Northumberland County Council has been granted nearly £500,000 in funding to improve its library service.
Northumberland Libraries is part of a range of cultural venues, museums and libraries across the country that will be receiving funding allocated via the Government's Arts Everywhere Fund.
Councillor Wendy Pattison, cabinet member responsible for libraries, said: "This is fantastic news for residents and all our dedicated library staff.
"We’re working hard to make the service more modern and sustainable and we are striving to provide the best service to everyone.
"This funding will go a long-way to further improving our service and ensuring it is fit for the 21st Century."
The funding comes from the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF), which is supporting the first round of projects through the Government’s Arts Everywhere Fund.
Three library services across the North East have received a combined total of £657,000.
Northumberland Libraries has been allocated £491,022 to improve the reach and appeal of the service to a wider audience at 11 libraries across Northumberland.
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy said: "I want everyone, everywhere to feel a sense of pride about where they come from.
"Our Arts Everywhere Fund is delivering on our commitment to support cultural assets across the country, increasing access and preserving them for future generations.
"This is demonstrated by grants announced today that will benefit twelve culture venues, museums, and library services across the North East."
Rebecca Ball, area director at North, Arts Council England said: "Our museums, libraries and arts organisations have the power to change lives, they give us access to new worlds, teach us about our heritage and give us new perspectives on life.
"I’m so pleased that we’ll be supporting so many of our cultural organisations in the North with this capital investment, which will ensure that they can continue to deliver incredible arts and culture to their communities."
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