Work and skills in libraries

Last updated: 30 January 2026

People talk with a business advisor in a public library business support session. In the background other library users use computers.

Business support in libraries

British Library Business & IP Centres help over 40,000 people every year start, grow and protect their businesses.

A woman in a library makerspace sits in front of a podcast microphone wearing headphones.

Makerspaces in libraries

Find your voice in a podcast studio, or have a go with 3D printers. Find coding clubs for kids and spaces where anyone can learn the skills to become a maker.

A group of people chat while sittingaround a table in a library cafe.

Cafes in libraries

Many libraries have cafes where you can meet friends, relax after an event or study somewhere different.

A man wearing wireless headphones works on a laptop at a library desk.

Study and work spaces in libraries

Need a free, safe space with reliable Wi-Fi? The library is the perfect alternative to noisy cafés or working from home.

Two people using tablets and laptops together during a library digital skills session

Digital skills in libraries

Delivering the skills we all need to make the most of today's tech. Attend free drop-ins to learn how to use your devices and the internet safely.