We are an independent national organisation set up in 1984 to support Friends of Library groups and to campaign for improved services in publicly funded libraries.

ESSENTIAL INFO

How libraries work, what they can do, why they matter.
Find your nearest library.

For up to date news on Public libraries click the image below.

There’s a link to our most recent tweets here

For all press enquiries please click here for further information.

FRIENDS & GROUPS

Find your nearest group.
Start a group yourself- step by step guide.

WHAT FRIENDS CAN DO – HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY

Supporter’s toolkit: how to work the council’s systems, get information, publicise libraries and – if necessary – campaign to protect them.

PUBLICITY TOOLS

Useful ideas and free promotional material.

MAGAZINE

The UK’s only public library magazine, free to members. Back issues here.