by communitylibrariesnetwork | Jul 9, 2026
Bedale Community Library has reopened after a significant £30,000 refurbishment project designed to create a brighter, more flexible and welcoming space for local residents. The improvements include redecoration, new furnishings and enhancements aimed at supporting a...
by communitylibrariesnetwork | Jul 8, 2026
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is continuing his UK‑wide Libraries Tour, offering free readings in libraries across the country as a celebration of the important role libraries play in communities. For the 2027 tour, applications are open to libraries whose name or...
by communitylibrariesnetwork | Jun 3, 2026
The government has introduced “Culture Priority Places” to help target cultural funding and activity towards areas with the greatest need, based on lower levels of cultural engagement and higher deprivation. This approach will not limit funding only to these areas,...
by communitylibrariesnetwork | Jun 3, 2026
Our Chair of Trustees, Sue Kerr, recently gave oral evidence to the Education Committee as part of its Reading for Pleasure inquiry. The session brought together experts and stakeholders to help inform the Committee’s understanding of how reading for pleasure can be...
by communitylibrariesnetwork | Jun 3, 2026
This year marks a major milestone for Blackfen Community Library: 10 years at the heart of the community. We were proud to celebrate this anniversary at the start of Libraries Week and Volunteers’ Week, bringing together volunteers, partners, library users and...
by communitylibrariesnetwork | May 19, 2026
Volunteers’ Week returns from 1–7th June 2026, offering a national opportunity to recognise, celebrate and inspire volunteering across the UK. For community managed libraries, this week is especially significant. Volunteers are not just supporters, they are the...
