Libraries
Robin Ince: the library is a centre of empathy we cannot afford to lose

Robin Ince: the library is a centre of empathy we cannot afford to lose
In Sheffield, the evidence is clear that the library enriches the community, far beyond the books on the shelves
How spending cuts have decimated public services since 2010, from libraries to youth clubs

How spending cuts have decimated public services since 2010, from libraries to youth clubs
Libraries, youth clubs, education and homelessness outreach are some of the services impacted by public spending cuts since 2010
Libraries are not just for books – they can help in heatwaves too

Libraries are not just for books – they can help in heatwaves too
Libraries have become known as a haven for people looking to escape the cold, now they can do the same in heatwaves, writes librarian Ian Anstice.
‘A library for homeless people can offer more than books, it’s a space to be’
‘A library for homeless people can offer more than books, it’s a space to be’
Why Britain’s economy can’t afford to lose the public library
Why Britain’s economy can’t afford to lose the public library
Libraries can save us – on book days and every day

Libraries can save us – on book days and every day
After lockdown, the libraries of my life will be waiting

After lockdown, the libraries of my life will be waiting
Public Library Apparel is making a fashion statement for libraries

Public Library Apparel is making a fashion statement for libraries
Bobby Seagull: ‘Libraries have a central role to play in a post-Covid world’

Bobby Seagull: ‘Libraries have a central role to play in a post-Covid world’
Lord John Bird has taken the battle for library funding to the Lords

Lord John Bird has taken the battle for library funding to the Lords
Public Libraries – our new report shows urgent need to boost funding

Public Libraries – our new report shows urgent need to boost funding
John Bird: Final chapter of Essex library campaign gives hope to all

John Bird: Final chapter of Essex library campaign gives hope to all
Schools in Scotland are replacing library staff with their own students

Schools in Scotland are replacing library staff with their own students
Blackadder actor blasts cunning plan to close Bristol libraries

Blackadder actor blasts cunning plan to close Bristol libraries
Meet the bin men who built their own library (and it wasn’t rubbish!)

Meet the bin men who built their own library (and it wasn’t rubbish!)
Big names back libraries ahead of Worlds of Possibilities Festival
