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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…

Graphic novels are sometimes dismissed as being just for younger readers, but that's not the case.Graphic novels are a format, not a genre, and can be non-fiction as well as fiction. So much more than just superheroes and Snoopy, graphic novels now…

Looking for a little bit of love between the covers? We love books about love. Here are Library Assistant Beth’s picks to get your tummy fluttering.   Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a…

 Audiobooks are a whole new world of reading – and with our Library apps you can download your favourite reads for free.If you’re completely new to audiobooks, here are our top 7 reasons to give them a go. Not sure how to access audiobooks…

The third Monday in January has been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’. Feeling ‘blue’ on this day is understandable and can be down to a number of factors that come together at this time of year. January is a dark month – short days and a lack of…