Information relating to Coronavirus
Please note that due to the pandemic and in line with the latest government advice, facilities may be closed and some events cancelled or postponed. Visit our news pages.
Riverside Library
COVID-19 libraries update - Aug 2021
Derby Libraries are pleased to be able to welcome customers back into libraries. Our staff will continue to wear face coverings and we would encourage our customers to do wear face coverings if they are able, to help protect others. Customers will be asked to check in for NHS Test and Trace purposes on arrival, and maintain social distancing.
Library events and activities are resuming from September. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Please book in the library, or phone to book your place.
Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is offering pre-bookable appointments for either PC/microfilm use or to look at paper documents.
For full details on current services, please visit our COVID-19 Libraries news page.
Opening Times
- M
- T
- W
- T
- F
- S
- S
| Alvaston Library | 1pm - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Normanton Library | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Mickleover Library | 1pm - 5pm |
| Riverside Library | 9am - 5pm |
| Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service (by appointment) | 9:30am – 3pm |
For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard
| Alvaston Library | 9:30am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Normanton Library | Closed |
| Mickleover Library | 10am - 5pm |
| Riverside Library | 9am - 5pm |
| Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service (by appointment) | 9:30am – 12noon |
For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard
| Alvaston Library | Closed |
|---|---|
| Normanton Library | 9:30am - 7pm |
| Mickleover Library | Closed |
| Riverside Library | 9am - 5pm |
| Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service (by appointment) | 9:30am – 12noon |
For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard
| Alvaston Library | 9:30am - 7pm |
|---|---|
| Normanton Library | 1pm - 5pm |
| Mickleover Library | 10am - 7pm |
| Riverside Library | 9am - 5pm |
| Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service (by appointment) | 9:30am – 6pm |
For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard
| Alvaston Library | 9:30am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Normanton Library | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Mickleover Library | 10am - 5pm |
| Riverside Library | 9am - 5pm |
| Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service (by appointment) | 9:30am – 3pm |
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 | 9am - 1pm |
| Local Studies and Family History Library online and telephone enquiry service (by appointment) | 9:30am – 12noon |
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 (by appointment) | Closed |
For updates including bank holiday closures, please visit our Noticeboard
Contact details
Alvaston Library 01332 647920 Alvaston.library@derby.gov.uk
Normanton Library 01332 642640 Normanton.library@derby.gov.uk
Mickleover Library 01332 647884 Mickleover.library@derby.gov.uk
Riverside Library 01332 641702 Riverside.library@derby.gov.uk
Local Studies and Family History Library 01332 642240 localstudies.library@derby.gov.uk Text: 07584 268351
Riverside Library 'getting ready' timelapse
What to do
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.