Covid-19 Libraries Update

Don't panic! No changes here for the time being.

East Riding Libraries will continue to offer an 'Order and Collect' service from 02 December onwards. 

Click here for full details. 

Festive book club eBooks, free to download from Borrowbox with your library card

The Nursemaid's Christmas by Sheila Newberry is a warm-hearted and nostalgic family saga. Download it here

Bestselling David Baldacci's 'The Christmas Train' is part detective story, part disaster movie, part romance; overall a brilliant, heart-warming holiday tale. Download it here

With glamorous locations and heart-breaking twists, Christmas in the Snow by Karen Swan is all you need in your stocking for a truly decadent Christmas holiday! Download it here

Download best-selling author Matt Haig's, The Girl Who Saved Christmas here 

A fantastically magical festive tale, for children (and enjoyed by adults too!)

For those who prefer books to screens, explore catalogue here and reserve books to pick up from your local East Riding Library! 

Out and about and see a book you like? Scan the barcode and reserve it free from the library!

Got the East Riding Libraries app? If not, download it free from the Play Store or App Store to easily search the catalogue, reserve and renew your books. You can also link other family members accounts (and reserve/renew their books)  One of our favourite features is the barcode scanner. If you're in a shop and see a book that you like, scan the barcode, and the app will check the catalogue. If we have it in stock, reserve it there and then to pick up from your local library! Technology is marvellous, isn't it!

Books to help children feel better

Explore Reading Well for Children; a list of books recommended to help children understand their feelings and worries and cope with tough times.

The books have been chosen by children, carers, health experts and librarians.

They are endorsed by leading health organisations such as NHS England, Mind and the Royal College of GPs. 

East Riding Libraries have a full ‘Reading Well for Children’ collection of every book on the list available to borrow. Click here to view the collection and all other mental health collections of books available, and reserve your books to collect from a Library near you.