Derby Libraries

Library catalogue

Library Events

Advice on searching the library catalogue

eBooks

eAudiobooks

eMagazines

Books and reading

eLibrary

Books and reading for children and young people

Bookstart

Browse collections

Browse themes

For schools

Copying and reuse

eReference library

Local studies collection

Access to research

Derby's history & digital archive

Library support for people with dementia and their carers

Books to help with stress and anxiety

Adult reading support group

Keep fit for the brain

Latest News

Keys handed over to Derby's first Community Managed Library

Fri 4 May 2018

Plans for Sinfin Library to become the city’s first Community Managed Library are moving forward as Derby City Council hand the keys over to Direct Help and Advice (DHA). Work will take place over the coming weeks to prepare the building for services to resume on Monday 14 May. The Council will als...

Top Family activities to do during May Half-Term

Wed 25 Apr 2018

Families can look forward to a fun-filled, action-packed week in Derby this May half term at our leisure centres, parks, libraries and venues. Queen’s Leisure Centre has plenty on for those looking to get in the water. Family Splash sessions will be running on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-3p...

Thrilling talks in Derby this summer as part of Derby Book Festival

Wed 11 Apr 2018

We have plenty of thrilling talks in Derby this summer at the Guildhall Theatre, as part of Derby Book Festival. From broadcasters, to cyclists, to Harry Potter fans, we have talks for every interest this summer. On Saturday 2 June the legendary broadcaster and foreign correspondent Andy Kershaw wi...

Further improvement work to take place at Pear Tree Library

Wed 11 Apr 2018

Derby City Council is taking the opportunity to undertake additional improvement works at Pear Tree Library during its scheduled temporary closure in April, as it prepares to make room for additional books arriving from Central Library. Pear Tree Library will close temporarily on 12 April and is an...

News-story-image---Councillor-Amo-Raju-and-Paul-Naylor-CEO-DHA.png

Community Managed Libraries handover complete

Fri 23 Mar 2018

The Labour-led administration of Derby City Council and Direct Help and Advice (DHA) have signed agreements confirming the local charity’s plans to run all ten proposed Community Managed Libraries. Sinfin Library will be the first to open on 14 May 2018 as part of plans to deliver a successful and ...

There's so much to do in Derby this Easter!

Wed 21 Mar 2018

Families can look forward to a fun-filled, action-packed week in Derby this Easter holidays at leisure centres, parks, libraries and venues. Queen’s Leisure Centre has plenty on for those looking to get in the water. Family Splash sessions will be running throughout the holidays, giving families th...

View all news stories

Derby Libraries

Latest News

Book a library computer