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Libraries Connected has published its first annual impact report, showcasing how we are supporting our members to collaborate, innovate and respond to the changing needs of their communities.

Libraries Connected has written to the Minister for AI, calling for stronger national coordination and investment in community AI literacy initiatives

From Italian villas and Greek islands to Japanese food detectives, family sagas and train journeys around the world, library staff have shared the books they believe make the perfect holiday read.

The cross-party Education Committee has today published its report on Reading for Pleasure, following evidence from a range of experts, including Libraries Connected CEO Isobel Hunter.

Libraries Connected has highlighted growing demand for libraries to act as "cool spaces" during heatwaves in a letter to the Environmental Audit Committee, as rising temperatures expose significant limits in the library estate, with many buildings unable to stay safe or open in extreme heat.

Four national organisations have come together to set out a shared vision for the future of the public library workforce, with a new strategy to guide services, leaders and partners across England.

Libraries Connected has secured £65,770 from Arts Council England to run a national programme improving how public libraries and independent publishers work together on ebooks.

Annabel Gittins, Library Support Manager at Shropshire Council, reflects on what she learned from our Thriving in Complexity programme, and how it is shaping her approach to leadership in uncertain times.

Libraries across England are coming together to expand the Read On app, bringing its "Couch to 5K for reading" approach to new regions as part of the National Year of Reading 2026.

Jones is known for her work supporting intellectual freedom and defending access to information.

The Awards celebrate the achievements of library staff who have made an exceptional impact on their services, users and local communities.