Library Adventures November Edition

Kirklees Council sent this bulletin at 04-12-2025 09:56 AM GMT

Newsletter Edition: December 2025

Mysteries of the Universe - Christmas Lectures
Our New Digital Comic Collection!
Reading Den Winners
Yorkshire Cricket Foundation
Library stall @Chestnut Centre
Have you grabbed the next edition??!
Brix & Blox Entries!
Story Teller @ Holmfirth Library
Santa's Seniors
Storytime Volunteer Needed
Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop

Mysteries of the Universe - Christmas Lectures

Join us as we become an official livestream venue for this year’s world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES® from the Royal Institution! Bring the whole family and experience the excitement as the Lectures unfold live from the Ri Theatre in London.

Watch Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock reveal the mysteries of the Universe, take part in hands-on activities, and witness real-time science come to life. Perfect for young people (11+) and adults with curious minds! Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and immersed in the wonder of discovery!

Recommended age 11+

Lecture 1:Thursday 11th Dec | 6-8pm

Lecture 3:Tuesday 16th Dec | 6-8pm

@ Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway St, Dewsbury WF12 8EQ

You can find more information on the individual lectures and the evening schedule by visiting https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries/e-yjrlmd

Our New Digital Comic Collection!

Comics Are Here – Unlimited Fun for All Ages!

We’re excited to announce a brand-new addition to our digital library: All Access Comics on Libby! Dive into a world of colourful adventures with thousands of comics, manga, and graphic novels, perfect for kids, teens, and adults alike. From superheroes to graphic versions of classic literature, there’s something for everyone. Best of all, there are no waiting lists and no limits, read as much as you like, whenever you like! Explore today and make reading fun for the whole family.

Visit https://libbyapp.com/library/kirklees

Reading Den Winners (7-11 year category)

Reading Den Winners (4-7 year category)

Thank you for all your Reading Den entries, we loved seeing the creativity and imagination on display in your homes! It was really hard to choose a winner because every entry was fantastic.

🎉 The winners for the 7–11 year category are Sumayya and Zakariyya! 🎉

🎉 The winner for the 4-7 year category is Noah 🎉

We’ll be in touch about your prizes. Well done!

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation

Welcome to Kirklees Cricket Cities! We're bringing communities together through cricket - from parks to playgrounds, and everywhere in between. We're looking to engage with Black and South Asian communities to celebrate local talent, teamwork, and the power of sport to inspire across Kirklees. For more information, please contact Liaqat Ali on liaqat.ali@yorkshirecricketfoundation.com.

Library stall @Chestnut Centre

The Christmas Trail is back! We welcome you to the Local Services 2 you's Christmas Fair & Trail taking place on Thursday 18th December - 4-7PM at the Chestnut Centre, 2A Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, HD2 1HJ. No need to book, everyone is welcome!

Have you grabbed the next edition??!

The next edition of Library Adventures is out! Have you grabbed your free copy yet? All your child needs is a free library card to get started, you can pop into any of our 24 libraries to grab a copy. So what can you expect on this adventure?

We have:

Spooky, Black History Month, True or Poo Library Trail, Odd Socks day, My Reading Adventure, Green Guardian, Reading Dens, Wild Reading Map, Superhero Me, Festival fun!, VS, Brix & Blox competition and winners.

If you've already started the adventure, why not send us some pictures of what you've been working on? We would love to feature it!

Email us on: lal@kirklees.gov.uk

Click here for more information https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/libraries/services-and-resources/library-adventures.aspx

Brix & Blox Entries!

Up for a challenge? The children at our library Lego clubs have been inspired by our Library Adventures activity pack to get busy building! If you've built something extraordinary, we'd love to feature it on our Brix & Blox page. We will be picking three fantastic builds to star on the page each time and their creators will win a brilliant book each. Submit a photo of your creation to lal@kirklees.gov.uk and don't forget to include your name and age.

There are free Lego clubs in many of our libraries. Find out what's going on in a library near you on the Creative Kirklees website: https://tinyurl.com/2fv79j88

Story Teller @ Holmfirth Library

Holmfirth Library invites you to a fun, magical, festive folktale Christmas Special Storyteller event!

Approx. 1 hour

Suitable for children aged 7+ years.
An adult must accompany any attending child.

Taking place at Holmfirth Library, Saturday 13th December, 10:30am, please let us know you're coming by booking your free spot on https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries/t-vxelxjp

(Adults need not book)

Santa's Seniors

Kirklees Libraries are pleased to continue our support for the Santa’s Seniors campaign, spreading kindness and connection to vulnerable and isolated older people this Christmas.

With most of our libraries acting as donation points, your contributions can make a real difference.

Thank you for helping us spread some festive cheer this winter

Storytime Volunteer Needed

Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop

Get into the festive spirit and create your very own Christmas Rag Wreath — the perfect decoration for your door or mantelpiece! Using colourful fabric strips, ribbons, and trims you’ll design a colourful wreath to take home and enjoy year after year.

All materials are provided, and no sewing skills are needed — just bring your creativity and Christmas cheer!

Age suitability: Suitable for Adults and Children
This workshop is designed for grown-ups, but we love a festive family make! Here’s how it works:

Aged 12 or over? You’re welcome to join the fun all by yourself if you’re happy to get creative independently.

Under 7? Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(The adult may observe for free or book their own place if they’d like to make a wreath too.)'

Group size:
Maximum 15 places available – booking is essential.

Duration:
Approx. 2 hours

What’s included:

All materials (fabric strips, wreath base, festive ribbons, and trimmings)
Step-by-step guidance from the tutor

Safety & supervision:
This workshop involves scissors.
Adults are responsible for any children they accompany.

Book on here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries/christmas-rag-wreath-workshop/2025-12-06/12:00/t-aaqxemy

Borrow eAudio / eBooks - and now magazines!

Digital editions of over 5,000 magazine titles are now available via Kirklees Libraries and Libby app. Magazines are always available with no waiting lists, no loan limits and no due dates. Subscribe to a title to be notified when new issues come out.

We also 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

PressReader: Digital Newspapers - and now puzzles!

Our collection of national and international titles available to read online or download includes The Football League Paper and the Rugby Paper, ideal for sport-obsessed children to get their reading for pleasure hit!
New to Pressreader are 10 interactive puzzle types:
1. Codeword
2. Concise Crosswords
3. Cryptic Crossword
4. Make Tracks
5. Nought and Crosses
6. Pathfinder
7. Sudoku (3 difficulty levels)
8. Wordsearch
You have complimentary access with your Kirklees library card and PIN for 30 days before you have to sign in again. For more details, along with details of the text-to-speech and instant translation options, see our PressReader catalogue at: http://www.pressreader.com

Tiny Happy People can help you develop your child’s language and communication skills, so they get the best start in life.

We’ll show you why and how you can bond with your child, before they’re born and throughout their early lives – it’s never too early to start.

Our ideas and activities are easy to build into your daily routine. They’re quick and inspiring, but they’re also based on expert advice and evidence, and are proven to help your child’s development.

Your Words Build Their World.

Our Opening Times and Social Stories

The addresses and opening times of all our libraries can be found on our website at: Locations and opening times | Kirklees Council

We also have Social Stories for each library, which let you have a visual tour of the different buildings before visiting. These Social Stories are ideal for people with Autism or Anxiety and can be found in the opening times section for each library, under the "We are going to..." heading at the top.