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Happy birthday to our Children’s Library! Five years have passed since the new space opened in December 2018. Five years of fun, inspiration, and imagination in our magical new library.Nobody was more involved in the Children’s Library Project…

We’re always adding fresh non fiction to the shelves. From art and history, to craft and autobiography, there’s lots of ideas to explore. Whether you want to learn something new, discover new places or people, or just want something different…

Developing good speech, language and communication skills is fundamental to young children’s learning. Learning to talk underpins making friendships, participating in group activities, and developing higher level thinking skills. In order to…

With Storm Ciarán on the way, we’ve been looking through our collection for books inspired by extreme weather. From a murder in a blizzard, to a romance in a hurricane, here’s 12 stormy stories to read while you wait for the skies to clear…

From gothic romance and dark folklore to creepy covens and supernatural fantasy – witchcraft is as popular as ever in contemporary fiction.We’ve picked 9 weird and wonderful books exploring magic and witchcraft to see you through spooky season…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the latest blog in the series, Hannah chats to writer Catherine Walsh. Walsh was born and raised in Ireland and is the author of feel-good romantic comedies. With 4 novels already…

Libraries Week takes place every October, showcasing all the creative, innovative, and diverse activities that UK libraries have to offer.It’s about discovering the range of things you can do at your library, from play and learning for children…

To celebrate Channel Islands Pride 2023 this weekend we've picked 5 of our favourite reads. You can find these in the Library - click the links to reserve a copy.Not sure how to access ebooks and audiobooks for free with your Library card? Click…