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What sound does a camel make?And other useful things to know when reading to toddlersOutreach Librarian Emily Pailing shares her top tips to help you make the most of story time at home. Children of all ages, from as young as a few weeks old, love…

Have you always wanted to start a book club?Book clubs and reading groups are a great way to start reading more regularly and more widely, and a great way to make new friends, too. We run several reading groups at the Library, but if you want to…

Looking for your next great read? Look no further. Our trusty Library staff are on hand to share what they're reading at the moment.    Jackie Burgess - Community & Outreach Librarian A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman "I really enjoyed this…

A New Chapter in Library Borrowing   Fines have been abolished at the Library. From now on, overdue items will not incur charges, while all outstanding charges have been wiped – we are completely fine-free! A few years ago we stopped late fees…

There’s nothing quite like head-over-heels young love.Here are our favourite Young Adult love stories: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon My disease is as rare as it is famous. It’s a form of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, but basically…

DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR – AN INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING EXTRAVAGANZA NOT TO BE MISSED There is no better way to spend a grey January morning than with the amazing Aida H Dee at the Drag Queen Story Hour and we were lucky enough to do that today. A…

Book Bingo is back! Our reading challenge for adults returns for 2020 – so many categories and so much choice! Don't know where to start? Beth from our Adult Services Team gives her recommendations. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Blankets, mince pies and decorations a-plenty.  But still not feeling it? Don’t worry. Our Library Assistant Beth Brown has put together a festive list of books to ease you into Christmas like a biscuit…