JRLT Hull

The James Reckitt Library Trust is a charitable organisation providing funding to secure the future of libraries in Kingston upon Hull.

[JRLT Hull @jrlthull]

This year is the #NationalYearofReading2026 and we can think of no better way to start proceedings than by revealing the shortlists for the 2026 #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward…

Separated into three age categories, the shortlists are as follows...

[Angus Young @angus_young61]

Good to catch up with @Rosiemillard at the @CuriosityHull event today. Rocking in sparkly pink boots (her, not me).

[Curiosity @CuriosityHull]

The line-up for our event at Humber Business Week is now confirmed.

Join us next Weds 12-1 at Hull Truck for a lively and curious hour.

Reserve your place here: https://t.co/dV4AXVGMNf

@BizWeekHumber
@Rosiemillard
@paulesewell
@HullTruck
@hull_libraries

[Hull City Council @Hullccnews]

📚 The Big Malarkey is back this month for its ninth year!

Tickets are now on sale for the celebrated children’s literature festival which, once again, will take over part of East Park, transforming it into ‘Malarkey Park’.

Read more here 🔽
https://t.co/BwDMThZNHY

[JRLT Hull @jrlthull]

Don't miss @hull_libraries brilliant #BigMalarkey festival later this month!

Tickets are on sale now - https://t.co/NetXES0pLS

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Woo-hoo! Tickets are now on sale for the #BigMalarkey festival! Come and meet a whole host of amazing authors, artists, dancers, performers & musicians!

📅 Sat 20 & Sun 21 June
📍East Park, Hull

🎪 What’s On - https://t.co/ZfHHcw5K8U
🎟️ Tickets - https://t.co/GwmN0RqKTR

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Hello Library Lover!
“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August." /  Jenny Han, The Summer I Turned Pretty
Ah June! Our favourite month of the year in Library Land!
Latest newsletter here:
https://t.co/WGm8jvwZfq

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

If you're in Hull, you don't have to travel far, if you join the livestream, you don't have to travel at all!
https://t.co/mX0F4cDOdS

[Curiosity @CuriosityHull]

Tickets are going fast for our event at Humber Business Week at Hull Truck on Weds 3rd June.

Reserve you place here: https://t.co/JDHoXYfDDm

@hull_libraries
@BizWeekHumber
@HullTruck

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Booking open now!
Children's May Half-Term Activities
It's a Malarkey Mystery! Celebrate the National Year of Reading and join us this May Half-Term for a week of curious activities!
There's music, animation, crafts stories and more...
https://t.co/pW2HgKssm4

[JRLT Hull @jrlthull]

Great reminder of our previous winners of the KS3 #HullChildrensBookAward.

We can’t wait to hear who will take the trophy this year... all will be revealed next month at the #BigMalarkey festival!

Find out more about the awards on our website - https://t.co/UqRVhQvuRO

[Curiosity @CuriosityHull]

What Were The Last 5 Winning Books Of The Key Stage 3 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards?

Amy, from the Hull Schools Library Service, takes us through past victors of the award.

Supplementals: https://t.co/bYnDdx98N1

@hull_libraries
@big_malarkey
@jrlthull

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

An email arrived yesterday.
A Nigerian in Ontario, writing a history of jollof rice wanted a particular recipe that had been torn out of a book they owned.
A @WorldCat search led them to us. Within an hour, they had a scan of the missing pages.
Libraries are amazing!

[JRLT Hull @jrlthull]

Fab, free event at #HullCentralLibrary tonight featuring live folk music and art displays - not to be missed!

🎟️ https://t.co/RDudtj5Q4w

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Folk Library Creations
Thursday 30 April, 2 - 7pm / Hull Central Library / FREE
Exhibition from 2pm & Music from 5.30pm
Folk Library Creations is a brand new project putting together creative exhibitions and music experiences in libraries.

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Hello Library Lover!
"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." / Cicero
Latest newsletter on line here: https://t.co/Lox2YNyiOb

[Hull City Council @Hullccnews]

Get it Loud in Libraries will bring artist Moonchild Sanelly to Hull Central Library next month for a headline gig

Sanelly describes her signature sound as future-ghetto-funk, she mixes Kwaito, hip-hop, dancehall, funk, electronica, soul and sampiano

🔗 https://t.co/DMomENfJdC

[Curiosity @CuriosityHull]

What Are The James Reckitt Hull Children’s Picture Book Awards?

Amy, from the Hull Schools Library Service explains the what, where and why of the popular awards.

Supplementals: https://t.co/00pxRcHymQ

@hull_libraries
@sls_hull
@big_malarkey
@jrlthull

[Peter Fleming @EastHullPete]

Another excellent evening at @HullNoir with @nicktriplow chatting to @sarah_hilary about her latest novel #TheDrowningPlace and another signed copy thanks to @JEBooksHull added to my TBR pile. Thanks also @jrlthull and @hull_libraries for hosting them each month we are so lucky

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Today is St George's Day, Shakespeare's birth/death day (possibly), International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day, World Table Tennis Day, and of course... World Book Night!

[The Hull Story 🇺🇦 @StoryHull]

CULTURE: Central Library is to get a host of new facilities including a new themed cafe after being awarded a grant of more than £200,000. @hull_libraries #Hull #libraries #CentralLibrary

https://t.co/4bH5UQ7pRm

[Hull Libraries @hull_libraries]

Moonchild Sanelly
Wednesday 6 May, 7pm / Hull Central Library / £15
Brought to you by the good people at Get it Loud in Libraries Tickets: https://t.co/ZHfBPElnhY

[Hull Noir @HullNoir]

Congratulations to Sarah! We'll be hearing all about it @hull_libraries (Central and online), 22nd April. @JEBooksHull will have copies to sell, so come along and get yours signed 🙌📚

[JRLT Hull @jrlthull]

Curious about the KS3 #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward shortlist for 2026? Check out this great round up from the wonderful @Allymai_📚

[Curiosity @CuriosityHull]

What’s On The Keystage 3 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award Shortlist?

We now go live (not really) to Hull’s Central Library, where our Ally-mai has the runners and riders.

Supplementals: https://t.co/0ZsPO3Oxhp

@hull_libraries
@sls_hull
@Allymai_