Derby Libraries

EVERYTHING BEGINS WITH READING. We are a public library service provided by Derby City Council for the people of Derby.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mickleover Library is closed this morning. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience this causes.

The library will be open this afternoon from 12.35 to 6.30pm

You can renew your books online at https://t.co/gXAC6zKTUk

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Free event at Alvaston Library. Pop in or call 01332 647920 to book your place!

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Code Club courses at Derby Libraries start again next week, and we still have some spaces left at Riverside and Alvaston Libraries!

For more information and to book a place, please visit: https://t.co/rth3tBSlTT

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If your books are about to go overdue then you can renew book loans via the library web site.
https://t.co/OH7HxhbEgu

If you are in need of a new book then there is the eLibrary with eBooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines.
https://t.co/NG43vP6By4

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Due to the snow fall we are experiencing some difficulties opening some library sites this morning – mainly the volunteer delivered sites – and we suggest you call the library to check if its opening before setting off.
https://t.co/VB5YzYnebW

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Places are available at Alvaston, Mickleover, Riverside and Normanton Libraries, and tickets are free!

Please book at: https://t.co/rth3tBSlTT

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Our free Code Club for children & young people (aged 8 - 13) is back!

An opportunity to create, play, & experiment with games & animations...
https://t.co/rth3tBSlTT

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Spondon Library will remain closed while we continue to investigate the structural problems. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the work required, this is expected to take several weeks.

We apologise for the continued inconvenience and will continue to provide updates.

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Summer Bank Holiday
All Derby Libraries will be closed on Monday 26 August 2024

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Spondon Library Temporary Closure.

Spondon Library will be closed for the next two weeks. More information on the closure and options for library customers can be found here:
https://t.co/PMMewDEcYx

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Giant Strides and Grazed Knees
An affectionate history of playgrounds, 1850-today.
FREE lunchtime talk at Mickleover Library with landscape historian @linden_groves, Wednesday 3rd July 2024, 12.30pm - 2pm.
Last chance to book! - 01332 647884 or [email protected]

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Half-term is coming! We are running Minecraft and Lego BricQ workshops at Alvaston Library and Normanton Library on Wednesday 29 May.
To find out more and book your tickets, please go to:
https://t.co/Zn6T0Gc2eX

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There’s something for everyone including little ones , Little Owls Babysitter is great for sharing - what a hoot!
All FREE to borrow with your library card.
Find your next favourite read here https://t.co/OH7Hxhcc62

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NEW BOOKS ALERT! Run don’t walk to Derby Libraries.
Discover the latest addictive page turner from Marian Keyes , enjoy a witty romance by Emily Henry or escape into a dark magical tale set in Spain from Leigh Bardugo.

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Half-term is coming! We are running Minecraft and Lego BricQ workshops at Alvaston Library and Normanton Library on Wednesday 29 May.
To find out more and book your tickets, please go to:
https://t.co/Zn6T0Gc2eX

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@rajeshmedic We are trying to source some other funding to be able to reinstate the service and we are in the process of looking into this but we can’t guarantee anything.
Thank you for your patience (2/2)

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This morning the Guardian has a great article sharing some ideas from librarians to help you get back into the habit of reading. https://t.co/1DEXvJJhuS

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@rajeshmedic Raj, thank you for your query about Pressreader. The newspapers are no longer available through the App.
We really didn’t want to cancel this service but we are having to make difficult decisions about how we spend our budget (1/2)

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Our free Code Club for children & young people (aged 8 - 13) is back!

An opportunity to create, play, & experiment with games & animations.

Places are available at Riverside and Normanton Libraries, and tickets are free!

Please book at:

https://t.co/rth3tBRO4l

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We enjoyed visiting Alvaston Library @DerbyLibraries yesterday to drop off our posters and book reviews. 📚 #readachievesucceed