Do you love libraries?
You do? Fantastic - then this is the perfect website for you! You can find out about our latest campaigns, read about some of the great things that are happening in libraries across England, discover what our celebrity champions love about libraries, and have your say about what libraries mean to you!
Libraries are great for all sorts of things - free books and magazines, fast internet access, CDs and DVDs, impartial advice from staff, author events, reading groups, and meeting new friends. Libraries have something to offer for everyone!
If you don’t use libraries you are missing out! Libraries are changing. Check out your local library today and tell us what you think!
Latest News
Top Ten New Librarians meet the Minister
The winners of the 2007 Top Ten New Librarians competition meet Minister Margaret Hodge at the House of Commons.
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"What a tiny world we’d live in without libraries. They allow us to learn so much about so many subjects, and to enjoy the imagination of great story-tellers."
Jeffrey Archer
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Did you know?
People spend 68.5 million hours on the internet in public libraries each year, using over 30,000 networked computer terminals.
Library of the month
Each month we will feature a different library that is demonstrating exciting ways to engage with local communities
Top Ten New Librarians Competition
Winners revealed!
Guide to great libraries
Read our guide to getting the most from your local library
Love Libraries Gallery
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