#Libraries - the third round of #LibraryOn grant applications is now open.
Public libraries are encouraged to develop their own online presence and enhance the national LibraryOn platform.
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/grants/round-3
Public libraries are encouraged to develop their own online presence and enhance the national LibraryOn platform.
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/grants/round-3
LibraryOn grants for libraries: Round 3 | LibraryOn
The LibraryOn grants programme funds public libraries in England to improve their online presence and discoverability.
libraryon.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
#Libraries - the third round of #LibraryOn grant applications is now open.
Public libraries are encouraged to develop their own online presence and enhance the national LibraryOn platform.
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/grants/round-3
Public libraries are encouraged to develop their own online presence and enhance the national LibraryOn platform.
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/grants/round-3
To follow on from the celebration of our Digital Spaces projects, we’ve teamed up with LibraryOn for a webinar about contracting for digital projects in libraries, We’ll discuss best practice, questions to ask and will avoid legal jargon!
Wed 25 March at 2.30pm: bit.ly/3Ow4osp
Wed 25 March at 2.30pm: bit.ly/3Ow4osp
March 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
To follow on from the celebration of our Digital Spaces projects, we’ve teamed up with LibraryOn for a webinar about contracting for digital projects in libraries, We’ll discuss best practice, questions to ask and will avoid legal jargon!
Wed 25 March at 2.30pm: bit.ly/3Ow4osp
Wed 25 March at 2.30pm: bit.ly/3Ow4osp
A day @britishlibrary.bsky.social observing public #library stakeholders planning and prioritising.
Also, great to hear from the team at LibraryOn about its work with libraries and their special collections, its library events page, and its library map - take a look!
libraryon.org
Also, great to hear from the team at LibraryOn about its work with libraries and their special collections, its library events page, and its library map - take a look!
libraryon.org
November 26, 2024 at 5:17 PM
A day @britishlibrary.bsky.social observing public #library stakeholders planning and prioritising.
Also, great to hear from the team at LibraryOn about its work with libraries and their special collections, its library events page, and its library map - take a look!
libraryon.org
Also, great to hear from the team at LibraryOn about its work with libraries and their special collections, its library events page, and its library map - take a look!
libraryon.org
Oh my goodness... at #LibraryOn advert on my podcast today. Made me very happy and proud. This podcast is massive too, so lots of people sharing the love! Rob Beckett has talked about the value of libraries on there before too ❤️📚
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
January 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Oh my goodness... at #LibraryOn advert on my podcast today. Made me very happy and proud. This podcast is massive too, so lots of people sharing the love! Rob Beckett has talked about the value of libraries on there before too ❤️📚
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
Projects doing new and interesting things with data: LibraryOn #librariesrewired23 covered in separate session https://libraryon.org #LISconference
Explore what UK libraries have to offer - LibraryOn
Libraries are for everyone. Explore UK libraries on LibraryOn and be inspired to expand your world. Find, visit, and discover your nearest public library and learn what services your library offers.
libraryon.org
November 10, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Projects doing new and interesting things with data: LibraryOn #librariesrewired23 covered in separate session https://libraryon.org #LISconference
What’s the future of public libraries? 🤔 In an era of digital everything, the LibraryOn grants programme has helped 48 library projects across England modernize their online presence.
Read more: www.thepublishingpost.com/post/library...
#FutureOfLibraries #LibraryOn #AccessibilityMatters
Read more: www.thepublishingpost.com/post/library...
#FutureOfLibraries #LibraryOn #AccessibilityMatters
LibraryOn Publishes Evaluation Report after Granting £1.5m to Libraries Across England in 2023/24
February is a time to showcase a love for the libraries, in celebration of National Library Lovers Month.
www.thepublishingpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
What’s the future of public libraries? 🤔 In an era of digital everything, the LibraryOn grants programme has helped 48 library projects across England modernize their online presence.
Read more: www.thepublishingpost.com/post/library...
#FutureOfLibraries #LibraryOn #AccessibilityMatters
Read more: www.thepublishingpost.com/post/library...
#FutureOfLibraries #LibraryOn #AccessibilityMatters
But that's not all! Recently staff from LibraryOn visited our archive and digitised a handful of the posters, with information putting them in their context.
Read more about their project here: libraryon.org/special-coll...
Read more about their project here: libraryon.org/special-coll...
History of circus: How and where circus started | LibraryOn – Special Collection
Have you ever wondered who invented the circus? Library services preserve material that helps tells the history of circus.
libraryon.org
June 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
But that's not all! Recently staff from LibraryOn visited our archive and digitised a handful of the posters, with information putting them in their context.
Read more about their project here: libraryon.org/special-coll...
Read more about their project here: libraryon.org/special-coll...
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries.
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries
This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...
blogs.bl.uk
August 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries.
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
The radical insurrection of public libraries on the Victorian landscape- the fears democratic access to reading provoked, segregated reading rooms, gin house alternatives…
@britishlibrary.bsky.social blog on the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850.
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
@britishlibrary.bsky.social blog on the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850.
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries
This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...
blogs.bl.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The radical insurrection of public libraries on the Victorian landscape- the fears democratic access to reading provoked, segregated reading rooms, gin house alternatives…
@britishlibrary.bsky.social blog on the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850.
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
@britishlibrary.bsky.social blog on the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850.
blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
I'll be at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Press Play event next week, doing a talk about communicating with busy stakeholders. See you there, library types?
February 23, 2024 at 9:47 AM
I'll be at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Press Play event next week, doing a talk about communicating with busy stakeholders. See you there, library types?
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries
This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...
blogs.bl.uk
August 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
libraryon.org
Some links to library resources.
Some links to library resources.
Explore what UK libraries have to offer | LibraryOn
Explore UK libraries on LibraryOn. Find, visit, and discover your nearest public library and its services. Libraries are for everyone—expand your world today!
libraryon.org
March 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
libraryon.org
Some links to library resources.
Some links to library resources.
The four questions for which numerical evidence is needed in this report are
1. How much time and money were spent applying for and awarding these grants?
2. What measure of value was applied?
3. What value was achieved?
4. How this ties to the 'LibraryOn' and 'Single Digital Presence' projects?
1. How much time and money were spent applying for and awarding these grants?
2. What measure of value was applied?
3. What value was achieved?
4. How this ties to the 'LibraryOn' and 'Single Digital Presence' projects?
So we knew this.. but there is some evidence to show it now!
A new evaluation of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funded library grant programmes shows that relatively modest funding can have a disproportionate impact when it is well designed and well supported.
🔗 Read the full report here: www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...
🔗 Read the full report here: www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...
April 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The four questions for which numerical evidence is needed in this report are
1. How much time and money were spent applying for and awarding these grants?
2. What measure of value was applied?
3. What value was achieved?
4. How this ties to the 'LibraryOn' and 'Single Digital Presence' projects?
1. How much time and money were spent applying for and awarding these grants?
2. What measure of value was applied?
3. What value was achieved?
4. How this ties to the 'LibraryOn' and 'Single Digital Presence' projects?
This July marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme
Often remembered through military history, these newspapers reveal the human stories behind one of the deadliest battles of the First World War
Often remembered through military history, these newspapers reveal the human stories behind one of the deadliest battles of the First World War
July 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This July marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme
Often remembered through military history, these newspapers reveal the human stories behind one of the deadliest battles of the First World War
Often remembered through military history, these newspapers reveal the human stories behind one of the deadliest battles of the First World War
Looking for ways to entertain kids during the Easter holidays? The first English public library event listings are starting to appear on libraryon.org/events (or check your local library website)
Discover Library Events | LibraryOn
Explore engaging events at your local library and beyond. From workshops to author talks, find something for everyone.
libraryon.org
April 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Looking for ways to entertain kids during the Easter holidays? The first English public library event listings are starting to appear on libraryon.org/events (or check your local library website)
Do you know how that relates to projects like Library On? libraryon.org
Explore what UK libraries have to offer - LibraryOn
Libraries are for everyone. Explore UK libraries on LibraryOn and be inspired to expand your world. Find, visit, and discover your nearest public library and learn what services your library offers.
libraryon.org
September 13, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Do you know how that relates to projects like Library On? libraryon.org
Here’s a different kind of library discovery than we usually work with - a search feature for local events at UK public libraries from #LibraryOn, currently in beta testing.
A fantastic resource, we look forward to following its development.
A fantastic resource, we look forward to following its development.
Looking for activities during the school holidays? Find out what’s on offer at your local library and customise your search by event type, distance and facilities (inc cafés) via #LibraryOn. Funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and powered by @britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/events
libraryon.org/events
April 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Here’s a different kind of library discovery than we usually work with - a search feature for local events at UK public libraries from #LibraryOn, currently in beta testing.
A fantastic resource, we look forward to following its development.
A fantastic resource, we look forward to following its development.
Find out how The British Library’s LibraryOn £1.5m grants programme has increased the digital impact of public libraries. #ACEsupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social
Knowledge Matters blog
britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Find out how The British Library’s LibraryOn £1.5m grants programme has increased the digital impact of public libraries. #ACEsupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social
“My world - and my children’s world - would be a lot smaller without the library.”
libraryon.org/books-and-mo...
#libraries 📚💙 #reading #kidlit
libraryon.org/books-and-mo...
#libraries 📚💙 #reading #kidlit
Books and reading activities for children at libraries | LibraryOn
Youngsters love libraries. Safe, free spaces where you can pick up any book, enjoy stories and meet other children.
libraryon.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
“My world - and my children’s world - would be a lot smaller without the library.”
libraryon.org/books-and-mo...
#libraries 📚💙 #reading #kidlit
libraryon.org/books-and-mo...
#libraries 📚💙 #reading #kidlit
How the #UK's public libraries began blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries
This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...
blogs.bl.uk
August 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
How the #UK's public libraries began blogs.bl.uk/thenewsroom/...
We are so pleased that our upcoming #WeepingBank events are now featured on LibraryOn events page, sitting alongside the fantastic range of activities happening in libraries across the country.
See what you can discover at libraryon.org
See what you can discover at libraryon.org
January 28, 2026 at 10:52 AM
We are so pleased that our upcoming #WeepingBank events are now featured on LibraryOn events page, sitting alongside the fantastic range of activities happening in libraries across the country.
See what you can discover at libraryon.org
See what you can discover at libraryon.org