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 FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026
"In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold". / Ben Aaronovitch
We like a good book whatever season it may be! There are so many benefits to reading regularly and during this National Year of Reading we hope to inspire even more people to make reading an important part of their lives. Let's Go All In!
If you have any queries about our services just give us a call on 01482 210000 or send us an email. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for all our latest updates.
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Last year's stats are in and we've been reflecting on all our amazing work and the difference our libraries make to our visitors and communities.
- New members: 8078
- Library visitors: 485,420
- Items borrowed: 346,259
- Questions answered: 162,860
- Events produced: 2517
- Event attendees: 39,370
Our most borrowed items:
Adults:
- Book: We Solve Murders - Richard Osman
- eBook: We Solve Murders - Richard Osman
- eAudioBook: The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman
Children:
- Book: Cat Kid Comic Club - Dav Pilkey
- eBook: From the Wizarding Archive (Vol 1&2) - J.K.Rowling
- eAudioBook: Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone - J.K.Rowling
Thanks for all the #LibraryLove in 2025. We hope to see even more of you in 2026 - come and celebrate the National Year of Reading with us!
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Saturday 21 February / 10 - 3:30pm / Hull Central Library
Don't miss our fabulous FREE family festival with lots of your favourites from The Big Malarkey Festival including:
Rooted in Hull / The Herd / Makerspace / INIT Creative / Squarepeg / Make it Take it / Lego Club / Hook a Book / Storytime / Little Movers / Hull Museums / Business and Intellectual Property Team / Authors - Donna David, Jason Beresford, Bethany Walker ... and so much more!
We'll have various areas inside the library for you to explore and enjoy.
Tickets are available from 1st February but as a loyal newsletter subscriber you can book yours now!
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Celebrate The National Year of Reading and join us at library near you over the holidays for fun crafting, science, clay and lego sessions! Tickets on sale from Mon 2 Feb.
Keep your little ones entertained, and help develop their love of language, literacy, and learning.
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Baby Bounce / Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby
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Toddler Time / Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes
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Toddler Tunes / Singing, dancing and playing with musical instruments
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Storytime / Listen to stories from the library collection
No need to book - just turn up!
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We're delighted to be hosting a 'Community Exchange Hub' at East Park Library. We'll have tokens and books to exchange from 12 Feb - 15 March, during library opening hours.
The National Year of Reading helps shine a light on all we have to offer and we can't wait to get you involved!
We have have stacks of good stuff going on all year round - at all of our libraries. There are so many opportunities for young people (and their grown-ups) to make friends, get creative, have fun and discover something new.
Come and borrow a book or check out our wide range of events. Get ready to Go All In at your local library!
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We kicked off the #NationalYearofReading by revealing the shortlists for the James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award. They're all fabulous so we're glad we don't have to choose a winner! Voting for the Picture Book Awards opens on Fri 6 Feb - we can’t wait to see which story captures our young readers’ hearts!
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It's the National Year of Reading! Celebrate with us at one of our regular reading groups for adults. No need to book - just turn up!
• INGS BOOK CLUB / Ings Library
Tuesday 24 February / 4:45 - 5:45pm
We're reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB / Central Library
Wednesday 25 February / 2:00 - 3:00pm
We're reading Water by John Boyne
• FRED MOORE CRIME BOOK CLUB / Fred Moore Library
Wednesday 4 February / 2:30 - 3:30pm
We're reading Midnight in Vienna by Jane Thynne
• LGBTQ+ BOOK CLUB / Central Library
Saturday 28 February / 11:15 - 12:45pm
We're reading Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen
• BOOK NOOK READING GROUP / Bransholme Library *NEW*
Tuesday 3 February / 10:00 - 12:00pm
Share your love of reading and passion for stories at our new adult reading group.
Please contact us if you would like further information about any of our book clubs.
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Wednesday 4 February
2 - 4pm / Hull Central Library
We're delighted to welcome Amanda Crundall. Amanda is a writer, performer, workshop facilitator, and radio presenter from East Yorkshire.
Wednesday 11 Feb / 7 - 9pm
Hull Central Library + livestream
Carolyn Kirby talks about her new thriller, Ravenglass, with writer and Hull Noir co-founder, Nick Triplow. Join us at the library, or online via Zoom.
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Saturday 14 February
11 - 12:30pm / Hull Central Library
This month we're joined by the wonderful Paul Schofield who will give a talk on Paragon Arcade to Hepworth Arcade.
Saturday 11 April / 7 - 9pm / £5
Hull Central Library
Save the date for this special screening of Double Indemnity. Nick Triplow will be joined by crime novelist Natalie Marlow to talk about the film.
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Wednesday 18 February, 10am - 12pm / Greenwood Avenue Library
Join us for a talk by local historian, Paul Schofield, about the history and significance of the World War commemorative bell on display, and the impacts of WW2 on the community.
There will also be memorabilia and photographs to browse through, as well as refreshments provided. Tickets are free but please book in advance.
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Thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eComics and graphic novels to borrow using the BorrowBox, Libby and PressReader apps. Free access with your library membership.
Free drop-in sessions to help you use a computer, search for jobs, complete a CV, and access websites to find courses that help you improve your basic skills.
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Live events, documentaries and videos of great performances of classical and jazz music, opera and ballet. Download the app or visit Medici.tv and login using your library card number.
Need help setting up and updating your Universal Credit account? We offer a free drop-in session every Tuesday from 2-4pm at Bransholme Library.
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Monday 2 February, 2 - 5pm / Longhill Library
Come and celebrate the welcome return of Longhill Library to its new home!
With special guest appearance!
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The Makerspace at Hull Central Library provides a space for anyone to explore their creativity in arts, science, technology and engineering - independently or collaboratively. We've got state-of-the-art equipment, skilled staff to offer support and advice, and a variety of creative workshops.
If you want to learn more about our 30 day membership, or just meet some like-minded makers, drop in any time or give us a call on 01482 613395.
Get in touch: Email / Facebook / Instagram / X
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We are excited to begin work on our new, Arts Council funded, Mini Makerspaces and we'd like to hear from you!
Have your say, with a chance to win a months FREE Makerspace membership!
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Saturday 7 Feb / 1 - 4pm / £25
Makerspace, Hull Central Library
This workshop is aimed at complete beginners, giving you the skills needed to start your own journey in laser cutting and engraving using our in-house equipment.
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Every Wednesday, 11:00am - 2:00pm / Western Library
Even though the weather is a little chilly, you can still join the Friends of Western Library and come and help in the community garden, or just have coffee and a natter! Every Wednesday unless it's raining!
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We have lots of opportunities for you to come together, have fun and make new friends at a library near you.
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Pick up a new hobby and unleash your creativity by joining one of our art clubs especially for grown ups!
Materials are provided. No experience necessary - just a willingness to get involved!
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Wednesday 6 May, 7pm / Hull Central Library / £15
Save the date for a another fantastic gig brought to you by the good people at Get It Loud in Libraries.
Moonchild Sanelly is a South African musician and dancer. She is known for her signature blue-coloured hair and her self-created music genre called 'Future ghetto funk'. Not to be missed!
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Exhibition: Saturday 28 February - 2 April 2026 / Hull Central Library
Launch event: Saturday 28 February, 10am - 3pm
We Roar is an exhibition that showcases exceptional artwork and poetry created by prisoners in England and the USA. Through creative expressions the exhibition explores themes of identity, resilience, and transformation, aiming to challenge perceptions and spark meaningful conversations.
To celebrate the arrival of the exhibition in Hull, a launch event will take place on Saturday 28 February from 10am - 3pm. There will be a talk from Paul Schofield on the history of Hull Prison, and artist Faye Claridge, who curated the exhibition, will deliver a short introductory talk and guide attendees through selected works on display. Tickets will be available from Monday 9 Feb on Eventbrite.
Until 19 March / HuFree Gallery / Western Library
Exhibition from Yeseniia Serduik, an artist originally from Nikopol in Southern Ukraine. Listen to Yeseniia and Librarian Isaac Acheampong in conversation about her life and the exhibition on the EofUs website.
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If you can’t get to a library due to ill-health why not let the library come to you. We carefully select books to read or listen to and deliver them direct to your door. Whether you’re young or old, live in your own home or in residential accommodation this free service is available to you.
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The Hull Libraries Team
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