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Listen up! No matter what you might have heard, listening to audiobooks absolutely counts as reading.The storytelling tradition goes back thousands of years - so listening to stories is far from a new phenomenon. And a child that listens to stories…

During the National Year of Reading, we’re encouraging people to read into their hobbies, passions and interests. If you’re into it, read into it!  In this blog series, we’ll be matching your passions with relevant books from…

Looking to get a headstart on your 2026 reading goals? Or just want to ease back into reading with a short story? This is the list for you.  A quick read can feel like a quick win – it helps to put your reading momentum on the right track. On…

As we find out feet in the new year, many of us are looking for ways to kickstart 2026 and make positive changes in our lives.Whether it’s a new exercise regime, learning a language, or picking up a new skill, the books in our non-fiction…

Some people may think working at a library means you get to read all day in a quiet and serene environment, surrounded by books and history. While some of that is true (we are surrounded by books), there’s a wide range of activities going on…

We've kept track of what's down with the kids...Animal main characters were a big hit this year. Sharks, bunnies, dogs and Zogs, this list is a menagerie of creatures real and imaginary.Join us as we share the top 10 most borrowed Children's books…

You read. We counted.The results are in, and we can now reveal the Top 10 most popular books at the Library in 2025....It's a fantastic list, including a smash hit time travel mystery, a book set in 1930s Sark, and a prestigious Booker Prize…

Time travel is one of fiction's most irresistible ideas - the ultimate 'what if?' that lets authors explore the past, rewrite the present, and glimpse the future.Whether it's a grand sci-fi adventure or an intimate story about love, loss, and second…