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Tenth library to be community managed

Tue 17 Dec 2019

Derby City Council will hand over the running of Derwent Library to community management early next year. More

Four days of events to celebrate as the new Normanton Library opens

Wed 27 Nov 2019

The new Normanton Library was officially opened to the public today, marking the start of four days of events to celebrate and showcase the new community facilities. More

Normanton Library opening date announced

Fri 1 Nov 2019

Work at St Augustine’s Community Centre has progressed well and Derby City Council is now in a position to confirm an opening date of 27 November 2019. To mark the occasion, there will be a series o... More

Springwood library to be managed by community

Thu 31 Oct 2019

Derby City Council will hand over operation of Springwood Library to community in the New Year. The Library will be operated by Derby charity Direct Help and Advice from the week commencing 3rd February. Springwood Library’s last day under Council management will be Saturday 18th January. More

Community set to takeover Allenton Library

Wed 18 Sep 2019

Community set to takeover Allenton Library More

Data Protection Act solution goes live in Derby Community Managed Library

Tue 17 Sep 2019

Derby City Council has successfully put in place a new technology solution for volunteers at Allestree Community Managed Library (CML). It will allow DHA volunteers to carry out library tasks without needing to access customer data, ensuring the council stays compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018. More

What's new and what's on at Mickleover Library?

Fri 13 Sep 2019

Over the past couple of months we have been improving the look and feel of Mickleover library by removing old fixed shelving and replacing it with modern movable units in order to create more space fo... More

Chellaston library to be managed by community

Thu 22 Aug 2019

Derby City Council will hand over operation of Chellaston Library to community management this October. The Library will be operated by Derby charity Direct Help and Advice from the week commencing 2... More

How to keep the kids entertained this summer

Mon 29 Jul 2019

No kids will go bored this summer with a host of fun indoor and outdoor activities across Derby’s leisure centres, parks, and libraries. More

Family Fun in Derby Summer/Autumn 2019

Tue 16 Jul 2019

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 Derby guide! More

Celebrate outer space with us this summer!

Tue 9 Jul 2019

This summer we are launching in to outer space with plenty of space fun for the whole family. Kids will be taken into an out of this world adventure with the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge, the whole family can celebrate 50 years since the moon landing at The Hannells Darley Park Concert and everyone can be taken on a journey through the universe with Professor Brian Cox. More

Chaddesden & Blagreaves Libraries to Become the Next Community Managed Libraries

Thu 27 Jun 2019

The Phillip Whitehead Memorial Library at Chaddesden Park and Blagreaves Library are set to follow in the footsteps of Sinfin, Spondon, Allestree and Mackworth libraries in becoming Community Managed ... More

Work to begin on Normanton’s New Library

Fri 21 Jun 2019

Derby City Council is set to commence building work on St Augustine’s Community Centre to create Normanton Library. In addition to the library, the community centre will be refurbished and facilitie... More

Making the most of a staycation in Derby

Tue 18 Jun 2019

There’s no need for expensive overseas holidays this summer, when the perfect staycation awaits right here in Derby. We have plenty of fun for the whole family this summer, from Markeaton Park to Derby Arena, the perfect holiday is at home. More

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Changes are afoot for customers of Derby City and Derbyshire County Libraries

Tue 28 May 2019

After public consultation, both Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council are transforming the way their libraries are operated by transferring some of their libraries to become Community Managed Libraries (CMLs), run by volunteers. More