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Libraries Connected comments on children's books debate
We welcome the debate about widening choice and increasing access to books for young readers.
London Libraries trains staff to tackle homelessness challenges
People experiencing homelessness could soon be meeting a warmer welcome from the capital’s libraries thanks to an innovative training programme for London library workers.
Libraries Connected seeks new trustees
We are looking for a number of trustees to join the Libraries Connected board.
Ed Jewell elected new Libraries Connected President Elect
Ed Jewell is the new President Elect of Libraries Connected, the independent charity representing public libraries.
Libraries Connected celebrates after securing Arts Council England funding
Libraries Connected will have Investment Principle Support Organisation (IPSO) status, meaning we will support public library services to embed ACE’s Investment Principles.
Libraries Connected welcomes DCMS committee call for public library investment
Libraries Connected welcomes a new report by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Committee that calls for greater investment in public libraries.
Libraries Connected publishes new strategic plan
The plan presents a set of key projects and priorities for the next five years, with a focus on creating a more diverse library workforce, building a robust evidence base on the impact of libraries and developing a stronger voice for the sector.
Libraries Connected Awards 2023: Nominations now open!
Libraries Connected is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2023 Libraries Connected awards. Now in their second year, the awards celebrate outstanding achievement in public libraries.
Cost-of-living crisis: how libraries plan to support the vulnerable this winter
Libraries Connected, the independent charity representing public libraries, has outlined how libraries plan to help those struggling with household bills this winter.
Ayub Khan MBE reflects on 100 days as Libraries Connected President
Ayub Khan MBE has reached 100 days as Libraries Connected President. Here he gives us a snapshot of what he has been up to.
Libraries Connected statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Libraries Connected is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
During her 70-year reign, the Queen visited hundreds of public libraries and formally opened many, including Mansfield Library in her silver jubilee year and most recently Chester’s Storyhouse in 2018. This support - which reflects the vital role libraries play in our communities - has been hugely appreciated by library workers and users alike.
On behalf of everyone at Libraries Connected, we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family for their loss.
Libraries Connected responds to media discussion of libraries as 'warm refuges'
Libraries Connected responds to discussion of using libraries as warm refuges for those experiencing fuel poverty.