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Family Fun in Derby guide 2021/22

Mon 12 Jul 2021

We're thrilled to let you know about our latest Family Fun in Derby guide for 2021 on Issuu with plenty of events and activities all across the city that we think you might enjoy, especially with half term and Easter coming up! You can read the latest Family Fun in Derby guide on Issuu or download the guide here. More

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The Summer Reading Challenge goes wild!

Fri 9 Jul 2021

Derby Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge gets under way this weekend. Over the next eight weeks children can explore books and reading, and let their imaginations run wild! This year’s theme is Wild World Heroes, a celebration of reading, nature and action for the environment. Developed in partnership with World Wildlife Fund, it will inspire children to stand up for the future of our planet, while discovering some great books. More

Derby to bid for City of Culture

Tue 6 Jul 2021

Through a city-wide collaboration, effort and focus, Derby has submitted a bid for the City of Culture. More

Derby Libraries COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Thu 24 Jun 2021

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

150 years competition for artists and writers 2021

Mon 7 Jun 2021

In celebration of 150 years of public libraries in Derby, we are launching a new competition. Writers, photographers and artists are invited to respond to one of five items selected from the collection at the Local Studies Library. More

Our half-term top activities for families

Thu 27 May 2021

Half term is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together our top indoor and outdoor activities for families! More

1871 to 2021 timeline - 150 years in pictures of Derby Libraries

Wed 12 May 2021

Derby Libraries are marking 150 years in the city! Staff have been digging through the archives, and a full history of the service, to make a timeline of key moments. More

Welcome back to Derby Libraries

Thu 8 Apr 2021

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

Make the most of the Easter Holidays at home

Tue 16 Mar 2021

In Derby have put together some exciting activities for families this Easter. The Easter Egg Hunt Trail is back at Markeaton Park, and we have plenty to do in line with current restrictions. More

Songs and rhyme in your own time

Tue 9 Mar 2021

Derby Libraries’ Rhymetimes are back in a new format. The popular nursery rhyme sessions for pre-school children and their parents and carers are back as a series of online videos, created by Derby Theatre, to watch and follow at home. More

Celebrating 150 Years of Derby Libraries

Mon 8 Mar 2021

This year marks a milestone for Derby’s public library service, and we are inviting you to celebrate our 150th year with us. More

What's happening behind the scenes at Normanton Library

Tue 2 Mar 2021

Normanton Library may be running a limited service at the moment, but exciting developments including a new partnership with Derby Theatre are set to transform the building into a hub for the community to be proud of. More

How to make a Dragon for St George's Day

Mon 1 Mar 2021

Join the procession by making your own dragon at home, and sending video footage of it to Derby LIVE to include in the online parade. Follow Folk 3D’s online video tutorial to find out how to make your dragon from things you have lying around at home, and get the whole family to join in. More

A Mummers' Play for St George's Day

Mon 1 Mar 2021

Our friends FOLK3D and The Lost Boys are inviting families to create and film their own mummers play to be included in the St. George’s Day Celebrations At Home. More

World Book Day Tokens and Book Recommendations

Fri 26 Feb 2021

It’s World Book Day 4 March. World Book Day’s mission is to encourage reading for pleasure so they will be distributing 15 million £1 World Book Day tokens to children and young people across the country on March 4. More