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Get silly with six weeks of Summer Reading Challenge events
Fri 17 Jul 2020
As schools officially break up for the summer, this year’s virtual Summer Reading Challenge is moving up a gear. This year’s theme to keep children reading is the Silly Squad, and Derby Libraries are launching six weeks of fun online events, ideal for families while we get our libraries ready for re-opening. More
£6,000 eBook bonanza for Derby Libraries
Tue 30 Jun 2020
New funding has helped Derby Libraries spend £6,000 on increasing its supply of eBooks and Audiobooks, following a huge surge in demand for eLibrary services during lockdown. More
Make Father’s Day special for your Dad
Thu 11 Jun 2020
We know that this Father’s Day is going to be a bit different this year compared to previous ones, but we have been thinking up some great ways that you can treat your dad come Sunday 21 June. Whether you’re celebrating on the weekend itself, or organising something for you all to look forward to, we have just what you need to show your Dad how special he is in your life. More
Mental Wellbeing - Take time for you
Mon 8 Jun 2020
Sometimes everyone needs that little bit of support and to be kind to themselves. Here are a few suggestions to support your mental wellbeing. More
More fun ideas of things to do from the Derby Six
Thu 4 Jun 2020
The Derby Six haven't let the Covid-19 pandemic stop them from having fun at home. Clix and the gang have been making the most of their extra time at home, and the extra online facilities that have popped up over the last few weeks. More
Get silly for the Summer Reading Challenge!
For this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, let your children join the funniest team in town – the Silly Squad! It’s all about funny books, having a laugh, and putting smiles on young faces. While libraries in Derby and across the country stay closed due to Covid-19, this year’s challenge is moving online and running from June to September to encourage children to keep reading over the summer, and support parents and carers with children learning at home. More
Local History Month Photo Competition
Tue 2 Jun 2020
How well do you know Derby? May is ‘Local History Month’ and Derby Libraries are celebrating with a Photo Quiz! Test your knowledge on our city’s past and get a chance to win an iPad Mini. More
Start an eBook Club!
Tue 19 May 2020
Reading groups are a great way to discover books you would not usually read with other people. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many reading groups have turned to video chats instead of meeting up in person – and now groups can now access books online for free too with Derby’s eLibrary. More
Florence Nightingale Bicentenial talk with Katharine McMahon celebrating the 200th anniversary of her birth.
Mon 11 May 2020
Sunday Times best-selling author Katharine McMahon introduces our Florence Nightingale Scrapbook and reads from her novel 'The Rose of Sebastopol'. More
Florence Nightingale scrapbook revealed
A fascinating scrapbook showing how Florence Nightingale became a cultural phenomenon is revealed online today to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the pioneer of modern nursing. More
Celebrate the Big Book Weekend in Derby
Tue 5 May 2020
As the Big Book Weekend approaches, Derby is getting a real appetite for reading following a huge rise in the number of people accessing eBooks for free from the city's online library services. More
Look back at VE Day in Derby
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Derby Libraries have dug into the British Library Newspaper Database to find out how the end of the war in Europe was reported locally. The front page of the Derby Evening Telegraph from Tuesday 8th May 1945 is a unique window into a momentous day in history. More
Celebrate family story time with Pyjamarama!
Thu 30 Apr 2020
Get ready for a pyjama party! Tomorrow (1 May) is Pyjamarama, the Book Trust's family festival of stories, and our staff at Derby Libraries have been busy choosing their favourite bedtime stories for young children. More
Recommended eAudiobook titles for everyone
Wed 29 Apr 2020
Here is a list of recommended eAudiobook titles for everyone to listen to during this time at home. More
Recommended eBook titles for adults & young adults
We have come up with a list of recommended eBook titles for adults and young adults to enjoy during this time at home. The Mirror and the Light. By Hilary Mantel The third and final part of the Wol... More
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