The Library is a vibrant and happening place, right in the heart of the community on Almond Street, and has something for everyone - hundreds of books on offer in multiple languages, a fantastic refurbished stage and theatre space, and lots of brilliant activities.
The Library aims to offer you more than just a great range of books. We’re also home to a number of computers you can book on to use free of charge. We’ve got space for those all-important activities we have on offer too.
Avoid queues and use the self-service desks available for borrowing or returning your books. You can also use them to manage your account in other ways, keeping up with any fees you might owe.
Street Detectives
Looking to get the family out and about over the holiday period?
Follow the Normanton History Detectives trail and uncover the hidden historical secrets of Normanton!
The trail takes around 1hr, starting and finishing at Normanton Library – children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pick up a trail leaflet at Normanton Library to take part, become a History Detective and claim your prize!
They have been provided in partnership with Livewell, Derby City Councils Wellbeing Service.
Monitoring your blood pressure regularly can help you find the positive changes in your day-to-day life to keep your heart healthier for the future.
The kits are free to borrow with your library card.
They are available to borrow for 1 week.
You can renew once.
The kit must be returned to Normanton Library.
Fines and charges will apply if it is returned late or lost / damaged.
The blood pressure monitor kits
The blood pressure monitor kits include an information leaflet that explains how to check your blood pressure at home and what to do with the results – measuring blood pressure at home can be very useful to give a more accurate picture of what a person’s blood pressure is like. The monitors can also detect an irregular heartbeat.
Please note that staff in libraries do not have medical training and can’t show you how to use the kits – please use the information provided and if you are concerned consult your doctor.
Theatre, performance space and meeting rooms available to hire at Normanton Library
Derby Libraries are delighted to announce they have an exciting theatre and performance space available to hire at Normanton Library. A programme of work has now been completed to bring the facilities in the original building back to life including restoring the stage, replacing the curtains, stripping and polishing the original wooden floor, and upgrading lighting and sound facilities. The theatre and stage with meeting room is now a multi-functional space ideal for learning and reading events, training and away days, and school plays, as well as an inspiring rehearsal space in the heart of the Normanton community.
Derby Libraries have already welcomed Spark Arts who brought live family theatre to the stage with the beautiful Roti Moon show and have opened their doors to Derby Theatre who hired the space for rehearsals.
In addition to the performance space, there are also rooms to hire for meetings. If you would like to find out more about booking the space at Normanton Library, or booking rooms and facilities at other Derby Libraries, please email Derby Libraries.
Visit our Noticeboard for Bank Holiday opening times and other important updates.
Facilities
Disabled Access
Events
Meeting Rooms Conferencing
Toilets
Wifi
Parking
The Library does not have a public car park. On street parking is usually available next to the building, particularly during the daytime.
General notices
10 Nov 2023
Booking essential for Mickleover Library Rhymetime and Storytime
Places for our Rhymetimes and Storytimes sessions at Mickleover Library must now be booked in advance. We want to make sure that everyone who wants to attend has a place so, to avoid disappointment, please secure your spot by calling the library on 01332 647884. This will help us ensure we have enough space for everyone to attend safely.
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19 Sep 0202
Service Closure - Derby Local Studies and Family History Library
Derby Local Studies and Family History Library will be closed for public service on the following dates to host school group projects:
Wednesday 2 October Wednesday 13 November
We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support.
