Libraries Week (Libraries Change Lives)
CILIP's annual week in early June celebrating public, school and specialist libraries and the difference they make to people's lives.
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OrganiserCILIP
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Libraries Week is run by CILIP, the library and information association. It moved from October to June, after a trial in 2024, to fit better with the parliamentary calendar and help libraries engage with politicians.
2026 theme
Libraries Change Lives through literacy and reading
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 7 to 13 June 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 5 to 11 June 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 4 to 10 June 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- CILIP: Hold the date for CILIP's two libraries weeks (2026)
- CILIP: Libraries Week moves to June (2025)
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