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2022 was the Library’s 140th year. Our founders Thomas Guille and Frederick Allès first opened the doors on Monday 2 January 1882. Our focus this year has been to celebrate the extraordinary story of how they made that happen. November saw the…

With Boundless Curiosity now a month old, Marketing Officer Abi Paine reflects on the exhibition journey, and how much we've learnt about the Library's founders.   A week before the Boundless Curiosity exhibition was due to open in November, the…

As a special exhibition opens to mark our 140th anniversary, here's the Chief Librarian, Cornelia James, to reflect on the Library's storied history.   I'm delighted to welcome you to BOUNDLESS CURIOSITY, celebrating 140 years of our remarkable…

BOUNDLESS CURIOSITY: 140 Years of the Guille-Allès Library opened to the public on Friday 4 November 2022. In this blog, exhibition project manager Adam Bayfield takes you behind the scenes to share an insight into the journey and explain how the…

With Halloween approaching, Library Assistant Hannah has picked out her top five spine tingling reads. If you’re a fan of horror, crime, or thriller novels, pop into the Library and browse the collection. Read on…if you dare!  Chasing the…

 Kasia lives on a boat in the marina with her husband, two children, and their dog. The Library is key to their life here, helping them work, play, and be part of the community. In our fifth ‘People of the Library’ blog, Library Assistant Beth…

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…

To celebrate Channel Islands Pride 2022 we've gathered together some of our favourite reads. You can find these in the Library - click the title to reserve a copy today!   1. COMING OUT STORIES BY EMMA COSWELL AND SAM WALKER An empowering, witty…