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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.

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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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The Libraries Connected staff team

Membership

Our members can access projects, discounts and funding, while their staff can join our networks, events, training and project groups.
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Latest news

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Second round of Microgrants announced

Congratulations to the recipients of our second round of Arts Council-funded microgrants!
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Libraries Connected submits evidence to Parliamentary inquiry into council funding

We've submitted evidence to a parliamentary inquiry into local government finance.
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Libraries Connected celebrates 30 years of Women's Prize

Libraries Connected will be working with the Women's Prize Trust this year to expand engagement opportunities for readers through libraries.

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