# Libraries Alliance > For libraries through life ## Posts - [Libraries Alliance formally launched at British Academy](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/libraries-alliance-formally-launched-at-british-academy/): Leaders from across the library world came together at the British Academy today (Wednesday 15 April) for the official launch of the Libraries Alliance. The launch set out a shared vision of “libraries through life”, illustrated through short contributions from library staff and users, politicians, academics and writers. Speakers showed how libraries support people at every stage – from early learning and education, through work and research, to later life – and why this matters for community, citizenship and opportunity. Speakers included the Minister for Libraries, Baroness Twycross; former Cabinet Minister Lord Blunkett; Richard Ovenden OBE, Bodley’s Librarian at the […] - [New research from Libraries Alliance: the impact and value of public libraries in the UK](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/new-research-from-libraries-alliance-the-impact-and-value-of-public-libraries-in-the-uk/) - [Libraries Alliance on Info Pro podcast](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/libraries-alliance-on-info-pro-podcast/) - [Minister briefed on Libraries Alliance progress during visit to Bodleian Libraries](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/minister-briefed-on-libraries-alliance-progress-during-visit-to-bodleian-libraries/) - [Richard Ovenden: Our libraries are on borrowed time](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/our-libraries-are-on-borrowed-time/) - [The Bookseller: Libraries are crucial to the UK's success](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/the-bookseller-libraries-are-crucial-to-the-uks-success/): One hundred and seventy five years ago, the UK parliament passed the first Public Libraries Act, establishing the principle that every community deserved free access to books and learning. What was important 175 years ago remains important today – that public libraries provide free access to endless worlds of knowledge, imagination and opportunity. As we mark this milestone, our libraries continue to embody that original vision while evolving to meet the changing needs of modern Britain. My own relationship with libraries began early. I remember my mother walking us to West Norwood library in South London, where I was allowed […] - [Baroness Twycross: 175 Years since the Public Libraries Act](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/baroness-twycross-175-years-since-the-public-libraries-act/): Earlier this week, I was privileged to be at the reopening of the library in Muswell Hill. The refurbishment is part of a £4.9 million investment in their library estate by the London Borough of Haringey. One person, who used the library as a child, described the reopening as a ‘homecoming’ and there was a genuine excitement about the much loved building being open for business again. As someone who always has at least one book on the go, for whom a weekend or holiday well spent is measured in books read, being Libraries’ Minister is an absolute delight and […] ## Pages - [Home](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/): Libraries Alliance For libraries through life Our Purpose Who We Are We are the Libraries Alliance – a partnership of library bodies working to strengthen and champion libraries of all kinds. We are committed to building the skills of library professionals, raising the public profile of libraries, campaigning for better policy-making around libraries, and improving collaboration across the library sector. Our Purpose Libraries through Life for the Future A new Libraries Alliance ‘Libraries through Life’ because libraries provide a gateway to knowledge and information at every generational milestone. They enable people to adapt to change, find empowerment to fulfil their […] - [Privacy Policy](https://librariesalliance.org.uk/privacy-policy-2/): Privacy Policy How we process and protect your personal information. The Libraries Alliance website is currently administered by Libraries Connected. Its privacy policy is therefore governed by that of Libraries Connected. Libraries Connected respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website at https://www.librariesconnected.org.uk/ (“our website”) (regardless of where you visit it from) and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. This privacy policy also applies to any personal data collected or received […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)