Riverside Library

Outside the Council House

COVID-19

From 10 May - extra PC sessions will be available for job seekers to book. 

Libraries Update - April 2021

Derby Libraries are pleased to be able to welcome customers back into libraries from the week commencing Mon 19 Apr for browsing.  We are currently putting the final preparations in place to enable as much use of library facilities as is safe and practical at this time. 

Public PCs will be available on a self-service basis and you can enjoy sessions of up to 60 minutes per customer per day. You will no longer need to book a PC but please be aware that, to comply with Covid safety regulations, the number of PCs available will be limited and staff assistance will not be available.  We will keep this under review and extend this service when it is safe and practical to do so.

The Home Library Service will continue to deliver books to people who cannot get to the library by themselves because of illness, infirmity or disability.   

Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is currently closed to members of the public but is taking enquiries by phone, text and email. We are aiming for customers to be able to visit the Local Studies Library in person after Monday 21 June. 

You can renew your books online or phone 01332 641700. The e-book service is available – look at our catalogue to make your choice. 

For full details on current services, please visit our COVID-19 Libraries news page.

Opening Times

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Alvaston Library 1pm - 4pm
Normanton Library 10am - 12pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Mickleover Library 1pm - 4pm
Riverside Library 9am - 4pm
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service 10am – 2.30pm

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Alvaston Library 10am - 4pm
Normanton Library Closed
Mickleover Library 10am - 4:30pm
Riverside Library 9am - 4pm
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service 10am – 12.30pm

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Alvaston Library Closed
Normanton Library 11am - 6pm
Mickleover Library Closed
Riverside Library 9am - 1pm
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service 10am – 12.30pm

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Alvaston Library 11am - 6pm
Normanton Library 1pm - 4:30pm
Mickleover Library 11am - 6pm
Riverside Library 9am - 4pm
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service 10am – 5pm

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Alvaston Library 1pm - 4:30pm
Normanton Library 1pm - 4:30pm
Mickleover Library 10am - 1pm
Riverside Library 10am - 4pm
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service Closed

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Alvaston Library 9:30am - 1pm
Normanton Library 9:30am - 1pm
Mickleover Library 10am - 1pm
Riverside Library Closed
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service Closed

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Alvaston Library Closed
Normanton Library Closed
Mickleover Library Closed
Riverside Library Closed
Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service Closed

For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard

Contact details

Alvaston Library 01332 718140 Alvaston.library@derby.gov.uk

Normanton Library 01332 642640 Normanton.library@derby.gov.uk

Mickleover Library 01332 718926 Mickleover.library@derby.gov.uk

Riverside Library 01332 641702 Riverside.library@derby.gov.uk 

Riverside Library 'getting ready' timelapse

What to do

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Library catalogue
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eReference library
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eLibrary - eBook, eAudiobook and eMagazine loans
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Books and reading
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Computers and the internet
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Derby’s history: a digital archive

Accessibility

The Library has these accessibility aids:

  • Level access
  • Automatic doors
  • Accessible counters
  • Large print books and audio books
  • Induction loop
  • Computers with Zoomtext and high visibility keyboards.

Library app for iPhone users

Go to the App Store and search for Derby City Libraries. Download the app called DerbyLibraries to:

  • Search by barcode: Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book or other item and search for available copies at Derby City Libraries.
  • Search the Derby City Libraries catalogue for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items. 
  • Manage your account 
  • Find suggested reading - see what your friends have read and recommend with reading recommendations from Goodreads or check out the latest best-selling and award-winning titles.

Get involved

Why not volunteer at your local library? We have a range of opportunities available, find out more on our Volunteering page.

 
Derby City Libraries