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Welcome back to Derby Libraries

Thu 22 Oct 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

Top things to do this October Half Term

Thu 22 Oct 2020

This October, In Derby has plenty on offer for families to fill up their October Half Term Holidays. From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, why not try some of our ideas below; there is someth... More

Derby's favourite book is revealed

Tue 20 Oct 2020

The results of Derby Libraries’ public vote to find the city’s favourite book are in – and the winner is the classic American novel, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. More

Library support for families affected by school fires

Tue 20 Oct 2020

Derby Libraries team would like to express our sympathy to all parents, carers, teachers, and pupils affected by the recent fires at Ravensdale Infant School, and St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby. Mickleover Library and Riverside Library are both open and ready to support our school communities. Both libraries have a diverse range of books available, including many new children’s titles, a public PC service with up to 30 minutes access, plus a printing service. More

Remembrance memorial to be online

Fri 9 Oct 2020

Derby City Council, with regret, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Market Place Remembrance service but is planning for Derby residents to be able to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice from their home environment with an online, pre-recorded service to be broadcast on Remembrance Sunday 8th November at 11.00am. More

Celebrate National Poetry Day with acclaimed poet Daljit Nagra

Thu 24 Sep 2020

Celebrate National Poetry Day on Thursday 1 October with award-winning poet Daljit Nagra in an online event hosted by Derby Libraries with Derby Poetry Festival. More

Fringe benefits with Derby Folk Festival at Home

Thu 24 Sep 2020

The countdown has started to The Derby Folk Festival 2020 At Home, which takes place online from 2 - 4 October. Complementing the fantastic line-up of four three-hour online concerts over the weekend is a varied Fringe programme, which this year will take the form of videos and posts shared through the festival’s Facebook page. More

The Big Family Read 2020

Wed 23 Sep 2020

Join Derby Libraries on our Big Family Read and encourage your family to join in too. Rediscover the joy of reading, reading together and talking about what you have read! More

Being Human Festival

Tue 15 Sep 2020

Derby Local Studies and Family History Library has partnered with the University of Derby, Derby Museums and Derbyshire Record Office for the Being Human festival this November. The library will be showcasing some of the treasures of the Local Studies collection in an exciting series of online events. More

September fitness tips

Wed 2 Sep 2020

September is here! Gyms will start to see more people wanting to keep fit again. The change of season will also spark a renewed time to rethink and create healthy new habits. By the first week of Sep... More

Donate to Derby Libraries

Wed 12 Aug 2020

Do you love your library? You can now help us to help others by making a donation to Derby Libraries. More

The search is on to find Derby’s favourite book

Thu 6 Aug 2020

Sunday 9 August is Book Lovers Day, and to mark the occasion Derby Libraries are launching a competition to find the city’s favourite book. 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