Browse and download titles from our eAudio and eBook collection
Search all our titles in all their formats via our Online Catalogue
 It's now Greenwich Mean Time instead of British Summer Time, has time changed?
Our local time traveller has re-generated, where in time will they appear next?
Whilst your pondering, why not take the time to browse and download titles from our Time to Read eAudio and eBook collection
Search all our titles in all their formats via our Online Catalogue
 Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.
More information about The Movember Foundation can be found on their website at: uk.movember.com
 Browse and download titles from our Movember eAudio and eBook collection
Search for more titles in all their formats via our Online Catalogue
Dewsbury Library
Thursday, November 3
5.30 - 6.30pm
The Power of Together. Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival event.
A one hour poetry workshop with spoken word artist Toria Garbutt...described by Benjamin Zephaniah as "Powerful, accessible, intelligent and musical. Just about all the things I love in a poet"
No experience needed. Reserve your place on our Ticketsource page and come along and have a go!
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Dewsbury Library
Thursday, November 3
5.30 - 6.30pm
This Months theme is "Men's and Women's Mental Health or Wellbeing".
Please come along to listen or to share your 3-5 minute True Story.
Stories might be funny, thoughtful, sad, moving, and anything in-between.
Everyone has a story to share. Here's a place to share them!
If you would like to come along and watch, please reserve your place via our Ticketsource page
If you would like a 3-5 minute open mic slot to tell us your True Story, please email ybattlefelton@gmail.com
Supported by Dewsbury Cohesion Team
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Dewsbury Library
Tuesday, November 8
6.00 - 7.30pm
The Power of Together - a Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival Event.
Join regular Forty20 Live hosts Richard Shaw-Wright and Phil Caplan plus special guests as they look forward to the Rugby League World Cup.
Over two halves of 40 minutes the panel will discuss the latest rugby league news and celebrate the forthcoming World Cup as the men's, women's, wheelchair and physical disability tournaments take place simultaneously for the first time ever.
The audience will be invited to put questions to the panel, as part of this enjoyable interactive event. Reserve your place via our Ticketsource page
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Self-Publishing and Marketing
Huddersfield Library
Saturday, November 19
10.00am - 12 noon
If you're thinking about self-publishing or have already self-published, then this month's KAFE will give you the chance to share your own experience.
We will also spend time thinking about good ways to market if you have self-published.
For more information and to reserve your place, please visit our Ticketsource page
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One-to-One Information and Guidance
Dewsbury Library
Monday, November 21
11.00am - 4.00pm
Looking to start or grow your own business, or just wanting to chat through your business-related questions?
Book a free one-to-one with a member of our friendly BIPC team to discuss your questions in confidence and get support with business research through our specialist databases.
Come along to these sessions to find out how our resources can help your business, from researching your market, finding company information, getting an understanding of your intellectual property and general start-up support and guidance.
These 45-minute sessions are designed to support anyone already running their own business, or those thinking of becoming self-employed, to grow their business and expand their knowledge.
Book your session via this Eventbrite page
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 Marsden Library
Thursday, November 24
7.30 - 9.00pm
Jamie will read an extract from his graphic novel, "A Castle in England" and tell us about the project that inspired it, in which he spent 4 months living in a National Trust castle creating stories inspired by the objects and documents in its archive, plunging us into its rich and often dark history.
Tickets and more information via this Eventbrite page
 Your budget your say
How are you coping with rising costs? Let us know by taking part in this year’s budget conversation.
We’ll also be asking what you think about the council’s priorities and plans to reach a happier, healthier, and thriving Kirklees.
Take part in the conversation online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/yourbudgetyoursay
Your responses will help the council decide its budget for 2023/34.
eAudio and eBooks
We have over 29,000 eAudio and eBook titles. Borrow them for free with your Kirklees library card and PIN.
View the collection along with details of how to download and use the Libby app via our Overdrive page at: kirklees.overdrive.com
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Our digital magazine and newspaper service can now be accessed from within the Libby app. Select the Pressreader icon from within Libby and follow the on-screen instructions.
Digital Magazines and Newspapers
Choose from over 7,300 national and international titles to read online or download for offline convenience.
Complimentary access with your Kirklees library card and PIN for 30 days before you have to sign in again.
Create a collection of favourite titles, search and add new ones.
Share articles through email and social media, or save and organize them into categories with labels for quick and easy access.
For more details along with details of the text-to-speech and instant translation options, see our PressReader catalogue at: www.pressreader.com
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