Here on the Libraries blog, we’re shining a spotlight on those recognised for services to public libraries or who have worked within them as part of the work they have been awarded honours for. Members of the Order of the …
2026 is The National Year of Reading! This UK-wide campaign is designed to inspire more people to make reading a regular part of their lives. Public libraries play a crucial role in promoting reading for pleasure and will continue to …
Green Libraries Week, led by CILIP, is the national, annual celebration of libraries, across all sectors – from public libraries on the high street to national, health and academic libraries. The focus is on libraries leading climate and sustainability initiatives …
In an era where connection - to nature, community, and wellbeing - is more important than ever, Culture Nature England (CNE) is helping to open up new opportunities for people to engage with the natural world. As part of Natural …
Green Libraries Week 2025 celebrates climate initiatives led by the library sector. This blog highlights the impact of the British Library’s recent Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition in libraries across the UK. Libraries have always been places of discovery …
The Government announced the fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund earlier this year as part of the Government’s commitment to ensure libraries are able to upgrade their physical and digital infrastructure to adapt to changing user needs and can …
Editor’s Note: Libraries have long been essential parts of our communities, offering free access to knowledge, resources, and shared spaces. However, recent decades have seen a concerning decline in library engagement across England. With two-thirds of adults (66%) not having …
DCMS is the largest contributor of honours nominations across Whitehall and an incredible 248 people from across DCMS sectors were recognised in The King’s official Birthday Honours List (20% of the total 1,215 awards). Here on the Libraries blog, we’re …
Public library partnerships with other organisations can be hugely rewarding - for both sides. Last week, we celebrated the role libraries play in sustaining economic growth as this year’s theme for Libraries Week. This is evident in the partnership between Salford …
This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. The Business & IP Centre’s National Network, based in libraries across the UK, drives and sustains economic growth by offering free impartial business support …