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This is the second round of the £20.5 million Fund, which supports library services in England by helping them upgrade their buildings and improve digital infrastructure.

We are pleased to announce that we will be managing part of a new government programme that will fund library projects reducing loneliness and widening volunteering opportunities. The scheme is part of the Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) Fund, a £29 million package of funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), designed to widen participation in volunteering and tackle loneliness in 27 disadvantaged areas across England.

Libraries Connected is seeking a Projects and Finance Administrator to support the successful delivery of projects and financial processes.

Twenty-six library services are shortlisted for the prestigious national awards.

Through Business & IP Centres and other localised services, the library network has become one of the country’s most effective and accessible sources of support for new and growing businesses.

Over £135m has been awarded to projects involving libraries.

MozFest Virtual will take place online from 20th - 24th March, 2023

We welcome the debate about widening choice and increasing access to books for young readers.

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.

We are looking for a number of trustees to join the Libraries Connected board. 

Ed Jewell is the new President Elect of Libraries Connected, the independent charity representing public libraries.

Libraries Connected will have Investment Principle Support Organisation (IPSO) status, meaning we will support public library services to embed ACE’s Investment Principles.