For the power of public libraries
We are the membership body for public library services in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
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Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.
Our unique approach is to bring the leaders of these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.
About us
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership.
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Our members can access projects, discounts and funding, while their staff can join our networks, events, training and project groups.
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Libraries Connected welcomes £27.5m for Libraries Improvement Fund
"The funding will help library services modernise their buildings, boost digital access and create more accessible venues for learning, creativity and connection."
A year of transformation and creativity in Wigan Libraries
Opinion
Craig Jones
Funding has enabled Leigh Library to act as both quiet space and performance venue.
Social value: Measuring the true impact of libraries
Opinion
Chad Bentley
Social value is a way to measure value that goes beyond the monetary and the financial.
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