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<p>The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has provided support for library
authorities throughout England to deliver library services that are accessible, modern
and meets local needs. This included funding a £2.6 million programme to support the
installation or upgrade of wifi in public libraries in England; benefitting around
1,000 libraries, and enabling over 99% of public libraries to offer free wifi. In
addition, DCMS financed the £3.9m Libraries: Opportunities for Everyone fund to support
innovative library service activity to benefit disadvantaged people and places in
England. Around 60% of the successful local authority applicants are using digital
means to support delivery of their projects. The Government will continue to encourage
local authorities to invest in libraries to ensure that they remain relevant and meet
the needs of the community.</p>
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