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Top 10 things to do In Derby this Easter holidays
Fri 8 Apr 2022
The Easter holidays are here, and the celebrations are in full swing around the city. There’s lots to do and see for all the family, so come along to one of our top 10 and join in the fun. Don’t forget your Easter eggs! More
Derby Libraries COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Wed 6 Apr 2022
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
The Darley Park Weekender returns with concert classics, 80s beats and IBIZA sounds.
Thu 17 Feb 2022
The Darley Park Weekender returns in 2022 this August bank holiday with a mix of music and family events. More
The top ten holiday activities in Derby this February half-term
Need some ideas to keep the kids occupied this February half-term? There’s plenty of family friendly fun to be had in Derby. More
Spend an evening with the stars at Alvaston Park
Mon 14 Feb 2022
Stargazing family free event at Alvaston Park 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
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
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
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
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