The Latest Breaking News from Libraries Connected

Charity launches support scheme for at-risk libraries in wake of budget cuts

Around 650 libraries will benefit from Libraries Connected programme, as almost one in five council leaders fear bankruptcy this year or next

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024

Most libraries to provide ‘warm banks’ again this winter

Library service schemes to offer free, heated space, which began last year in response to the cost of living crisis, will resume at the end of October

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Third of UK librarians asked to censor or remove books, research reveals

A survey by Cilip shows members of the public using increasingly threatening behaviour about the removal of books on empire, race and LGBTQ+ themes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023