CILIP is launching ‘Libraries Change Lives Week’ to raise the profile of public libraries to government – and we need your help

As libraries continue to face budget and service cuts across the country, it is more important than ever for the sector to show politicians the huge difference libraries make in our communities.

Libraries Change Lives Week anticipates this year’s General Election, puts the sector on a public platform where libraries, library staff and library users can evidence the value of this statutory service - both locally and nationally - to the leaders of tomorrow.

The campaign runs from 24-28 June 2024, and culminates in an event in Parliament where representatives and allies from the sector will meet senior governmental advisors and decision makers face to face.

For maximum impact, we need your library's stories to take to government.

Tell us your library’s story

Please share your library’s stories of success and impact with the theme of ‘Libraries Change Lives’. This could be an activity, an event, an initiative or a member of staff who goes above or beyond their role.

These case studies can encompass any library activity or event that falls under these six different categories:

• Sense of place
• Green and sustainable
• Stronger communities
• Health and care
• Enterprise and creativity
• Learning and social mobility