📢 We're hiring! We're looking for a new Regional Development Manager to join the Libraries Connected team- a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to help libraries achieve even more by working together www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/librari...

The Education Committee has today published its report on Reading for Pleasure - and many of our recommendations are included. This is a clear call to action: the Burnham government must make reading for pleasure part of its mission to expand opportunity publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...

Another thoughtful and productive discussion today at the latest meeting of the Libraries Alliance, hosted by Lambeth Palace Library - a library that has welcomed the public since 1610. Watch this space for more Libraries Alliance news soon! librariesalliance.org.uk

🎓 Our new learning portal is now live! To access the portal, you'll need a member account. Simply log in to the member platform and select Learning from the top menu. If you don't yet have an account, you can set one up at members.librariesconnected.org.uk

We warmly welcome today's DCMS announcement of £12.5m for the Music in Libraries programme. We look forward to seeing the impact it will have on the next generation of musicians, producers and creative talent!

Our Chief Executive Isobel Hunter MBE will speak tomorrow in Newcastle upon Tyne at the first Reading with Dementia symposium. The event explores supporting people living with dementia to keep reading for enjoyment. It is funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.

📢 We're hiring! We’re looking for a Digital Communications Officer. For full details and to apply visit CharityJob: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/librari... 📅 Deadline for applications: July 16, 9am

🚀 Today we’re launching Shared Ambitions! Created with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, @cilip.bsky.social and @librariesrising.bsky.social, this new resource sets out a shared vision for a diverse, inclusive and future-ready library workforce www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/library...

We're leading a new Arts Council England-funded project to strengthen how public libraries and independent publishers work together on ebooks - helping more readers discover and borrow a wider range of titles during the National Year of Reading www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...

The Quilt of Welcome, part of the #LovedAndWanted project, is on display at Redbridge Library until 24 July. Funded by london.gov.uk and tnlcommunityfund.org.uk Loved and Wanted is a campaign promoting social cohesion across London. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/lov...

Thriving in Complexity is our leadership programme for new and emerging heads of service. A new evaluation ahows clear impact: participants reported greater confidence, a clearer sense of their role and more effective support for their teams 👉 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/resources/le...

🪧There is still time to sign up for tomorrow’s webinar exploring two practical approaches to staff development in public libraries. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...

📢 Please complete our apprenticeship survey Apprenticeships are opening the door to library careers and attracting new talent into the sector. Help us shape how we support apprenticeships and make the case for more and better opportunities. 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 📅 Deadline: 10 July

Today marks the official start of the Summer Reading Challenge! Against a backdrop of concern about children's reading for pleasure, the Challenge highlights the essential role of libraries in building lasting reading habits summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

We can’t believe it's already been a week since our Annual Seminar! Across a wide range of ideas, discussions and practical insights, one theme stood out: the vital role of professional values, expertise and judgment at the heart of public libraries. What were your highlights? 📸 Ryan Hurley

Libraries across England are coming together to expand the Read On app, bringing its "Couch to 5K for reading" approach to new regions as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. Find out more: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/nationa...

As part of the #NationalYearofReading, we're inviting library workers and volunteers to share their favourite books to read on holiday ☀️🌊 👉 Submit your recommendation: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/share-y...

It is terrific to see local coverage of our Awards begin to appear. James Fisher and Zachary Wells, winners of our Children and Young People's Award, brought reading into sporting environments through partnerships with youth football clubs in Thanet. theisleofthanetnews.com/2026/06/11/t...

🎊 Last night at #LCSeminar2026 we revealed our Awards winners for 2026. 🫂 All entries drew out the great theme of our Seminar: they 'build belonging', in their communities, through work that extends far beyond the physical walls of the library. 🔗 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...

@librarianjones.com delivered a powerful keynote at #LCSeminar2026, outlining the pressures facing libraries in parts of the US. UK and US contexts differ but the principle is shared: the free exchange of ideas is central to public library services. 🔗 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/us-libr...

Opening the second day of #LCSeminar2026, our Chief Executive Isobel Hunter called back to the Public Libraries Act of 1850. Trusted information was essential in 1850, Isobel noted, and is perhaps even more important now. In a time of polarisation, libraries remain places that build belonging.

💬 We are nearing the end of an informative opening day of talks at #LCSeminar2026. ⚛️ Tying these together was the theme of belonging. In an age of social atomisation, libraries bring communities together in ways innovative and traditional. 🔉 Conversations stimulated by today's talks continue!

All set up and ready to go – the Libraries Connected team are here to welcome you to our Annual Seminar. Looking forward to two days of insight, energy and new ideas! #LCSeminar2026 #publiclibraries #librarylife

This week at our Annual Seminar, edjewell.bsky.social hands over the Presidency to James Pearson. In his final blog as President Ed reflects on the 'extraordinary resilience, creativity and humanity shown by library staff'. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/reflect...

#ICYMI, last week we published our national strategy for library volunteer engagement. We aim to ensure that volunteering in libraries is well-supported and aligned with the library sector’s mission of learning, inclusion and community wellbeing. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/resources/st...

💡In his final blog as our President, @edjewell.bsky.social reflects on a 'growing confidence in what our libraries can achieve.' 'Public libraries', Ed writes, 'are one of the few remaining genuinely universal public spaces left in civic life'. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/reflect...

This #VolunteersWeek we reveal a new strategy for volunteer engagement in public libraries. We want a sustainable approach to volunteer engagement in libraries, one that values contributions of volunteers and recognises professional expertise. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/resources/st...

We are pleased to reveal that bestselling author and literacy campaigner katemossewriter.bsky.social is our 2026 Public Library Champion. We recognise Kate's great advocacy for libraries and their impact on reading, literacy and social connection. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...

💭 This #VolunteersWeek is a chance to learn more about the role of volunteers in the public library sector. ✍️ Our report presents insights into who volunteers in libraries. 🖱️It also explains how their contributions support digital inclusion. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/resources/vo...

Local and Community History Month is a chance to deepen awareness of local history and encourage all members of the community to participate in a shared heritage. Know Your Neighbourhood engaged people in heritage, building connections to the past. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/know-yo...