Library Service

This week we’re saying goodbye to our Chief Librarian, Laura Milligan, who’s retiring after almost forty years at the Library.Laura first joined the staff in 1980, leading the computerisation of the service in the 80s and 90s before becoming…

If you asked us to describe 2021 in a single word, it would be ‘busy’.From launching our new Fab Lab to our most popular ever Summer Reading Challenge, not to mention all the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, it’s certainly been a memorable…

Every year in the UK, 200,000 children will experience the imprisonment of a parent. The resulting shame, guilt and fear makes these children more likely to fail at school and more likely to suffer mental health problems than their peers. Staying in…

Here's the final part of our A-Z of the Library, revealing some its hidden secrets. What will you discover...S is for... School Services Our Schools Team provides resources and professional support to schools in the Bailiwick. From information…

Not sure what to read next? Have no fear, our trusty library staff are here with some recommendations from what they're reading at the moment.   Beth Brown – Adult Services TeamWinterkeep by Kristin CashoreI'm currently reading Winterkeep by…

The Library is home to a lot more than just books. Here's part 2 of our series uncovering the wonders of the Library - see what you discover…J is for... Jigsaw The jigsaw table is always set up in the Assembly Room – drop in and help us complete…

The Library is home to a lot more than just books, from fascinating history to eBooks and IT help sessions. We’ve put together an A to Z of the Library – see what you discover…A is for... Access.  There’s a wheelchair accessible entrance on…

In June 2021 we were delighted to welcome a student named Joseph for five days of work experience at the Library. He's written all about what his week was like on this guest blog:   Hi! I’m Joseph, and this week I’ve been doing work experience…

2020. A year like any other. A year where nothing unusual happened… That’s not true, is it. None of us will ever forget 2020. Of course, in Guernsey we’ve been astonishingly fortunate compared to most of the rest of the world, and we are all…

It's the start of a new chapter for storytelling at the Library. A full refurbishment has been carried out on the Story Tower, transforming the room at the very top of our historic building into a magical new storytelling space. The Tower has been…