Derby Libraries

More work needed at Pear Tree Library

Fri 15 Jun 2018

More work is needed before Pear Tree Library can re-open. The Council's property team carried out a condition survey of the listed building in August last year. It identified an issue with the ceiling and recommended core samples to be taken to establish the type and condition of the roof covering....

Free sessions at the new Riverside Library

Thu 14 Jun 2018

The new Riverside Library opens in the Council House this July and will be giving visitors the chance to explore its services with a host of free taster sessions and author talks. When the library opens Monday 2 July visitors can expect a bright and open space, including a children’s area for famil...

Library service set to move as Central Library closes

Fri 8 Jun 2018

The relocation of services at Central Library is due to start this week as Derby City Council continues to develop a successful modern and sustainable service for library users. Customers will not be able to access the Central Library building from 1pm on Saturday 9 June 2018, as library staff prep...

Pranks are on the cards with Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge 2018

Tue 5 Jun 2018

Derby Libraries are getting mischievous for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, with The Reading Agency.  This year’s theme is Mischief Makers, focusing on the mischief and pranks inspired by and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the much-loved iconic children’s comic title Beano. The Summer Re...

Preparations underway for Spondon Library to become Derby’s next Community Managed Library

Tue 29 May 2018

Spondon Library is set to become a Community Managed Library as Derby City Council hand the keys over to local charity Direct Help and Advice (DHA). The library’s last day operating as a council-run library will be Tuesday 12 June. It will then close temporarily for work to take place ahead of re-o...