Libraries Connected
@librariesconnected.bsky.social
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership, which includes almost every library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
The Libraries Connected Awards are a reminder of the importance of #Libraries and the people who work in them, celebrating the variety of support they deliver on a daily basis.
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations now.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations now.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The Libraries Connected Awards are a reminder of the importance of #Libraries and the people who work in them, celebrating the variety of support they deliver on a daily basis.
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations now.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations now.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
Today marks the start of National Self-Care Week, focusing on supporting self-care across communities.
Through the Reading Well collections from @readingagency.bsky.social, public #Libraries empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing.
readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
Through the Reading Well collections from @readingagency.bsky.social, public #Libraries empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing.
readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today marks the start of National Self-Care Week, focusing on supporting self-care across communities.
Through the Reading Well collections from @readingagency.bsky.social, public #Libraries empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing.
readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
Through the Reading Well collections from @readingagency.bsky.social, public #Libraries empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing.
readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
#WorldKindnessDay is a chance to focus on those empathetic acts that can lead to a more compassionate society.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#WorldKindnessDay is a chance to focus on those empathetic acts that can lead to a more compassionate society.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
To serve our members more effectively, our Board is proposing key updates to our governance structure:
✅ Clearer leadership roles
✅ More external expertise
✅ Streamlined structure
📅 Members: vote on these changes at our AGM on Dec 11
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/governance-c...
✅ Clearer leadership roles
✅ More external expertise
✅ Streamlined structure
📅 Members: vote on these changes at our AGM on Dec 11
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/governance-c...
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
To serve our members more effectively, our Board is proposing key updates to our governance structure:
✅ Clearer leadership roles
✅ More external expertise
✅ Streamlined structure
📅 Members: vote on these changes at our AGM on Dec 11
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/governance-c...
✅ Clearer leadership roles
✅ More external expertise
✅ Streamlined structure
📅 Members: vote on these changes at our AGM on Dec 11
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/governance-c...
The Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of people working in public #Libraries.
They offer the opportunity to uncover new #Library champions and encourage leaders of the future.
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
They offer the opportunity to uncover new #Library champions and encourage leaders of the future.
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of people working in public #Libraries.
They offer the opportunity to uncover new #Library champions and encourage leaders of the future.
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
They offer the opportunity to uncover new #Library champions and encourage leaders of the future.
Our 2026 Awards are open for nominations.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
We have a busy week of online events coming up, starting with today's PressReader accessibility features webinar in partnership with @rnib.bsky.social and continuing tomorrow with a webinar on the #ACEFunded Microgrants project.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We have a busy week of online events coming up, starting with today's PressReader accessibility features webinar in partnership with @rnib.bsky.social and continuing tomorrow with a webinar on the #ACEFunded Microgrants project.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
Last month we asked public #Librarians to show us what their library service looks like today, as part of our celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act.
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Last month we asked public #Librarians to show us what their library service looks like today, as part of our celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act.
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
The photos will be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 175 years.
Here is a small sample of what we received...
A new report from @learnworkuk.bsky.social for #GetTheNationLearning Week reveals that one in five adults (21%) are participating in learning.
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A new report from @learnworkuk.bsky.social for #GetTheNationLearning Week reveals that one in five adults (21%) are participating in learning.
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
The new virtual autumn conference from @ascelnetwork.bsky.social on 19 November is all about fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and creative sparks.
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The new virtual autumn conference from @ascelnetwork.bsky.social on 19 November is all about fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and creative sparks.
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
Speakers will address the theme of creating the #Libraries of tomorrow, with children and young people today.
ascel.org.uk/ascel-confer...
This #GetTheNationLearning Week run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social, public #Libraries are encouraged to strengthen and showcase their commitment to lifelong learning in their communities.
They can also sign the Get the Nation Learning Charter.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
They can also sign the Get the Nation Learning Charter.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This #GetTheNationLearning Week run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social, public #Libraries are encouraged to strengthen and showcase their commitment to lifelong learning in their communities.
They can also sign the Get the Nation Learning Charter.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
They can also sign the Get the Nation Learning Charter.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
Do you have an inspirational story to tell about public #Libraries?
We are accepting ideas for guest articles now. We are particularly keen on hearing stories about #DigitalInclusion in libraries.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/do-you-...
We are accepting ideas for guest articles now. We are particularly keen on hearing stories about #DigitalInclusion in libraries.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/do-you-...
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Do you have an inspirational story to tell about public #Libraries?
We are accepting ideas for guest articles now. We are particularly keen on hearing stories about #DigitalInclusion in libraries.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/do-you-...
We are accepting ideas for guest articles now. We are particularly keen on hearing stories about #DigitalInclusion in libraries.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/do-you-...
Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet is at High Wycombe #Library in Buckinghamshire until 30 November.
Supported by the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund, this celebration of ballet's hidden history is reaching its final venues.
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/events/into-...
Supported by the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund, this celebration of ballet's hidden history is reaching its final venues.
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/events/into-...
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet is at High Wycombe #Library in Buckinghamshire until 30 November.
Supported by the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund, this celebration of ballet's hidden history is reaching its final venues.
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/events/into-...
Supported by the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund, this celebration of ballet's hidden history is reaching its final venues.
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/events/into-...
Have you seen our #Webinar schedule for November yet?
We have six events planned, including our Universal Library Offer virtual conference for 2025.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
We have six events planned, including our Universal Library Offer virtual conference for 2025.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Have you seen our #Webinar schedule for November yet?
We have six events planned, including our Universal Library Offer virtual conference for 2025.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
We have six events planned, including our Universal Library Offer virtual conference for 2025.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
Have you booked a place at one of our November webinars yet?
We have a busy schedule, including an event on PressReader accessibility with @rnib.bsky.social and a #Microgrants showcase event.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
We have a busy schedule, including an event on PressReader accessibility with @rnib.bsky.social and a #Microgrants showcase event.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Have you booked a place at one of our November webinars yet?
We have a busy schedule, including an event on PressReader accessibility with @rnib.bsky.social and a #Microgrants showcase event.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
We have a busy schedule, including an event on PressReader accessibility with @rnib.bsky.social and a #Microgrants showcase event.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
The theme of this year's #GreenLibrariesWeek is encouraging libraries at every stage of their sustainability journey to celebrate climate action, no matter how big or small.
Here's what has been happening in Welsh public #Libraries this week.
libraries.wales/news/green-l...
Here's what has been happening in Welsh public #Libraries this week.
libraries.wales/news/green-l...
October 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The theme of this year's #GreenLibrariesWeek is encouraging libraries at every stage of their sustainability journey to celebrate climate action, no matter how big or small.
Here's what has been happening in Welsh public #Libraries this week.
libraries.wales/news/green-l...
Here's what has been happening in Welsh public #Libraries this week.
libraries.wales/news/green-l...
Last month our Chief Executive @ih1968.bsky.social attended the Lviv International Library Conference to express our ongoing support for Ukraine's #Libraries.
Isobel has written about the five most notable things she has learnt from our twinning work.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/five-th...
Isobel has written about the five most notable things she has learnt from our twinning work.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/five-th...
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Last month our Chief Executive @ih1968.bsky.social attended the Lviv International Library Conference to express our ongoing support for Ukraine's #Libraries.
Isobel has written about the five most notable things she has learnt from our twinning work.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/five-th...
Isobel has written about the five most notable things she has learnt from our twinning work.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/five-th...
We are proud to be a partner of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign, founded by the Learning and Work Institute.
#GetTheNationLearningWeek is a chance to celebrate all that public #Libraries do in empowering adult learning and education.
learningandwork.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
#GetTheNationLearningWeek is a chance to celebrate all that public #Libraries do in empowering adult learning and education.
learningandwork.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
October 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We are proud to be a partner of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign, founded by the Learning and Work Institute.
#GetTheNationLearningWeek is a chance to celebrate all that public #Libraries do in empowering adult learning and education.
learningandwork.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
#GetTheNationLearningWeek is a chance to celebrate all that public #Libraries do in empowering adult learning and education.
learningandwork.org.uk/what-we-do/l...
This #GreenLibrariesWeek, we're proud to see libraries leading the way in environmental engagement.
An evaluation of Culture Nature England, funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social, reveals how #Libraries were transformed into nature connection hubs.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/green-l...
An evaluation of Culture Nature England, funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social, reveals how #Libraries were transformed into nature connection hubs.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/green-l...
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This #GreenLibrariesWeek, we're proud to see libraries leading the way in environmental engagement.
An evaluation of Culture Nature England, funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social, reveals how #Libraries were transformed into nature connection hubs.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/green-l...
An evaluation of Culture Nature England, funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social, reveals how #Libraries were transformed into nature connection hubs.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/green-l...
As the weather grows colder #Libraries are again acting as @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social spaces.
As campaign director @davidbarclay.bsky.social explains, warm spaces 'turn what might have been a lonely day into one filled with connection and community.'
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
As campaign director @davidbarclay.bsky.social explains, warm spaces 'turn what might have been a lonely day into one filled with connection and community.'
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
As the weather grows colder #Libraries are again acting as @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social spaces.
As campaign director @davidbarclay.bsky.social explains, warm spaces 'turn what might have been a lonely day into one filled with connection and community.'
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
As campaign director @davidbarclay.bsky.social explains, warm spaces 'turn what might have been a lonely day into one filled with connection and community.'
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social spoke at our recent 'Libraries 175' event in Manchester.
Ed said, 'I hope that when our successors stand on this stage 175 years from now, they will see that libraries rose to the great challenges of this century'.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
Ed said, 'I hope that when our successors stand on this stage 175 years from now, they will see that libraries rose to the great challenges of this century'.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
October 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social spoke at our recent 'Libraries 175' event in Manchester.
Ed said, 'I hope that when our successors stand on this stage 175 years from now, they will see that libraries rose to the great challenges of this century'.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
Ed said, 'I hope that when our successors stand on this stage 175 years from now, they will see that libraries rose to the great challenges of this century'.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
#GreenLibrariesWeek 2025 begins on Monday!
The focus is on public #Libraries as leaders of climate and sustainability initiatives for their users and communities.
Find out more from @cilip.bsky.social:
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
The focus is on public #Libraries as leaders of climate and sustainability initiatives for their users and communities.
Find out more from @cilip.bsky.social:
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
October 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
#GreenLibrariesWeek 2025 begins on Monday!
The focus is on public #Libraries as leaders of climate and sustainability initiatives for their users and communities.
Find out more from @cilip.bsky.social:
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
The focus is on public #Libraries as leaders of climate and sustainability initiatives for their users and communities.
Find out more from @cilip.bsky.social:
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
Those new or aspiring #Library Heads of Service wanting to take part in our 'Leading Libraries: Thriving in Complexity' programme have until Monday 27 October at 11am to apply.
Please don't delay - send in your application this weekend!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/applica...
Please don't delay - send in your application this weekend!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/applica...
October 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Those new or aspiring #Library Heads of Service wanting to take part in our 'Leading Libraries: Thriving in Complexity' programme have until Monday 27 October at 11am to apply.
Please don't delay - send in your application this weekend!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/applica...
Please don't delay - send in your application this weekend!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/applica...
North Yorkshire #Libraries are hosting some terrific events this #GetOnlineWeek, including digital inclusion drop-in support cafes.
There's still time to get involved in your library's activities this Get Online Week!
www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/li...
There's still time to get involved in your library's activities this Get Online Week!
www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/li...
October 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
North Yorkshire #Libraries are hosting some terrific events this #GetOnlineWeek, including digital inclusion drop-in support cafes.
There's still time to get involved in your library's activities this Get Online Week!
www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/li...
There's still time to get involved in your library's activities this Get Online Week!
www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/li...
'Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet' is now approaching its finale after a very successful run.
Find out more about this National Lottery #HeritageFunded project, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/light-p...
Find out more about this National Lottery #HeritageFunded project, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/light-p...
October 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
'Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet' is now approaching its finale after a very successful run.
Find out more about this National Lottery #HeritageFunded project, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/light-p...
Find out more about this National Lottery #HeritageFunded project, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/light-p...
There is a huge amount going on in public #Libraries this #GetOnlineWeek.
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
There is a huge amount going on in public #Libraries this #GetOnlineWeek.
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online