Library Service Updates

Staffordshire Libraries: Help Shape the Future of Your Local Community Hubs

Staffordshire County Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of its 43 libraries - not just as places to borrow books, but as vibrant, inclusive community hubs that reflect the needs and aspirations of local people.

Libraries across Staffordshire already offer far more than books. From creative workshops and youth programmes to arts events, digital support, in-house cafés, and community groups, they are evolving into welcoming spaces for learning, wellbeing, connections, and enterprise. Some even provide help with everyday tasks like paying bills, accessing public services, and developing digital skills.

Now, we want to hear from you. What services or activities would you like to see more of? What's missing that could make your local library even more useful? What existing services work well and could be built upon?

This consultation also explores how opening hours can better suit modern lifestyles and how libraries can support and engage volunteers to help deliver a broader range of services and activities. Whether you're a regular visitor or haven't stepped inside a library in years, your views will help shape the future of these vital community spaces.

Please fill out our survey to have your say

This survey closes 5th January 2026 at midnight. 

Calling All Creative Students! 

Help Reimagine Public Libraries for a New Generation 

Are you a student with a passion for design, marketing, or storytelling? Want to make a real impact in your community? Join us in shaping a bold new campaign that shows how libraries are more than just books—they’re about possibilities. 

 Location: Burton Library, Staffordshire 

What You’ll Do: 

• Collaborate with library staff, local residents, community groups and fellow students 

• Create a core concept and slogan that speaks to young people 

• Design visual assets like posters, social media graphics, or short videos 

• Develop an engagement strategy using platforms like TikTok and Instagram 

• Pitch ideas for community events and partnerships 

Target Audience: 
Tech-savvy, busy students and young adults looking for multi-use community spaces, activities, and resources. 

What We’re Looking For: 
Bold, modern, youthful ideas that break stereotypes and show libraries as vibrant, inclusive spaces. 

 Timeline: 

• Deadline for Expression of Interest: Midnight 1 December 2025 

• Recruitment & Introductions: 8 – 12 December 2025 

• Research, consultation & development: 12 – 23 January 2026 

• Concept development: 26tJanuary – 6 February 2026 

• Final pitch presentation: by 13 February 2026 

To Apply: 

Please read the brief attached and fill out this Expression of Interest Form by Midnight 1st December 2025. 

 For more information you can download the full brief (307 KB)