Welcome to the Derby City Libraries home page
Here you will find information about the services that we provide and any special events that are taking place.
Fines Amnesty!
July 1st to July 11th
Visit a Derby City Library and we will waive any fines that you owe us.
Reading is very important - everything begins with reading - and we want as many people in Derby as possible to use their library service.
Bookmark our renewals telephone number - 01332 641700. Easier still, you can always renew your items online. You'll need a PIN number to do this. If you don't have one, ask the library staff.
Some libraries now offer a No Late Fee collection. There are no fines and you can keep a book for up to 6 months.
Events for everyone
There's lots happening in Derby libraries and something for everyone. Look at our events page to find out more.
Quest Seekers - Summer Reading Challenge 2009
Join the summer reading challenge running throughout the summer holidays at your local library. This year’s challenge is called Quest Seekers and has a fantasy theme set in a land of fairies, dragons and mystical locations. Help Quest Seekers Raj, Belle and Louis complete a three staged challenge to find the Golden Book.
Children can sign up to Quest Seekers at any Derby library from Saturday 4th July 2009. The challenge ends on Saturday 5th September 2009.
Contact your local library or go to our events page for further details about Quest Seekers events.
Benefits of free library membership
You can join the library today and get:
- Free books
- Free magazines and newspapers
- Free enquiry service - ask us anything!
- Free Internet
- Free computer services
- Free information services
- Free homework help
- Free children's storytimes and activities
- Free book clubs
- Low cost DVD and CD hire
Join online now or visit your local library.
New Libraries for Chellaston and Mackworth
The Big Lottery Community Libraries Fund is providing funding for new libraries at Chellaston and Mackworth. Click here for more details.
Have your say
We are asking local people what they want to have in the new libraries. If you would like to have your say, please complete this questionnaire.
Volunteering opportunities in Derby City Libraries
Would you like to become a library volunteer? Are you interested in helping with any of these library activities?
Volunteering opportunities
| Home Library Service |
Helping with book clubs |
| Community Library Volunteer |
Helping “behind the scenes” at the Local Studies Library |
| Helping with Internet Tasters and other learning activities |
Helping to promote the library |
| Helping at children’s storytimes and holiday activities |
Helping to look after the library garden |
| Helping at coffee mornings |
Library User Groups |
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For further information please read a
summary of the roles.
(33KB)
If you would like to apply be a volunteer, please
download an application form.
(39KB)
For more information about Libraries, please email libraries@derby.gov.uk or call:
- Enquiries 01332 641702
- Renewals 01332 641700