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Derby Libraries awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Mon 10 Feb 2025
The money will fund a two-year project at Derby Local Studies and Family History Library. More
Mickleover Library's first Repair Café a remarkable success
Fri 7 Feb 2025
Residents turned out in force to give their broken or worn-out items a second chance. More
Give your old items a new lease of life at Mickleover Library’s Repair Café
Thu 9 Jan 2025
Mickleover Library is launching a new Repair Café on 25 Jan. More
Award-winning charity to manage Derby’s community libraries
Fri 13 Dec 2024
A multi award-winning social enterprise has been appointed to run Derby's community libraries. More
Derby Libraries Christmas Opening times
Mon 2 Dec 2024
2023 Christmas opening times More
Derby Racecourse reading hub proves a hit
Tue 8 Oct 2024
A new reading hub has been created at a Derby football and community venue. More
New operator for community libraries set to be approved
Thu 3 Oct 2024
Derby's community libraries are set to take a step nearer to being run by a Trust. More
Spondon Library temporary closure
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Spondon Library will remain closed while we continue to investigate structural problems with the building. Following our initial investigations into an issue with the roof, a detailed assessment is now underway. More
There’s lots going on for families in Derby this summer
Fri 12 Jul 2024
The summer holidays are nearly upon us but don’t worry – there’s lots to keep the children entertained. More
Summer Reading Challenge brings free family fun to Derby libraries
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Summer Reading Challenge brings free family fun to Derby libraries More
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
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