CILIP launches £1.2 Million Green Library Hubs project to power climate action in local communities

CILIP, the UK's library and information association, is proud to announce the launch of the Green Library Hubs programme – a groundbreaking, community-led climate action project made possible through £1.2 million in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund's Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future.

The three-year programme, delivered in partnership with the British Library, Julie's Bicycle and CAG Consulting, along with 10 libraries across the UK, will establish 10 Green Library Hubs – spaces rooted in local libraries that act as catalysts for community awareness, behaviour change and grassroots action on climate change.

Each Green Library Hub will:

• Serve as a community space for environmental learning and events
• Humanise the climate crisis through local relevance and engagement
• Support partnerships with local groups, schools, and climate organisations
• Equip library staff with environmental literacy and community engagement tools

The project is an integral part of the Green Libraries Campaign, and activities delivered through the Green Libraries Hubs will support the campaign as it enables climate action in local communities through a network of coordinated library services.

Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CEO at CILIP said:

"This project is about enabling real, meaningful climate action at the heart of communities. Library services are deeply rooted in place giving them a unique ability to harness local communities, understand wider society and tackle complex challenges.

"Building on the success of the Green Libraries Campaign, this initiative continues to showcase how libraries foster collaboration and inspire action."

The Green Library Hubs programme will be delivered in partnership with:

• The British Library, supporting delivery of community workshops and national reach through its Living Knowledge Network of public libraries
• Julie's Bicycle, leading on environmental and community engagement training for public library staff
• CAG Consultants, responsible for evaluation and impact measurement