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Council invites bids to run Derby’s ten community libraries
Mon 18 Mar 2024
A formal process for organisations to register their interest in running the city’s ten community libraries as a Trust is now open More
Free activities and meals for children as holiday scheme returns
Fri 15 Mar 2024
The Derby Holiday Activity and Food Programme is back for the Easter school holidays More
Library plan set to deliver a service fit for the future
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Cabinet has approved plans for the city’s 10 non-statutory libraries to be run by a Trust More
Make a difference by volunteering at your local library
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Volunteers make a huge difference within our libraries, and so could you. More
Alvaston Park's 50th Anniversary Star Party
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Join the annual stargazing family event at Alvaston Park on Saturday 22 January. More
10 things to do in Derby this Christmas
Thu 14 Dec 2023
There’s Christmas magic in the air in Derby with lots of activities for all the family to enjoy, from a festive train ride to captivating theatre shows and an engaging reading challenge. More
Derby Libraries Christmas Opening times
Tue 12 Dec 2023
2023 Christmas opening times More
Family fun with the Winter Mini Reading Challenge
Mon 13 Nov 2023
The challenge is back for 2023 More
Follow in Bafta finalist James’ footsteps with Code PLUS sessions
Fri 27 Oct 2023
Booking is now open for an exciting course aimed at children with a love of computer programming More
Derby’s free children’s holiday club programme returns for the summer
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Free activities for Derby children who receive free school meals. More
Family Fun in Derby guide 2023/24
Mon 10 Jul 2023
We're thrilled to let you know about our latest Family Fun in Derby guide on Issuu with plenty of events and activities all across the city that we think you might enjoy, especially with the summer holidays coming up! You can read the latest Family Fun in Derby guide on Issuu or download the guide here. More
Book yourself some summer fun at Alvaston library
Fri 7 Jul 2023
There’s plenty to keep everyone busy in a week-long programme of activities this August More
‘Ready, Set, Read!’ – Summer Reading Challenge brings free family fun to Derby libraries
Mon 19 Jun 2023
This summer, children can join a superstar team and their marvellous mascots by getting involved in The Reading Agency’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge. More
Getting the mind and body active this Summer
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Reading recommendations to keep the mind and body active this Summer. More
Formal process for ideas for community buildings now open
Thu 30 Mar 2023
The city’s not-for-profit organisations are being invited to formally register their interest in running a variety of services from ten council buildings. More
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