 Summer is finally here and whether you're planning a trip somewhere sunny or just chilling at home we've got you covered with our collection of fun summer reads. Take a look at Libby Overdrive for more sizzling hot e-book and e-audio recommendations.
Browse, download, and listen to, or read eAudio and eBooks from our Overdrive collection
All you need is a Kirklees Library card.
Download the Libby app and choose from over 22,000 eBook titles and 4,000 audiobooks from our Kirklees Libraries' collection
Discover, Make & Master Sewing!
Fancy learning a new skill this summer?
Join our fun, hands-on course and take your sewing from basics to brilliant. Whether you’re a total beginner or want to refresh your skills. For more information, including dates, visit our Ticketsource page
Summer sewing activities for your teens!
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Get creative – try out different fabrics, 3D ideas, and fun decorations.
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Build your skills and confidence – learn how to measure, cut, embroider and sew.
For further information and to book your place visit Ticketsource
PressReader:
Sign up to PressReader with a Kirklees library card and PIN and choose from over 7,000 titles from 120 countries in 60 languages.
Ancestry Library
 A local studies and family history resource with over 8,500 different historical databases.Information for family historians including Census records from 1841-1921 and birth, marriage and burial indexes from 1837-2004.
Complimentary access at all Kirklees Libraries with a Kirklees Library card.
View the website at: www.ancestrylibraryedition.co.uk/
British Newspaper Archive
 Access to newspapers from the British Library’s vast collection of local and regional newspapers, covering the 19th and 20th centuries.
Complimentary access at all Kirklees Libraries with a Kirklees Library card.
View the website at: www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
British Film Archive
 BFI Replay is a new, free-to-access, digital archive from the BFI (British Film Institute), exclusively available in UK public libraries.
It is the result of one of the UK’s largest mass digitisation programmes, all of the titles have been drawn from the vaults of the BFI National Archive and partner UK Regions and Nations Film Archives.
The content uncovers stories from across the UK, its history and its people. Vividly captured in over 60 years of film, television and video from all corners of the UK — what we, our parents and carers, grandparents and communities watched.
The platform provides access to 1000s of precious videotapes through the meticulous replay and digitisation of collections from across the UK, lovingly collected and cared for by archivists for over half a century.
Access is only available in Kirklees Libraries at replay.bfi.org.uk
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The addresses and opening times of all our libraries can be found on our website at: Locations and opening times | Kirklees Council
Here you will also find Social Stories for each library, which give you a visual tour of the different library buildings before you visit. 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. There is also a printable PDF version of each library's Social Story - click on the image to view Huddersfield Local Studies Library's. Why not take a look at our new library virtual tours, also available in our library opening times section, as well!
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KR Talking News
 Our Kirklees Transcription Service produce a free audio newspaper which provides news, views, interviews and features from around Kirklees. It features a variety of stories from a selection of local newspapers circulating in the area.
Listen to the podcast at: www.bwbf.org.uk/player/kirkleestn
Select the link to discover more about our Kirklees Transcription Service
Creative Kirklees
 Find out the where and the when of regular events such as Storytimes, Lego Clubs, and Craft groups across our libraries. If you have specific access requirements please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that your experiences at Kirklees Libraries are positive ones.
Go to www.creativekirklees.com and search using #KirkleesLibraries.
Ticketsource
 For events with partner organisations and touring performances. If you have specific access requirements please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that your experiences at Kirklees Libraries are positive ones.
Go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries
Linktree
Use our Linktree address to stay up to date with Kirklees Libraries and for easy access to our resources and services.
linktr.ee/kirkleeslibraries
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