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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Did you know?

Adults borrowed over 128.5 million novels and over 68 million books for study and personal learning in 2005-2006.

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Library of the month

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