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We've Extended the Winter Mini Reading Challenge!

Wed 19 Jan 2022

The Reading Agency are so pleased to see so many young readers getting involved in the Winter Mini Challenge that they have decided to extend the challenge until 20th February 2022. Children are back ... More

New trees to join Derby Arboretum in 2022

Tue 18 Jan 2022

Derby Arboretum is expecting something special to start the new year. More

The chorus of Voices backing Derby’s culture bid

Wed 12 Jan 2022

A chorus of Voices are backing Derby’s ambition to become UK City of Culture 2025, as the deadline approaches for the final bid to be submitted. More

The Big Family Read

Wed 22 Dec 2021

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

Derby Libraries Christmas Opening times

Thu 9 Dec 2021

2020 Christmas opening times More

Libraries Week Online Quiz

Mon 22 Nov 2021

Join in the fun, test your knowledge and get the chance to win a 64Gb iPad Mini! More

Derby Book Festival’s Autumn Edition now on sale

Thu 23 Sep 2021

Tickets for all 11 events at Derby Book Festival’s Autumn Edition are on sale from 20 September. More

150 years competition for artists and writers 2021

Wed 15 Sep 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

July Health & Fitness Challenge

Thu 12 Aug 2021

GO TRI Gym Challenge consists of 3 elements; swim or row, bike and run, which can be completed in one session or three separate sessions in a gym. More

Derby Libraries COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Tue 27 Jul 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

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

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