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Mackworth Library to Become the Next Community Managed Library
Fri 17 May 2019
Mackworth Library is to become a Community Managed Library as Derby City Council hand over the management to local charity Direct Help and Advice (DHA). The library’s last day operating as a council-... More
Top Family activities to do during May Half-Term
Wed 8 May 2019
All the fun to be had this May Half Term, for the whole family. More
What’s planned for St Augustine’s Community Centre and Library?
Thu 21 Mar 2019
In November last year Derby City Council announced it was to relocate Pear Tree Library to St Augustine’s Community Centre to create a community hub. Since then, a great deal of work has taken place ... More
Riverside Library Performs Well Since Opening
Wed 19 Dec 2018
The new Riverside Library opened its doors to its first readers in July this year and hasn’t looked back since. More
Revised Plans for Delivering Community Managed Libraries
Tue 4 Dec 2018
Councillors are set to consider the recommendation for a revised timetable and greater investment into the Community Managed Library (CML) project to support the delivery of libraries so that they can continue to provide valuable services to the communities they serve. More
Pear Tree Library proposed to relocate to create a Community Hub
Tue 6 Nov 2018
Following the forced closure of Pear Tree Library earlier this year it’s proposed to relocate to St Augustine’s Community Centre to create a new community hub. More
Join the festivities in Derby this Christmas
Thu 25 Oct 2018
Derby is set for another Christmas festive spectacular this year, with seasonal fun for everyone over the festive season. More
10 ways to find Time For You this September
Mon 10 Sep 2018
As the weather cools, the nights draw in and we get back into the routine of work and the school run, why not take time out for you? Here are 10 ways to find time for you in Derby this September. More
Can you grow the tallest beanstalk?
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Win a family ticket to see Jack and the Beanstalk by growing a GIANT beanstalk! More
Grab a racket for Summer!
Thu 12 Jul 2018
Derby Active and Derby Parks have got great offers for racket sports this summer. More
Family Fun in Derby Summer/Autumn 2018
Mon 9 Jul 2018
There's loads of great children's activities happening this Summer and Autumn across Derby. View the Holiday programme here or find out more about the Derby Six. Find out more in our Family Fun in De... More
Riverside Library opens its doors
Wed 4 Jul 2018
The Mayor of Derby, Councillor Mike Carr, officially opened Riverside Library this Monday at the Council House as Derby City Council continues to develop a successful modern and sustainable service fo... More
Derby Arena's Charlie Tanfield joins British Cycling's elite team
Following a hugely successful track season winning a haul of international medals team Derby Arena based KGF rider Charlie Tanfield has been selected to join British Cycling’s most elite team. More
Preparations underway for Allestree Library to become Derby’s next Community Managed Library
Fri 29 Jun 2018
Allestree Library is set to become a Community Managed Library as Derby City Council hand the keys over to local charity Direct Help and Advice (DHA). More
Riverside Library is 'getting ready'
Wed 27 Jun 2018
View a timelapse video of preparations for the opening of Riverside Library on Mon 2 Jul More
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