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 FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2026
"Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." / Jeanette Winterson
Open the door to your local library, borrow a book and step into your next adventure! Come and celebrate the joy of reading with us on World Book Day and throughout this National Year of Reading. If you’re not already a member you can join the library online and gain free access to our digital library straight away!
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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We are utterly delighted to be nominated - not once, but twice - in the British Book Awards Library of the Year - North England category!
Congrats to the team at Waudby Library and to Hull Schools' Library Service for their One Hull of a Read project. Winners will be announced on Thursday 12 March. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
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We've got lots of exciting things happening for World Book Day on Thursday 5 March - come and celebrate with us!
> Book Exchange Hub at East Park Library - until Saturday 14 March
We have £1 tokens and lots of brilliant books to exchange! Pop down to East Park Library during opening hours before Saturday 14 March to take part.
> WBD Celebration at Central Library - Thursday 5 March, 10:00 - 11:30am
Enjoy a morning of stories, crafts and singing, suitable for children under 10. Feel free to come along in your favourite dress up costume!
> Reading Activists at Avenues Library - Thursday 5 March, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for an evening of discussion and curiosity. Come and meet other readers in your local community - let’s share our experiences and be curious together.
> Make a Badge at Avenues Library - Thursday 5 March, 2:00 - 5:30pm
Pop along to Avenues Library, ask them for a badge template and create your own design! Bring your design in on World Book Day & we’ll make it into a badge for you!
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Keep your little ones entertained, and help develop their love of language, literacy, and learning.
Free sessions: Baby Bounce, Toddler Time, Toddler Tunes, Storytime.
No need to book - just turn up!
Unleash the artist within at one of our arts and crafts clubs:
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Join us at a library near you over the holidays! We’ve got some sensational spring sessions for all the family including: dance, theatre, science, animal handling and so much more!
Tickets are free and will be available from Monday 9 March.
Make friends and have fun at your local library:
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It's the National Year of Reading! Come and celebrate with us at one of our regular reading groups for adults.
• INGS BOOK CLUB / Ings Library
Last Tuesday of the month / 4:45 - 5:45pm
We're reading The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
• AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB / Central Library
Last Wednesday of the month / 2:00 - 3:00pm
We're reading Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
• FRED MOORE CRIME BOOK CLUB / Fred Moore Library
First Wednesday of the month / 2:30 - 3:30pm
We're reading Dead Simple by Peter James
• LGBTQ+ BOOK CLUB / Central Library
Last Saturday of the month / 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
First Tuesday of the month / 10:00 - 12:00pm
Share your love of reading and passion for stories.
No need to book - just turn up. Please contact us if you would like further information about any of our book clubs.
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First Wednesday of the month
2 - 4pm / Hull Central Library
WOW are delighted to welcome Valerie Valente - a published poet and the co-founder of the community writing group, All Write Now.
Wednesday 18 March / 7 - 9pm
Hull Central Library + livestream
We're thrilled our March event is with Harriet Tyce. We've already sold out of in-person tickets but you can join the waiting list, or book a ticket for the livestream.
Thursday 5 March / 6:30 - 7:30pm
Avenues Library
Join us on World Book Day for an evening of discussion and curiosity. Come and meet other readers in your local community - let’s share our experiences and be curious together.
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Saturday 21 March
11 - 12:30pm / Hull Central Library
This month we're joined by Michelle Lewis who will give a talk entitled 'The Pavement That Walked'. No need to book - just turn up!
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 and noir aficionado Natalie Marlow to talk about the film and original novel.
Monday 15 June / 8:00am - 3:00pm
Malarkey Park, Hull
Save the date for the James Reckitt Reading Conference: a full day of professional development based solely on reading. You can watch the 2025 evaluation video here.
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We have stacks of online resources to help you find reliable information and carry out research:
• Newspapers & Journals
• Dictionaries & Encyclopaedias
• Family History
• Business Databases
If you can’t find the information you need using our online reference databases you can email or call us on 01482 223344 with your query.
Digital Skills
We run free drop-in sessions at our Work Clubs to help you use a computer and access websites to find courses that help you improve your basic skills.
If you 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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We have a huge range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eComics to borrow using the BorrowBox*, Libby and PressReader apps.
* From Mon 2 March you will need to login to your Borrowbox account using the library card PIN number assigned to you when you started your library membership.
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Free live events, documentaries and thousands of 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.
If you're not already a member, you can join the library today, and start borrowing from our digital library straight away!
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Multiple dates and times
Central Library or online
Whether you’re just setting out, need a chat about protecting your intellectual property, or simply have a brilliant idea you want to discuss, we’re here to help you. Come and find out about the free resources available for you.
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Wednesday 25 March / 9:30 - 12:30pm
Central Library
Join Tiny Rock Studios for a practical and beginner-friendly, two-part workshop designed to help small businesses, start-ups, and creatives harness the power of high-quality visuals and smart business strategies.
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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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Young Makers is an exciting new course for young people that explores the skills needed to get creative and start making. We'll be covering a variety of easy and fun techniques, both digital and traditional over 6 weeks - with a personalised item to take away each time.
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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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Did you know you can borrow books from your local library to help manage your health and wellbeing?
Reading Well is a national Books on Prescription programme from The Reading Agency and Libraries Connected, available through public libraries across England and Wales. There are five Reading Well collections covering mental health, parent support, children and teens and dementia.
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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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We are delighted to let you know that East Park Library is now a Dog Friendly library! You are welcome to bring your clean, trained and well-behaved dogs into the main adult’s library during our opening hours. We can’t wait to meet all of your lovely furry friends!
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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.
Trailblazing South African musician and dancer Moonchild Sanelly is here to perform her latest music at the library! She is known for her self-created music genre called 'future ghetto funk'. Not to be missed!
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The music library at Hull Central Library is a place for both music lovers and musicians. We have 2 electric pianos, a drum kit and computers with composition and recording software for customers to use.
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Exhibition: Saturday 28 February - 1 April 2026 / Hull Central Library
Launch event: Saturday 28 February, 10am - 3:30pm
We Roar is an exhibition that showcases exceptional artwork and poetry created by prisoners in England and the USA, including Hull. Through creative expressions the exhibition explores themes of identity, resilience, and transformation, aiming to challenge perceptions and spark meaningful conversations.
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Saturday 28 February
Central Library
Join us to celebrate the launch of the We Roar exhibition in Hull. Please book tickets for the talks in advance.
10am - 11:30am / The History of Hull Prison with Paul Schofield.
2pm - 3:30pm / In Conversation with We Roar curator Faye Claridge.
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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.
Watch this wonderful film from Curiosity to find out more about this service.
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Thanks for reading!
Help us spread the word about Hull Libraries by forwarding this email to a friend or let them know they can sign up to our mailing list.
The Hull Libraries Team
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