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- A global perspective on library design
- "The future of libraries is already happening. It’s bold, inclusive and beautiful - and it’s time to pay attention.”
- 04 Sept 2025

- Interview with Josh Hughes, Managing Director of FG Library
- In this interview Josh shares his thoughts on his new role as Managing Director, what the position involves, and his aspirations for the company's future.
- 19 Aug 2025

- Winning Applicant for IFLA Public Library of the Year Award 2025
- The Public Library of the Year award is presented by the International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions, to honour new public libraries
- 18 Aug 2025

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The centre for library design and innovation: a resource for planning and design, a database of libraries and a marketplace for services
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- Opening the Book Blog - Bringing Your Books Alive
- Designing Libraries sponsors Opening the Book specialise in international reader-centred library design along with training courses for all grades of staff

- Peters' Blog: How To Use Colour Psychology In Your Library
- Peters’ interior designers use colour psychology to inform work they do in schools, seeking to align emotions and behaviours with the purpose of the space.

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- A reference library of websites, online resources, articles and books related to all aspects of library planning and design.

- Insights in library design
- Creative spaces for kids, learning spaces, revitalised public libraries, sustainable buildings, the future library - insights from our news stories.
Featured Libraries

- De Valera Library and Súil Art Gallery Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland
- Designed by multi-ward winning Keith Williams Architects, the new De Valera Library & Súil Art Gallery, Ennis, Ireland was opened on 15th November 2024

- Whittington Barracks Burnett Library, Staffordshire
- Designing Libraries Director Ayub Khan asks Claire Butterfield, Senior Librarian at the library about worldwide provision for the Defence Medical Services.

- Town House Library, Kingston University
- Town House is Kingston University's landmark building on the Penrhyn Road campus

- Lambeth Palace Library
- Building on 800 years of history - the new Lambeth Palace Library

- Nottingham New Central Library
- A Hub of Regeneration and Community Engagement

- Dunfermline Library
- This library holds a special place in library history as it is the first of 2,509 Carnegie libraries Andrew Carnegie endowed throughout the world!