Calderdale Libraries

News, events and info from the library service in Calderdale
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📚✨ This National Year of Reading, we’ve loved hearing what reading means to our communities and what inspires creativity.
A special thank you to Bobby Joseph, UK Comics Laureate, who shared a fantastic mini reading from his comic My Dad Fights Demons!

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💙 Carers Week 2026 💙
Today marks the start of Carers Week (8–14 June) — a time not only to raise awareness, but to celebrate the incredible compassion, dedication, and resilience of carers within our communities and families.
To learn more visit https://t.co/omyI83mocX

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✨ Libraries Change Lives Week (1–7 June) ✨
Today’s highlight: Playboxes and Board Games.
We offer playboxes filled with open‑ended activities during your visit, as well as a wide range of board games for free. Perfect for getting creative and connecting with others.

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✨ Pyjamarama Week at Storytots! ✨
Join us in your fave PJs or comfy wear 💤 & bring your favourite teddy 🧸
📚 Special after-school session:
📍 Rastrick Library
🗓 Thu 11 June, 3:45pm
We can’t wait to see you! 💛 #Pyjamarama

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Want to prove you're the ultimate gamer?
Book now for our free Super Smash Bros. tournament!
📌Brighouse Library
🗓️Saturday 20th June, 1:30pm
Booking required to participate, places are limited and strictly age 12+

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✨ Libraries Change Lives Week is here! (1–7 June) ✨
Today’s highlight: Free internet and data sims.
Your library is here to help you get online, stay connected, and access the digital world.

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Explore the 1976 drought through newspapers & archives with Nathalie Holloway💧📰
📚 Week 1: Research skills using local collections
🎨 Week 2: Creative ways to share findings
📅 Book BOTH sessions: 20 & 27 June at https://t.co/TbPBXN8kpv

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✨Libraries Change Lives Week (1–7 June)✨
Today’s highlight: Early Years Sessions!
Calderdale Libraries offers free under‑5s sessions during term time with fun songs & rhymes for the little ones.
Sessions run all week across the borough—just pop in, join the fun, and sing along!

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Fancy yourself as the next Nona Gaprindashvili? ♟️👑
Join us for an afternoon of chess on Saturday 6 June, from 1–3pm at Central Library and Archives. 📍
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, everyone is welcome! 😊

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✨ Libraries Change Lives Week (1–7 June) ✨
Today’s highlight: Your local library!
Discover Your Library Day (4th June)—a key celebration in this year’s National Year of Reading, why not start discovering all the amazing things our service has on offer at https://t.co/Wd2UQoiDeS

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Every year since 2008, during the month of June, people are encouraged to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
The theme this year is "Onwards With Hope", an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and richness that these communities bring to the UK.

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Looking for something to do if you're lucky enough to still be on half term...?
You could come along to one of our brilliant theatre workshops! We've added two daytime sessions on Friday at Brighouse Library & Central Library.
Free tickets at: https://t.co/QeqtOgA5eJ

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✨ Libraries Change Lives Week is here! (1–7 June) ✨
Today’s highlight: Bookstart Packs & Sensory Support Bags.
We offer free Bookstart packs and sensory support bags, as small additions to make a big difference to how people experience and benefit from their local library.

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Author Event: John Billingsley & Amanda Lees
Join us as John celebrates Magical Dispositions—exploring our fascination with mystery and other realms.
📅 Thurs 25 June, 7pm
📍 Hebden Bridge Library
🎟️ Free tickets: https://t.co/TbPBXN8Sf3

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Join us at Brighouse Library's new board games club next week!
🗓️Saturday 13th June, 12:30-3:30
No need to book, just drop in and have fun!
We'll have a variety of games for you to try, and did you know you can also borrow board games with your library card?

[Calderdale Libraries @CMBClibraries]

✨ Libraries Change Lives Week (1–7 June) ✨
Today’s highlight: E-Book/E-Audio Resources.
📱📚 Did you know your library apps offer more than just eBooks and audiobooks?
You can also access newspapers, magazines, and even comics—all from home!
https://t.co/xggdDhNT8K

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✨ Libraries Change Lives Week (1–7 June) ✨
All week Calderdale Libraries are sharing things you might not know we offer!
🎧 Day One: Tonieboxes!
A fun, screen-free way for kids to enjoy stories, music & learning—just pop a character on and play.

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Calderdale Libraries is celebrating HiVis Fortnight (1st–14th June 2026) by shining a light on our fantastic range of free audiobooks, large print books and e-resources available across the service.
📲 Discover more and start exploring today at https://t.co/iagPrfLx4S

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📚 Connecting you to your local library – Faster Than Ever!
🔗 Website linked directly to our library catalogue, events and more.
📲 Instant event booking with QR codes; Scan and go – no hassle, no waiting.
Your library experience is now just a click (or scan!) away 💡

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Arthur visited Elland Library this week after hearing dragons were dropping in for half term 🐉
He travelled on the 501/X1, and found it in the beautifully restored former Constitutional Club. Elland library blends local history with a modern community space — well worth a visit!