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 FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026
“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." / Voltaire
Summer is officially here, and it's time to turn up the volume on reading with this year's Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat. From books and brilliant events to community stories and creative activities, there's always plenty to sing and dance about at Hull Libraries.
So, whether you're reading in the sunshine, discovering your next favourite book, or joining us for one of our summer events, we're delighted you're here!
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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Get ready to crank up the volume on fun because we have a jam-packed summer line-up waiting for you! Rock out at our music sessions, get messy in clay workshops, explore fascinating science lessons, and so much more! Tickets are released on Monday 29 June at 1pm.
Don't forget to pop into your local library from Saturday 18 July to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat! Grab your headphones, read 6 awesome books, and bag some amazing prizes along the way!
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Thanks to the 3000+ families who joined us at The Big Malarkey Festival - we had an absolutely amazing time and hope you did too? If you can spare a few minutes, please tell us what you thought about it.
We can’t wait to do it all again next year for our 10th anniversary! Save the date - 26 + 27 June 2027 - there's BIG fun in store!
We'll be back later this year with our FREE mini Malarkey Festival. We'll be at the Freedom Centre on Saturday 14 November - pop that in your diary too!
Keep your little ones entertained, and help develop their love of language, literacy, and learning.
- Baby Bounce
- Toddler Time
- Toddler Tunes
- Storytime
Free sessions at a library near you. No need to book. Term time only.
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We had the BEST time at the book awards last week! Children from schools across Hull attended the KS2 and KS3 award ceremonies at Malarkey Park and chose their favourite book in a live vote! Our 2026 winners are:
- KS2: Speedwheels 3000: The Race Against Crime - Jenny Pearson
- KS3: Gloam - Jack Mackay
- Picture Book: A Million Chameleons - Rachel Morrisroe and Aysha Awwad
Available to borrow from the library.
We have stacks of free activities for families and children of all ages happening at all of our libraries throughout the week.
There are so many opportunities to get creative, have fun, learn new things and make new friends!
Check out our events page and get involved!
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Saturday 4 July, 10:00am - 3:00pm / Hull Central Library
Come and swap your stickers at the library. All ages welcome!
Build your collection - and help others to build theirs at our whopping World Cup Sticker Swap! No need to book - just turn up.
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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 at Hull Central Library, Bransholme, Fred Moore and Ings Library.
• AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB / Central Library
29 July - Last Wednesday of the month / 2:00 - 3:00pm
We're reading The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater
• INGS BOOK CLUB / Ings Library
30 June - Last Tuesday of the month / 4:45 - 5:45pm
We're reading Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths
28 July - Last Tuesday of the month / 4:45 - 5:45pm
We're reading The Murders at Fleat House by Lucinda Riley
• FRED MOORE CRIME BOOK CLUB / Fred Moore Library
1 July - First Wednesday of the month / 2:30 - 3:30pm
We're reading The Friday Girl by R.D. McLean
• LGBTQ+ BOOK CLUB / Central Library
25 July - Last Saturday of the month / 1:15 - 2:45pm (later because of Pride)
We're reading Ash by Malinda Lo
• 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!
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Wednesday 15 July / 7 - 9pm
Hull Central Library + livestream
Abir Mukherjee talks about his new thriller, The Pinnacle, with writer and Hull Noir co-founder, Nick Quantrill. Not to be missed!
Thursday 9 July / 7 - 8:30pm
Avenues Library
Local author Chris Speck joins us at Avenues Library to talk about his Avenue Cars series. With live music, audience Q&A and book signings.
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Saturday 4 July / 7 - 9:45pm
Hull Central Library
For this special screening, Nick T and Nick Q discuss the film, Dennis Lehane’s source story and his influence on modern crime fiction.
First Wednesday of the month
2 - 4pm / Hull Central Library
Women Of Words is a monthly event for female performers of spoken word, prose, song and drama. Male audience members are always very welcome.
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We have thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eComics and graphic novels to borrow using BorrowBox, Libby or PressReader
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Free live events, documentaries and hundreds of videos of great performances of classical and jazz music, opera, and ballet. Download the app or visit Medici.tv to view.
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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.
Membership
Makerspace membership is available as a £5 day pass, or as a monthly membership at just £15. Available to anyone aged 16+
Free Advice
You can book a free 1 hour appointment with us for support with:
- Creative software (incl. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Z Brush 3D modelling)
- An induction on any of our technical equipment (incl. laser cutter, 3D printer, kiln, sewing machine)
- Advice on a bespoke project
Mini Makerspaces
We're making good progress on our Mini Makerspaces at Fred Moore and Greenwood Libraries. Watch this space for our opening dates!
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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, families, children, 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 arty clubs especially for grown ups!
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Did you know that East Park Library is a dog friendly library? You are welcome to bring your clean, trained and well-behaved dogs into the main adult’s library. Pop along with your pooch - we love meeting your fabulous furry friends!
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We have one of the most comprehensive collections of printed music in the country, with over 2,000 titles in the Vocal Score Collection and more than 800 titles in the Orchestral Collection.
If we don’t have the set you require and you rehearse in Hull we will attempt to obtain it for you from another library via the interlibrary loan system.
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Until 6 September / HuFree Gallery at Western Library
Exhibition featuring photographs and stories from a growing collection of HU3 drag performance in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
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Until Saturday 4 July
Hull Central Library
Art work and poetry from prisoners at HMP Hull inspired by the international touring We Roar exhibition.
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Until Thursday 30 July
Hull Central Library
A creative installation by Malet Lambert pupils in collaboration with artist Lauren Saunders.
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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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Tucked inside the Central Library is a cosy little café serving light bites and sweet treats. A warm welcome is always guaranteed for our newsletter readers and book lovers alike!
Show this newsletter at checkout and enjoy 20% off your entire order. Offer valid until Friday 31 July 2026.
The Venue Hull café is open:
- Monday – Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Saturday – 10:00am to 2:30pm
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The Hull Libraries Team
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