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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

Derby Libraries COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Thu 8 Apr 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

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

Share a good read with the eLibrary

Mon 22 Feb 2021

A good book is even better if it’s shared. Everyone from film stars to royalty are joining reading groups and in January, the Duchess of Cornwall announced the launch of her own online ‘Reading Room’. More

Unleash your creativity with online activities and workshops for children

Thu 18 Feb 2021

Seven well-known children’s authors have come together to make videos for children from the very young, to early teens. They can get rapping, drawing, and making their own poems with Authors Abroad. More

Fun ideas to make the most of Half Term

Tue 2 Feb 2021

School’s out, and parents everywhere, including those of us at InDerby, are looking for ways to give our children a break from home learning and spending so much time on their screens. More

Books to get the New Year off to a healthy start

Mon 18 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