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Cumberland Council is excited to announce that the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 begins this Saturday, 12 July, in libraries across Cumbria. This year’s theme, Story Garden, invites children to grow their imaginations and enjoy a summer full of reading and creativity.

There is just one week left for local residents to complete a survey about Cumberland’s Library Service – the results of which will help the council ensure the offering is fit for the future.

A survey which gives residents and local organisations the chance to inform the future design of library services in Cumberland has been launched today [April 22, 2025].

Cumberland Council is soon to launch a wide-ranging project which aims to ensure the area’s library services are fit for the future.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Krol Corlett Construction Limited as the lead contractor for the ambitious transformation of Carlisle Library

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Carlisle Library will reopen its doors Monday 3 March, welcoming visitors back while construction work continues.

A ‘Community Hub’ designed to improve access to a range of local services in one place has opened in Workington on a pilot basis.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents that Carlisle Library closes its doors for a month as it prepares for an exciting £3.3 million regeneration project

A £3.3 million transformation of Carlisle Library is set to get underway later this month.

The valued community resource is set for an important transition as work begins to transfer management and staff responsibilities from Cockermouth Town Council to Cumberland Council.