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We love our work experience students. Every summer term we welcome several students to the Library to show them different aspects of the service, giving them insight into what it's like to work in such a varied environment at the heart of the…

Does your child ever ask you for support with their homework, and you’re not sure where to start? Don’t worry, help is at hand! And you need look no further than your local Library. While we LOVE a good fictional story in the Children’s…

 ‘Never judge a book by its cover’ so the saying goes. And we should never judge a book by its title either! Library Assistant Hannah recently delved into the collection to find our strangest titles and reveals a little more about their plots…

Book Week 2022 returned with a bang this March, as three acclaimed children’s authors travelled over to Guernsey, visiting schools across the Bailiwick! Children had the opportunity to hear from authors Gareth P Jones and Lisa Thompson, plus…

Not sure what to read next? Have no fear, our trusty library staff are here with some recommendations from what they're reading at the moment. Click the titles to find these on the website. Adam – Head of Marketing and Customer ServicesA Long…

It's official: having a hobby is good for you. Better health, lower stress, greater happiness - research suggests that hobbies can make a major difference. We've selected 10 books from our collection to inspire you to try something new. Click on…

This weekend marks the official start of spring! With longer days and more sunshine, we can perhaps start to take our reading outside. Whether listening to an audiobook during a walk or settling on a blanket in the park, here are 6 good mood books…

For the last few months, 14-year-old Ben Gosling has been volunteering at the Library as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Here’s his blog – along with some incredible photos! – on what it was like to volunteer here. -- Hi, my…