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Find your nearest library to access services such as book loans, CD rentals and internet access
Support and resources for councils in England and the public libraries sector in England and its partners provided through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Find out how you can help support local libraries, including taking on ownership and management.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library - many councils offer online access to their library catalogue
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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Independent Panel calls for evidence to inform report on public libraries.
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