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Find out more about this year's #GreenLibraries Week and how you can get involved here:
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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...
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As part of #GreenLibraries Week, we're shining a spotlight on Natural England's partnership with Libraries Connected which uses public libraries as gateways to nature, creativity, health, and community resilience:
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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...
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🌱Are you ready for #GreenLibraries Week? Read about The British Library’s recent "Unearthed: The Power of Gardening" exhibition in libraries across the UK here:
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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...
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Celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act! From opening up knowledge to all in 1850 to today's vibrant community hubs, libraries remain engines of social mobility and democracy in action
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Today on the DCMS Libraries blog, we're shining a spotlight on Stockton-on-Tees Library Service and how The Libraries Improvement Fund supported them to upgrade their central library:
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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...
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Last week, DCMS published research by IPSOS on the barriers and enablers of library engagement among non-users. Read more about the findings and interventions to consider here:
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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...
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DCMS is the largest contributor of honours nominations across Whitehall and an incredible 248 people across DCMS sectors recognised in The King’s official Birthday Honours List. Read more about those recognised for services to public libraries here:
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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...
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Great to hear about @britishlibrary work with @leedslibraries both in their exhibition on football fanzines and in @BIPCLeeds supporting innovation and growth and hear from the Leeds Central Library team about their work and plans to upgrade their beautiful building.
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Great to vist @britishlibrary in Boston Spa today and see their ambitious Boston Spa renewed project with their Chair DameCarolBlack, CEO Rebecca Lawrence and @_judithblake and hear how they want to open up their site and collection to the public and schools.
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Today we're shining a spotlight on the partnership between Salford Libraries and Salford Jobcentres as an example of how both parties can maximise their impact and connect with local communities.
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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...
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Fabulous to visit Rugby Library with @JohnSlinger MP today to celebrate Libraries’ Week and hear about the range of work they do for and with the local community - thank you to them and everyone working in our brilliant libraries @warkslibraries
Thank you @fionatwycross @DcmsLibraries Minister for libraries for visiting Rugby @Warwickshire_CC @warkslibraries with local MP @JohnSlinger during Libraries Week to see first hand the wide range of activities on offer.
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Read this @DCMS blog to find out more about #LibrariesChangeLives week. Policy & decision makers are visiting library services across England this week to meet with library staff and users, tour facilities and hear first-hand how libraries support people:
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Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives 2025, running this week until Sunday 8 June, celebrating the vital role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year's theme,...
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This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. We're driving and sustaining economic growth across the UK - all in your local library. Read our blog for @DCMS to find out more: https://t.co/dcj29DDeGS
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When Spellow Community Hub and Library was destroyed last year, local residents stepped up to save it, led by Alex McCormick The theme of #LibrariesWeek is #LibrariesChangeLives - WATCH to see what Spellow means to the community of Liverpool, and Alex ⬇️
Happy #LibrariesWeek! The theme is #LibrariesChangeLives - something Alex McCormick knows all about. She fundraised to save Spellow Community Hub & Library after the riots and at the #ReadingRights summit, she shared why libraries are vital: https://t.co/zCro04a7jf
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Today we’re shining a spotlight on Brent Libraries who were able to upgrade Harlesden Library Hub with the support of LIF funding. The fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund will open for expressions of interest on Tuesday 6th May.
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The Government has announced that public libraries will soon be able to apply for a share of a share of the £5.5 million Libraries Improvement Fund as part of the Government’s commitment to ensure...
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The fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund will open for expressions of interest on Tuesday 6th May. Today we’re shining a spotlight on Barnsley Libraries who were able to upgrade their libraries with the support of LIF funding.
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The Government has announced that public libraries will soon be able to apply for a share of a share of the £5.5 million Libraries Improvement Fund as part of the Government’s commitment to ensure...
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NEWS: £30 million for museums and libraries to improve access to arts and culture Expressions of interest open in May for a fifth round of the Museum Estate and Development Fund and a fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund 122 museum projects and 95 library projects
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Help shape the future of our work to get more people online and share your views on: 🟣 Opening opportunities through skills 🟣 Tackling device & data poverty 🟣 Barriers to digital services 🟣 Building confidence & supporting services
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Read more about @SciTechgovuk Digital Inclusion Plan and the role of public libraries in tackling digital inclusion here:
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Today the government has set out actions to begin tackling digital exclusion, publishing first steps of a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan which includes funding for local initiatives and partnering...
From speaking to your GP, to applying for jobs - daily tasks have become increasingly digitised. Yet around 1 in 4 people in the UK struggle to use online services. Here’s 5 ways our Digital Inclusion Action Plan ensures everyone has the skills to thrive in modern society 👇
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A brighter future for culture Our creative sectors have already made an incredible impact, and with the right support, we can unlock even more potential ⤵️
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