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.
The 2008 National Year of Reading is a celebration of reading in all its forms for pleasure or purpose, from newspapers to poetry and everything in between.
Do you want to get more involved in reading?
To help your child with their home work or read them a bedtime story?
Or perhaps you want to improve your reading skills to help you find a job or get on in the workplace?
Click on this link to find out more about what is on offer, everyone is welcome.
Competition
Win tickets to Fatal Exit murder mystery night at the Central Library! Go to our National Year of Reading page for further details.
How to write a Will
Tuesday 20 May 10.30am to 1pm at Central Library.
· Want to write a Will but don’t know where to start?
This is a free talk by Brian McMillan, Director General of The Society of Will Writers. The Society of Will Writers is a non-profit making, self-regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are the advancement of education and ethical standards within the Will writing profession.
Limited places. Booking is essential at Central Library or telephone 01332 255398, minicom 01332 380712
CDs and DVDs
Did you know that you can borrow CDs and the latest DVDs from your local library? Choose from the thousands in stock in libraries across the city. Our hire charges are also very competitive. Why not search our catalogue to see what we have in stock.
Adult Learners Week 17 to 23 May 2008
Do you want to write a Will but don’t know where to start?
Do you want to start your family history?
Do you want to learn how to send a digital photo by email?
To find out more about these events and others go to our Adult Learners Week page.
New Library for Oakwood!
Springwood Library in Springwood Leisure Centre
Opens October 2008
Visit a Springwood Library and new Gym Roadshow to find out more, opening offers, face painting and stories for children and much more!
The next one is at:
17 May 2008 Spondon Village Hall Sitwell Street Spondon, 2pm - 5pm
For further roadshow dates and venues and information about this new library, view the new Springwood Library information page
Join the Library Panel to get involved in planning your new Library contact Dawn on 07881 844739 email dawn.gebski@derby.gov.uk
New Libraries
The Big Lottery Community Libraries Fund is to provide funding for new libraries at Allenton, Chellaston and Mackworth. Click here for more details.
What's On and What's New:
Find out about all the latest events and goings on in Derby City Libraries.