Derby Libraries

Books and reading

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eLibrary

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Books and reading for children and young people

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Bookstart

Free book packs for children

Browse collections

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For schools

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Copying and reuse

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eReference library

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Local studies collection

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Access to research

Search academic and professional journals from all over the world

Derby's history & digital archive

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Library support for people with dementia and their carers

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Books to help with stress and anxiety

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Adult reading support group

Help and encouragement with reading

Keep fit for the brain

Weekly session to keep the mind ticking