforts at community cohesion.

Statement on Suffolk Libraries

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