With councils struggling to keep libraries open, communities across the country are stepping in to save and manage them. In our latest episode, we visit some of these community-managed libraries, like Corbett Community Library in London, to understand the impact a community can make when they take them over and tips on how you can do the same

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Follow the links for useful case studies on community managed libraries (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/what-is-community-business/stories/kensal-rise-library/), (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/research/case-studies-collaborative-community-businesses/) and information regarding the Community Managed Libraries Network (https://communitylibrariesnetwork.wordpress.com/)

For funding opportunities head to (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/) to see the full list of programmes we have on offer including (https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/community-business-fund/) opening soon.

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Useful Links

https://twitter.com/@thecbfix

http://thecorbettsociety.org.uk/library/

https://www.facebook.com/CorbettCommunityLibrary/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Corbett,_1st_Baron_Rowallan

https://communitylibrariesnetwork.wordpress.com

https://www.uppernorwoodlibraryhub.org

http://friendsofkensalriselibrary.org

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