Doncaster Council is cutting the Imagination Library scheme, backed by singer Dolly Parton, after funding came to an end:

The government-appointed Libraries Taskforce has criticised the body responsible for publishing library statistics, saying its "flawed" data suggests the sector is in a worse state than it really is:

Victory for campaigners as a High Court rules that Northamptonshire County Council's bid to close 21 libraries was unlawful:

"I call on the leaders of the publishing industry to raise their game and speak out on behalf of the need to increase dramatically, and rapidly, the quality and quantity of the book stock in our public libraries" - read Tim Coates' blog here:

Graffiti artist Banksy has offered to help support Bristol's threatened library service:

The Society of Chief Librarians is partnering with CILIP to develop an ethical framework regarding commercial partnerships following the fallout from its controversial deal with the Home Office:

Eighty library professionals have signed an open letter condemning a deal between the Society of Chief Librarians and UK Visas and Immigration that will see libraries provide biometric visa support services:

Find out how to enter The Bookseller magazine's Libraries of the Year focus, run in conjunction with OverDrive for Libraries and The Reading Agency, here:

The government will investigate Northamptonshire Council’s plans to close 21 libraries following strong protests from campaigners and CILIP:

Northamptonshire Council is 'failing in its legal duties' with library closures:

Fifteen libraries in Somerset are under threat of closure:

Croydon Council is to terminate its relationship with troubled contractor Carillion and bring the running of its.

Michael Ellis MP has been confirmed as the new libraries minister:

For the third time in 18 months, the minister responsible for libraries has changed:

Comic book creator Alan Moore has called Northamptonshire County Council's plans to close up to 28 of the.

Relentless cuts to the public library service are turning the sector into a “war zone” and making it difficult to.

Ahead of a consultation into the progress of the Libraries Taskforce, campaigners have praised the "hard work".

Arts Council England is launching a series of podcasts to highlight the "positive impact" libraries have on the.

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged £40k to help reopen Cricklewood Library after it was closed by Brent.

Library supply deals worth millions have been awarded, with Blackwell’s, Dawson and the JS Group among the.