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Libraries Week takes place every October, showcasing all the creative, innovative, and diverse activities that UK libraries have to offer.It’s about discovering the range of things you can do at your library, from play and learning for children…

To celebrate Channel Islands Pride 2023 this weekend we've picked 5 of our favourite reads. You can find these in the Library - click the links to reserve a copy.Not sure how to access ebooks and audiobooks for free with your Library card? Click…

When we talk about banned books, you might think we’re talking about history. You might think of totalitarian regimes, or remote incidents from the Victorian age. But did you know that it’s still a major issue all around the world today?In fact…

Cartophile (noun, kɑːtəˌfaɪl) Someone who loves maps.A map inside the pages of a book can sometimes mean a whole new world awaits. Maps can help us figure out the locations of a plot or help readers get a feel for a country they might not be…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the fifth of our blog series, Hannah chats to writer SJ Watson. Watson is an English writer whose debut novel Before I Go To Sleep became an international success and has now sold…

Books have the power to transport us to different places, with travel books providing the perfect way to get away without ever having to pack your bags! We've gathered some of our favourite travel books about inspiring and strong-spirited…

Young people have the creativity, the potential and the capacity to make change happen – for themselves, for their communities, and for the rest of the world.International Youth Day is run by UNESCO and is a yearly awareness raising event to…

Autobiographies invite us into the lives of others. We learn about their experiences, their unique stories and discover their challenges or successes. We've gathered 8 autobiographies read by the writers themselves, providing listening that's…