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Designing Libraries is a freely accessible resource for everyone interested in design and innovation in libraries https://designinglibraries.org.uk
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · 12h
We have curated a list of resources and links about National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples, all in one section as a one stop shop for anyone to access: designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/re...
Related design sites and image galleries
National and international websites, online information sources and image galleries featuring library buildings and library design examples.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · 7d
In the Autumn 2025 edition of Information Professional magazine, our DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social discusses how public libraries are supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - designinglibraries.org.uk/news/how-pub...
How public libraries support children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Information Professional Autumn 2025 features Designing Libraries Director Ayub Khan discussing how libraries are offering support for children with SEND
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Sep 18
If you've subscribed to our Designing Libraries newsletter, then you should've received our latest Awe inspiring Autumnal edition, but you can always choose to read it on the DL website, so why not check it out: designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
September 2025 Newsletter
Read the Autumn 2025 Designing Libraries International Newsletter here
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Sep 17
Check out this great and inspiring library design @librariesconnected.bsky.social article from Fiona Tarn, Chair of London Libraries: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/camden-... @designconceptuk.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social
Camden Libraries: Making library spaces flexible and attractive | Libraries Connected
Creating beautiful spaces is a key ingredient to a modern library service.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Sep 4
Read Daniela Hislop CEO of @designconceptuk.bsky.social captivating global perspective on library design @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/news/a-globa...
Daniela Hislop CEO of the Design Concept's 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.”
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 28
Check out this Designing Libraries in the 21st Century conference, taking place between September 28th - 30th at the University of Rochester in New York. More details here: www.library.rochester.edu/designinglib...
Designing Libraries XII | River Campus Libraries
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 19
Read this informative, incisive and really interesting interview we've added with #JoshHughes who's recently become Managing Director of #FGLibrary designinglibraries.org.uk/news/josh-hu...
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.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 18
Another fantastic case study to read, but this time from FG Library all about the transformation of Henley Library into a vibrant, accessible and community centred hub! designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Henley Library, Henley-on-Thames
Henley Library underwent a comprehensive refurbishment to transform it into a vibrant, accessible, and community-centred hub
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 18
@ifla.org @ayubkhan786.bsky.social The winner of the IFLA public library of the year award 2025 will be announced very soon, but in the meantime, find out about the shortlisted applicants designinglibraries.org.uk/news/shortli...
Shortlisted Applicants 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
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 18
Welcome to the future! Read the new innovative Northmoor Library, Oldham case study from @designconceptuk.bsky.social @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Northmoor Library, Oldham
Welcome to the future! Northmoor - a hub of opportunity
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 11
Read all about this lovely woodland themed library in Wales. Our case study of Llanrwst Library tells how it was beautifully transformed by Opening the Book Ltd It's got fascinating, engaging illustrations and reading dens in the children's library too! designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Llanrwst Library, Wales
A new community hub for rural Conwy when the building which had been the Glasdir Business and Conference Centre in Llanrwst became available.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Jul 28
DL Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social has written a thought provoking article in the latest Information Professional Magazine on the subject of how libraries are tackling anti-social behaviour: content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
InfoPro Rewired 2025
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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · Jul 4
Duke Humfrey's Library has been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World by @1000Libraries. We’re currently at number 5 - and we need your help to win! Please vote for the Duke Humfrey's Library: 1000libraries.typeform.com/to/TdFzuF5W?...

All photos by Fisher Studios
The interior of Duke Humfrey's viewed looking from Arts End looking down the desk-lined central aisle towards the stained glass window at Selden End. The Duke Humfrey's ceiling, painted with panels displaying University of Oxford's motto, 'Dominus Illuminatio Mea (Latin for 'the Lord is my light'). In between the panels here we can see two white, blue and gold crests. These are Thomas Bodley's coat of arms. Image 4: The bronze statue of the Earl Of Pembroke which stands in Old Schools Quad, in front of the entrance to Duke Humfrey's. The exterior of the Library and the Divinity School. Elaborate medieval gothic architecture with enormous arched windows on the ground floor, smaller arched windows on the second, and four tall elaborate spires amongst the crenellations along the roof. The bronze statue of the Earl Of Pembroke which stands in Old Schools Quad, in front of the entrance to Duke Humfrey's.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Jun 30
Why not read our new Summer Sizzling newsletter, loaded with hot picks and cool summer delights! designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
June 2025 Newsletter
Read the Summer 2025 Designing Libraries International Newsletter here
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Jun 13
Opened in 2022, the 6th floor extension of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library includes distinct areas for both collaborative work and quiet study. designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library New Extension Floor
Opened in 2022, the 6th floor extension of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Library includes distinct areas for both collaborative work and quiet study
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Jun 5
We've been working hard putting up some brilliant new case studies on the website from our sponsors @designconceptuk.bsky.social FG Library and Opening the Book Ltd. It's exciting to read about and see these fantastic innovative projects come to fruition, Enjoy! @ayubkhan786.bsky.social
Case Studies
Case studies from Designing Libraries' sponsors, showcasing some of the latest library building transformation projects.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · May 21
Congratulations to Designing Libraries Director @ayubkhan786.bsky.social on being elected to the @iflaglobal.bsky.social buildings section
cilip.bsky.social CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · May 20
CILIP congratulates a cohort of outstanding UK library professionals been elected to serve on committees & the Governing Board of @IFLA for 2025–27 an chance for UK professionals to help shape global policy & collaborate with colleagues across borders. www.cilip.org.uk/news/701441/...
UK Library professionals elected to IFLA leadership roles
CILIP congratulates a cohort of outstanding UK library professionals who have been elected to serve on committees and the Governing Board of IFLA for 2025-2027
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ayubkhan786.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social · May 21
One of the grandest entrances through an old foundry to a library I’ve ever seen and visited in the UK, at St Helen’s glass museum and library #theworldofglass @designinglibraries.bsky.social
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · May 15
@designconceptuk.bsky.social @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social @ayubkhan786.bsky.social Experience the grand reopening of Chorlton Library, a historic Grade II-listed landmark in Manchester, meticulously refurbished to blend heritage with innovation. designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies...
Chorlton Library, Manchester
Chorlton Library, a historic Grade II-listed landmark in Manchester has been meticulously refurbished to blend heritage with innovation.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · May 9
Creative #FridayFeeling Read all about this fascinating interactive sound archives sculpture, 'The Listening Desk,' which is now permanently installed in six libraries across the UK.
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The Listening Desk by Emily Peasgood Studio, in collaboration with Studio Ben Allen
It's a functional and interactive sound sculpture, inviting people to access and create soundscapes with sound archives, in a fun and playful way.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · May 8
Read the fantastic new blog article on, 'Bringing Your Books Alive,' from Designing Libraries Sponsors, Opening the Book Ltd
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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
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Apr 17
#ThursdayMotivation Important UK Home Office library news update! designinglibraries.org.uk/news/martyn-...
Martyn’s Law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3rd April 2025.
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Apr 10
#thursdaymotivation Read this fantastic library design guest blog from @peters-books.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/re... @ayubkhan786.bsky.social
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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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Mar 21
#FridayFeeling We’ve sprung into action by sending our latest March newsletter out, one packed full of new growing resources on #librarydesign and more, but if you haven’t signed up yet, you can still read them on the website and subscribe there too - designinglibraries.org.uk/news/newslet...
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Designing Libraries @designinglibraries.bsky.social · Mar 19
@ayubkhan786.bsky.social Exciting times for the @britishlibrary.bsky.social
britishlibrary.bsky.social British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 19
We’re moving ahead with groundbreaking plans to transform our St Pancras site.

This multi-purpose extension will include new spaces for exhibitions, events, learning, research and business support, and enable us to deliver new programmes too.

Find out more: bit.ly/BLStPancrasT...
A generated view of the new St Pancras site, showing a large open bright atrium with people gathering, walking, and sitting, and a large broad staircase up to other levels. Caption reads: Proposed view of the foyer towards Midland Road. Copyright Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.