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Derby Libraries COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Thu 14 Jan 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

Books to get the New Year off to a healthy start

Thu 14 Jan 2021

We know the New Year is a great time to start looking after your health after the indulgence of Christmas, so Derby Libraries have put together a collection of books packed with ideas for healthy eating - plus tips and tricks to create new and healthy habits. More

Watch the stars come out while you stay in

Thu 14 Jan 2021

January’s annual stargazing event at Alvaston Park has been a heavenly highlight for ten years, but in these different times it is going online, encouraging you to enjoy the winter skies from the comfort of your own home while staying safe – and importantly at this time of year, warm! More

Winter Mini Reading Challenge

Wed 9 Dec 2020

The Reading Agency is teaming up with award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of to bring you an Everyone Is A Hero themed Mini Challenge, celebrating heroes in all their forms and keep children reading this winter More

Derby Libraries Christmas Opening times

Mon 7 Dec 2020

2020 Christmas opening times More

No place to hide this Halloween with In Derby

Fri 30 Oct 2020

Get out of your comfort zone both indoors and out this Halloween with some spooky suggestions from Derby Parks and Derby Libraries. More

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