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We further extended our services from Monday 21 June to allow wider access to facilities for residents and community groups.
Due to the postponement of Stage 4 of the Government Roadmap, libraries won't be returning to their full service offer for the time being, but our 33 libraries will see further extensions to current opening hours.
Rhymetimes and Storytimes sessions will continue on a ticket-only basis, which can be booked on the Eventbrite website.
Meeting room hire for community groups has also resumed, although this will be subject to restrictions including room capacity and the requirement to complete a risk assessment beforehand. All meetings must comply with the current Government restrictions around who can meet and for what purpose.
For more information about library opening hours and services, please go to our libraries webpage.
 You can reserve books and renew your loans on our website - here's how to do it:
The library catalogue is available online 24/7 from http://cambridgeshire.spydus.co.uk
Managing your library account online
Log into your library account using your library card number starting DD and your four digit PIN code.
Renewing your items
- From your library account dashboard click on ‘current loans’.
- Tick the box next to the item you would like to renew and click ‘renew selections’ or
- Click the ‘renew all’ option if you would like to renew all of the items that you currently have on loan.
- Once renewed the status of each item will show as ‘renewed’ and the ‘due date’ will show when the items are due for return to the library.
- You can renew items up to three times, unless someone else has placed a reservation on them.
Placing a reservation
- Log into your library account using your library card number starting DD and your four digit PIN code.
- Search for the item that you want to borrow in the search bar at the top of the page or from the advanced search page.
- Click on ‘Place reservation’ next to the title that you would like.
 The Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge 2021 is here!
- Sign up from Saturday 10 July at your local Library, Mobile Library or online*.
- Read amazing books
- Collect awesome rewards
- Discover ideas for taking care of our environment.
- It’s free to take part!
Visit Summer Reading Challenge - Cambridgeshire County Council for more info and to *sign up online.
Log on to the Wild World Heroes website for activities, games or ideas of what to read: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
See our Cambridgeshire Libraries Families Facebook page @CambslibFamilies for ideas of great activity you can join in with this summer.
Have you missed our author events?
So have we - so we created Cambridgeshire Libraries very own podcast Book Hoots.
You can listen to our chats with authors Elly Griffiths, Nicola Upson and William Shaw whenever and wherever it suits you. Listen on a pc, smartphone or tablet.
Find Book Hoots on:
Anchor.fm
Spotify
Radio Public
Google podcasts
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You can now find all of our children's events and activities on our Cambridgeshire Families Facebook page. If you Follow us, you'll never miss a thing!
Just look for @CambslibFamilies on Facebook.
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 Thursday 8th July 2021, 2:30pm, on Zoom
Cambridgeshire Libraries is taking part in Fun Palaces, October 2021! What that looks like... is up to you.
Are you a local person with passions, skills or interests you’d love to share with others? Join us for a workshop to find out more - libraries staff and communities can meet to talk about what a Fun Palace could be in your area and how you could make one together.
This is an informal workshop, with plenty of chances to talk with other participants and with people who have made Fun Palaces before.
Fun Palaces supports volunteers, grassroots communities, new and established organisations and practitioners across the UK (and beyond) to make Fun Palaces - free, local events using arts, craft, science, tech, digital, heritage and sport, to celebrate each unique community and the skills and interests of those who live there. The first weekend of October every year is Fun Palaces weekend of action.
This workshop will happen on Zoom. Book free tickets here: Cambridgeshire Libraries Fun Palaces Workshop July Tickets, Thu 8 Jul 2021 at 14:30 | Eventbrite
Any questions, please contact Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
 Click on the button below to take a look at our selection of new books for July.
 Enjoy our collection of special BorrowBox eAudiobook titles which will be available to 500 or 1,000 customers at the same time.
Perfect for reading groups, ideal to get a countywide discussion started.
Follow the links to BorrowBox Audiobooks download and listen today:
Red Station by Adrian Magson I One Good Deed by David Baldacci
Wilde About the Girl by Louise Pentland I You’ll Never See Me Again by Lesley Pearse
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson I The Murderer’s Son by Joy Ellis
Tara Road by Maeve Binchy I Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
The Girl Who Reads on the Metro by Christine Feret-Fleury
Join in the discussion on Twitter #CambridgeshireListenIn
We would love to hear from you. You can leave your comments on our Facebook and Instagram pages too.
 Cambridgeshire Libraries brings you four new books each month, plus a range of podcasts, author interviews and more for you to explore. You can find more details about these books and their authors on the Library.live website:
Our Library.Live Book Club titles for July are:
Can you help us to help others?
Cambridgeshire Libraries are looking for volunteers to help with simple digital queries.
We need people who can assist customers with online bus pass renewals, and to work with those who are gaining new IT skills.
Interested? Send an email to volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk stating which library or libraries in Cambridgeshire you would like to volunteer at and a member of the library team will get back to you. Or call into your local library and talk to a member of staff.
You will be given full guidance on the Digital Buddy volunteer role and be talked through the Covid-19 Library risk assessment before being asked to start helping customers.
We ask our Digital Buddies to give us a regular contribution of an hour or so each week, arranged to suit you and the library.
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Councils join forces with British Library to roll-out small business support and boost local economy.
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to over 100 regional and local libraries across England, including in Ely, Huntingdon and Wisbech.
Following last year’s pledge of £13million in Treasury funding towards the expansion, Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council have been allocated a portion of this funding to equip the libraries in Ely, Huntingdon and Wisbech with Business & IP Centre spaces, resources and services by 2023, building on the proven support already available at Cambridge Central Library and Peterborough Central Library. This funding will also be used to provide an upgrade to the existing Business & IP Centre within Peterborough Central Library.
Click on the image below to view a video explaining the BIPC and how it can help you.
While each centre, including Cambridge Central Library and Peterborough Central Library, is equipped with a core set of resources, such as up-to-date market research and business databases, provided by the British Library, they are brought to life by a tailored and highly individual programme of events, workshops and one-to-ones, delivered in collaboration with local business leaders, role model entrepreneurs and community partners. Read more here.
If you would like more news and information on what support is available to you, please subscribe to the monthly Business & IP Centre Cambridgeshire and Peterborough newsletter here.
Join us for Engage Online, a programme of free interactive talks and events. Engage Online events are free to join, and hosted on zoom.
Tuesday 13th July 2:00 - 3:00pm
Peter Murphy - A Statue For Jacob
Listen to author Peter Murphy talk about his latest novel A Statue For Jacob. Lawyer Kiah Harmon promises to help Sam van Eyck secure recognition for her ancestor Jacob's efforts during the War of Independence, but she ends up facing several battles of her own. Peter Murphy was one of the lawyers who worked on the real-life case against the US government, which inspired him to write this novel.
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Tuesday 27th July 2:00-3:00pm
Tony Kirby - Tides of Fortune: The Rise and Fall of Seaside Resorts from 1750 to the present day.
In this illustrated talk, Tony Kirby will explain how the idea of the seaside holiday emerged during the 18th century. He will explore what resorts had to offer their visitors by 1914 and how the holiday trade transformed some old communities, such as Great Yarmouth and led to new ones, such as Eastbourne, and the problems they have faced since the 1960s.
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 Join us and listen to a variety of stories poems and literature for adults. Each event has a different theme to explore through listening to our volunteer’s reading aloud. Relax and listen from the comfort of your own home.
Upcoming Events in July:
Sport
Tuesday 6th July 2-3pm
Dive into the world of sport with us through a variety of literature!
Holidays
Tuesday 20th July 2-3pm
Sail away with us on our literary cruise of holiday destinations!
All events are free to join, hosted on Zoom, virtual ticket required.
If you are interested in virtually attending any of these events, or have any questions then please contact us. You can email the Read a Little Aloud team at:
RALA.Online@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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To join in this national campaign, we are updating our newsletter article from last year and sharing it again with you. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends. #HIW2021
Health information week is a national multi-sector campaign promoting high quality information to the public. Good quality health information has a positive impact on our ability to make an information decision about our health and care, to manage illnesses effectively, and to maintain a better quality of life.
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Health conditions
When you or your family are unwell, finding information about the conditions, symptoms and treatments might be the first step you want to take, and you can always rely on the NHS website. You can also try patient.info, a website certified with quality marks for health information, where you will find the easy-to-use Symptom Checker to help you identify whether you need to seek immediate medical attention.
For specific long-term conditions, many charities and organizations offer good information and support, such as British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, British Lung Foundation and Arthritis Action.
Patient support
Being unwell, going through treatments, and receiving care can be stressful experiences. The Patients Association provides advice such as Make the most of your GP appointment to help patients take up an active role in making informed decisions regarding treatments and care. HealthTalk website contains a substantial collection of videos in which people share personal experiences of their conditions and of the health care they received.
If you have queries about local health and care services, Healthwatch Cambridgeshire can help. If you want to help make a difference to health and social care in your area, get in touch with Healthwatch and get involved.
Health myths debunked
During the pandemic of covid-19, conflicting news and information circulated on social media have caused some confusion. You will find many false claims about coronavirus demystified by BBC News Reality Check, Channel 4 News Fact Check, and the UK independent fact checking charity Full Fact.
Sense about Science is an independent charity that champions the public interest in sound science. The charity’s Ask for Evidence tool offers guidance to allow you to check a claim yourself!
Follow @Healthinfoweek on Twitter for more information about #HIW2021.
 Our new webpages to support your health and wellbeing
After a long year of managing our life around the pandemic, we and our community have emerged more resilient and health conscious. While we continue to keep ourselves and others safe from infections, we also want to find new inspiration to support our health and wellbeing.
Cambridgeshire Libraries have created new webpages under the banner of Libraries and Wellbeing. This new website explains how your libraries can support your health and wellbeing. The health information directory contains links to resources and support, national as well as local. We hope you will find our information pages helpful.
We will update the Libraries and Wellbeing site frequently and the health information directory remains a work in progress. Please visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/LibraryAndWellbeing and tell us what you think. Your feedback will help us improve our services online and in libraries.
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