Make your library a place of welcome
Welcome more people. Spark new ideas. Strengthen your community.
Why join the Places of Welcome network?
Libraries are already natural gathering spaces. By joining the Places of Welcome network, you can:
Bring in new visitors who may not otherwise discover your library.
Enrich your library with new skills, ideas, and experiences from those visitors.
Build partnerships with local organisations and community groups.
Inspire new projects - from poetry workshops to creative clubs.
How it works
Joining is simple. You’ll become part of a national network of friendly, accessible community spaces, each offering a warm welcome. There’s no cost to sign up, and you’ll get access to resources, support, and a recognised framework that helps your library thrive as a hub of connection.
Ready to join?
Turn your library into a Place of Welcome.
What libraries are saying
Tracey Hughes, Library Manager, says, “I’m proud we’re able to offer such an important group. It’s been amazing to see new friendships being forged, with the library at the centre of it all.”
Offer a vital service that helps people feel connected and included.
Build on what you already do - no need to start something new.