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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 12 cosy reads perfect…

It was a dark and stormy night. In the shadows of the Library, something was stirring. Nine terrifying tales were summoned from the shelves...Get in the Halloween spirit with a book that will send shivers down your spine. From folklore and ghost…

Banned Books Week: 22-28 September 2024When we talk about books being banned, you might think we’re talking about history. You might think of totalitarian regimes, or remote controversies from the Victorian age. But censorship and book banning are…

Much great art is about romantic love, but friendship is at the heart of many classic novels, too. From Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, to Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee, some of the most memorable and moving relationships in literature are those…

Have you ever wondered what librarians get up to when they aren't shelving books or helping you find what you need? Join our Arts & Culture Lead Sarah Fletcher as she shares her horticultural musings to help shed light on what 'weeding' means…

Jane Eyre. Oliver Twist. Harry Potter. Mrs Dalloway. There's a reason so many great books have character names in the title - it sparks our innate curiosity about people, and drives us to want to delve into the lives of others.On this list we've…

Athletes from more than 200 countries are competing in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For the first time ever, the Opening Ceremony won't take place in a stadium, but will instead be held on the River Seine in the heart of the city.Celebrate…

So that was summer! It may not have been the best ever, but we're still clinging to hopes of some autumn warmth - and with the sea at its warmest, many of us are still donning our bathers and splashing in.Whether for exercise, wellbeing, or just…