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SERVICE CLOSURE - Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is hosting a school group and will be closed for public service on Thursday 26 November 10AM-12.45PM. The Library will re-open as normal at 1.30PM on this date.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

Mackworth library is closed for essential roof repairs, and will reopen later this year.

Improvements include a new children’s area, upgraded computers, fresh interior paint, and opening on Saturday mornings.

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Building alterations at Riverside Chambers are in progress. These works include changes to part of Derby Local Studies and Family History Library’s storage areas and will impact access to some library materials and to customer donations until 30^th November 2026. We recommend contacting the library ahead of your visit:

Tel: 01332 642240

Text: 07584 268351

Email: localstudies.library@derby.gov.uk