Books

National Grief Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness about grief and providing support to those who are grieving. The Good Grief Trust provides a wide range of helpful information to foster a better understanding of the grieving process…

We’re always adding fresh non fiction to the shelves. From art and history, to craft and autobiography, there’s lots of ideas to explore. Whether you want to learn something new, discover new places or people, or just want something different…

With Storm Ciarán on the way, we’ve been looking through our collection for books inspired by extreme weather. From a murder in a blizzard, to a romance in a hurricane, here’s 12 stormy stories to read while you wait for the skies to clear…

From gothic romance and dark folklore to creepy covens and supernatural fantasy – witchcraft is as popular as ever in contemporary fiction.We’ve picked 9 weird and wonderful books exploring magic and witchcraft to see you through spooky season…

Reading is great anytime of year. But it takes on an extra level of cosy in the autumn. As the nights draw in, grab a blanket and settle down with a good book. Bonus points for a roaring fire and fluffy socks. We've gathered 10 cosy reads perfect…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the latest blog in the series, Hannah chats to writer Catherine Walsh. Walsh was born and raised in Ireland and is the author of feel-good romantic comedies. With 4 novels already…

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…