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Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell lays out the challenges facing the public library sector.

"It is absolutely sickening to see a public library destroyed by rioters," says our President Ed Jewell.

Libraries Connected is pleased to support the launch of 'ReadOn', a new app developed by librarians from London Libraries that takes inspiration from the 'Couch to 5k' fitness plan to get people reading more.

'ReadOn' takes inspiration from the 'Couch to 5k' fitness plan.

The mobile library will play a literal and symbolic part in the preservation of Ukrainian culture.

Ahead of the general election on July 4, we urge action on the council funding crisis, digital inclusion, early literacy and loneliness.

'As we look ahead to whatever happens after July 4, Libraries Connected stands well positioned to act as a convener for the sector'.

The Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have had an exceptional impact on their library service.

Cleeves, author of 37 critically acclaimed crime novels, has been an outspoken advocate for public libraries throughout her career.

Bolinda’s funding will cover the cost of attending the full two days of the seminar, accommodation, and a contribution towards travel costs.

We hope to raise £10,000, with which we will purchase a decommissioned, fully serviced mobile library from an English council and deliver it to Ukraine.

Twenty six library services have been shortlisted for the prestigious national Awards.