Community Libraries Network

The Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network helps CMLs to run effectively and successfully by sharing ideas, learning, experiences and inspiration

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

Did you take part in Green Libraries Week this year? Almost 400 events took place across the UK, from sustainability showcases & community swaps to conversations sparking new ideas and partnerships. Tell us how it went - take our short survey by 20 Nov: https://t.co/rMwZIKK0pP

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

This #TrusteesWeek we're celebrating the volunteer trustees who help community libraries thrive. Their leadership, expertise and commitment keep these valued community spaces strong, sustainable and responsive to local needs. Thank you! 📚💙

#CommunityLibraries #Volunteering

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

The application portal is now open for Round 3 of Incentivising Touring Repayable Grants for Theatre and Dance (ITRG)!

Before you apply, you must book a 10 min conversation with a member of the team. Booking is open until 18 September.

Book your call https://t.co/YQg8t5YxUL

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

🏆 Nominations are open for the Community Libraries Network Awards 2026!

Help us celebrate outstanding community libraries, volunteers, teams & organisations across six categories.

📅 Closes 18 Sept 2026

NOMINATE NOW! https://t.co/PEktyWtbOa

[The Jo Cox Foundation @JoCoxFoundation]

Today marks ten years since Jo was killed.

We remember Jo as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, friend, campaigner and public servant. We remember her courage, her compassion, and her belief that we have more in common than that which divides us.

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[National Digital Inclusion Network @NDI_Network]

It's Volunteers Week! 🙌

Read our recent blog and help us celebrate the incredible volunteers in the National Digital Inclusion Network: https://t.co/dpPTok569H 🌟

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

Today is #DiscoverYourLibrary Day

Community Managed Libraries show how locally led models can extend reach and relevance, build partnerships & deliver high impact through volunteers
Share your work and be part of the story. #LibrariesChangeLives #GoAllIn2026

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

Ever thought about being a charity trustee?

Trusteeship can be a rewarding way to volunteer your time – helping charities make good decisions and create lasting impact.

Find out more: https://t.co/H2TTcg1ffg

#VolunteersWeek #TheBigHelpOut

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

Behind every community library is a team of dedicated volunteers making it happen.
Your time builds stronger, more connected communities.
Thank you.
#VolunteersWeek #Libraries

[Groby C Library @GrobyCLibrary]

It’s #VolunteersWeek thank you to all our amazing volunteers!Without you Groby wouldn’t have a thriving community library and café. 👏👏 😀 📚☕️🍰
@communitylibs @leicslibraries
#Groby #volunteers

[Groby C Library @GrobyCLibrary]

Such a lovely day yesterday at the Groby Community Library tenth anniversary celebration. We were lucky enough to have the village support us and the sun was shining too ☀️ A massive thank you to our wonderful volunteers, Trustees, Bradgate Rotary and Groby Village Hall 😀#groby

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Today we’ve published our Response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England.

It sets out the actions we’ll take to address your feedback and the recommendations outlined in the Review.

Read our full Response 👇
https://t.co/njQmI0aXWj

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

Happy #WorldBookDay!
📚 Community‑run libraries across England & Wales help everyone discover the joy of reading. Celebrate with us and support your local volunteer‑led library today! #WorldBookDay2026 @WorldBookDayUK

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

🏆 The winners of the Community Libraries Network Awards 2025 are here!
Celebrate with us at the online event on 9 Dec 🎥
🎟 Book now: https://t.co/c3zzF2TvSm
Meet the winners 👉 https://t.co/0H3kWXKh2I
#LibrariesChangeLives #CommunityLibraries

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

📚Wonderful to see @JanetDabyMP visit Corbett Community Library, celebrating its role as a thriving hub for literacy, digital inclusion & community life. A brilliant example of people-powered libraries making a real difference!
🔗Read More https://t.co/W6IYB7GS6Q

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

Stephen Kinnock MP recently visited Taibach Community Library to celebrate its role in the community, meet volunteers, and discuss the importance of supporting grassroots library initiatives. You can read more here: https://t.co/UwVSJ7QbaW #CommunityLibraries @TaibachLib

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

@JanetDaby It was a pleasure to host you at such an impactful community library, thank you for taking the time to explore what goes into making organisations like this a success!

[Good Things Foundation @GoodThingsFdn]

Our founder and CEO, Helen Milner OBE, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026.

She says: “Good Things is a wonderful organisation with a clear mission and strategy, full of dedicated people. 2026 is a good time to pass the leadership into new hands”
https://t.co/NS66ITndvJ

[Community Libraries Network @communitylibs]

Community Libraries Network Welcomes New Trustees to Champion a Bold, People-Powered Movement: We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees to its Board, Sue Kerr as Chair of Trustees and Ben Gould as Secretary... https://t.co/29AckolBud

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

Calling all #MPs and #Councillors - it's #LibrariesChangeLives Week when we celebrate the impact of libraries. This year’s theme: sustaining economic growth - from job support to business advice, education & health. Visit your local and show your support: https://t.co/aM8W3Mittb