Every library service in England will receive £1000 from Arts Council England to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next June.

Libraries Connected will distribute a total of £175,000 to help libraries mark the occasion with a range of local events and activities in their communities.

Carol Stump, President, Libraries Connected, said:

'This funding places libraries at the centre of what will be a fantastic range of activities to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. I am excited to see how libraries work with local artists to deliver a creative programme to engage both regular users and their wider communities in this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.'

The Arts Council’s funding to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee is part of a programme of cultural events taking place across the UK during 2022, including the Commonwealth Games and Unboxed.

To find out more about how to get involved and what other funding is available, visit the Platinum Jubilee website.

For more information about the funding for libraries, email: info@librariesconnected.org.uk.