Middlesbrough Central Library reopened its doors in September 2025 after undergoing a £1.9m refurbishment following a successful bid to the Government’s Cultural Development Fund, with funding coming from the Arts Council, the Future High Streets Fund and Middlesbrough Council. The grade II listed building closed in December 2023 for work to be carried out to improve facilities for staff and patrons. Originally opened in 1912, the library is a key part of the town’s cultural offering. The...

Buckinghamshire Libraries have extended the opening hours at eight of their libraries by introducing Library Flex. Library Flex allows registered members to visit their local library outside of regular staffed hours, using a simple card and PIN system, to borrow books, study, print documents, or just enjoy a quiet space. During these extended opening hours, members can Borrow, renew and return books Relax, read, or study in a safe, monitored environment Use free PCs and wi-fi Print – either...

We were delighted to join the celebrations last week of the 175th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act at the stunning Manchester...