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Welcome back to Derby Libraries

Tue 4 Aug 2020

A phased re-opening of our sites will take place over the next month, allowing as much use of library facilities as is safe and practical at this time. While we are very much looking forward to seeing our members again, inevitably there will be changes to the services available, and opening hours. The safety of our customers and staff is our priority. More

Derby Libraries COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Tue 4 Aug 2020

Updates in response to the Government’s latest guidance concerning the COVID-19 virus, and in the best interests of our visitors and staff. More

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Clemson's Park celebrates 50th anniversary.

Fri 24 Jul 2020

A local park which is well-known for its attractive collection of trees has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Clemson’s Park was donated to the people of Littleover by the Clemson family, and originally formed part of their land behind their property on Burton Road. More

Get silly with six weeks of Summer Reading Challenge events

Fri 17 Jul 2020

As schools officially break up for the summer, this year’s virtual Summer Reading Challenge is moving up a gear. This year’s theme to keep children reading is the Silly Squad, and Derby Libraries are launching six weeks of fun online events, ideal for families while we get our libraries ready for re-opening. More

£6,000 eBook bonanza for Derby Libraries

Tue 30 Jun 2020

New funding has helped Derby Libraries spend £6,000 on increasing its supply of eBooks and Audiobooks, following a huge surge in demand for eLibrary services during lockdown. More

Make Father’s Day special for your Dad

Thu 11 Jun 2020

We know that this Father’s Day is going to be a bit different this year compared to previous ones, but we have been thinking up some great ways that you can treat your dad come Sunday 21 June. Whether you’re celebrating on the weekend itself, or organising something for you all to look forward to, we have just what you need to show your Dad how special he is in your life. More

Mental Wellbeing - Take time for you

Mon 8 Jun 2020

Sometimes everyone needs that little bit of support and to be kind to themselves. Here are a few suggestions to support your mental wellbeing. More

More fun ideas of things to do from the Derby Six

Thu 4 Jun 2020

The Derby Six haven't let the Covid-19 pandemic stop them from having fun at home. Clix and the gang have been making the most of their extra time at home, and the extra online facilities that have popped up over the last few weeks. More

Get silly for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Thu 4 Jun 2020

For this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, let your children join the funniest team in town – the Silly Squad! It’s all about funny books, having a laugh, and putting smiles on young faces. While libraries in Derby and across the country stay closed due to Covid-19, this year’s challenge is moving online and running from June to September to encourage children to keep reading over the summer, and support parents and carers with children learning at home. More

Local History Month Photo Competition

Tue 2 Jun 2020

How well do you know Derby? May is ‘Local History Month’ and Derby Libraries are celebrating with a Photo Quiz! Test your knowledge on our city’s past and get a chance to win an iPad Mini. More

Start an eBook Club!

Tue 19 May 2020

Reading groups are a great way to discover books you would not usually read with other people. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many reading groups have turned to video chats instead of meeting up in person – and now groups can now access books online for free too with Derby’s eLibrary. More

Florence Nightingale Bicentenial talk with Katharine McMahon celebrating the 200th anniversary of her birth.

Mon 11 May 2020

Sunday Times best-selling author Katharine McMahon introduces our Florence Nightingale Scrapbook and reads from her novel 'The Rose of Sebastopol'. More

Florence Nightingale scrapbook revealed

Mon 11 May 2020

A fascinating scrapbook showing how Florence Nightingale became a cultural phenomenon is revealed online today to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the pioneer of modern nursing. More

Celebrate the Big Book Weekend in Derby

Tue 5 May 2020

As the Big Book Weekend approaches, Derby is getting a real appetite for reading following a huge rise in the number of people accessing eBooks for free from the city's online library services. More

Look back at VE Day in Derby

Tue 5 May 2020

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Derby Libraries have dug into the British Library Newspaper Database to find out how the end of the war in Europe was reported locally. The front page of the Derby Evening Telegraph from Tuesday 8th May 1945 is a unique window into a momentous day in history. More