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Designing Libraries

The centre for library design and innovation: a resource for planning and design, a database of library building projects and a marketplace for services.

The extraordinary Stovner library
The extraordinary Stovner library: the shape of things to come
Vibrant new library for Nottingham
Vibrant new community library for Nottingham
A phenomenal first year for The Word
A phenomenal first year for The Word
De Krook Library, Ghent
De Krook Library, Ghent
Dokk1: Impressions of an impressive library
Dokk1: Impressions of an impressive library
Ryerson University’s new Student Learning Centre
Ryerson University’s new Student Learning Centre

Latest library news

Latest library news

National Library of Latvia wins award
The library won the newly established Library of the Year Award in the International Excellence Awards at the London Book Fair, 2018.
16/04/2018
Sutton Coldfield library reborn
Refurbished Sutton Coldfield town centre library, incorporating the Little Green Bookworm play café, has opened today, thanks to an inspiring collaboration.
03/04/2018
Essex opens Chelmsford families hub
Chelmsford’s new children’s library and local hub for family services has officially opened following a £316,000 makeover.
29/03/2018
Dementia friendly public spaces
Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub, Warrington, is believed to be the first fully integrated, dementia friendly wellbeing building and public library in the UK.
26/03/2018
Libraries need to evolve digitally
While most library users are happy with the physical spaces of libraries, far fewer are satisfied with their online experience, according to a new report.
08/03/2018
Ten public libraries in Belgium
A fascinating tour of specialist subject libraries in Belgium, from architecture to feminism, to art - highlighting the continuing relevance of libraries.
05/03/2018
Public Library of the Year Award
Applications are now open for the international award, presented by IFLA and sponsored by the IT company, Systematic.
02/03/2018

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