We have been working with Natural England to develop a project helping communities build better connections with nature and have secured a small pot of money to support another five library services to develop projects.

The library services that make up Libraries Connected East have commissioned, facilitated and funded research, with additional support from Arts Council Eng

Most library services were part of some kind of “warm spaces” scheme over the winter, providing warmth, company, advice and entertainment to those struggling with energy bills.

Libraries Connected held a Universal Library Offer Seminar online on Tuesday 14 March 2023.

The day highlighed key achievements and current programmes within the four universal library offers, showcasing local and national activities. 

The 2023 Innovation Gathering will take place on Thursday 2 March, 10:00 - 16:00 in Birmingham.

How do libraries help individuals and communities achieve their full potential? How can libraries help overcome division and polarisation? How should library services demonstrate their positive impact on their local area?

This webinar highlighted some of the innovative work being done within libraries to ensure they meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness. 

Please join Libraries Connected members and partners for this international exchange event with Library Country, the charitable foundation promoting and supporting public libraries in Ukraine.

Euan’s Guide is the disabled access charity. They are best known for EuansGuide.com, the disabled access review website where disabled people, their families, friends and carers can find and share the accessibility of venues around the UK and beyond.

This webinar explored lessons learnt from the Marketing the Library project. We heard from three speakers about running library marketing projects.