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Cartophile (noun, kɑːtəˌfaɪl) Someone who loves maps.A map inside the pages of a book can sometimes mean a whole new world awaits. Maps can help us figure out the locations of a plot or help readers get a feel for a country they might not be…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the fifth of our blog series, Hannah chats to writer SJ Watson. Watson is an English writer whose debut novel Before I Go To Sleep became an international success and has now sold…

Books have the power to transport us to different places, with travel books providing the perfect way to get away without ever having to pack your bags! We've gathered some of our favourite travel books about inspiring and strong-spirited…

Young people have the creativity, the potential and the capacity to make change happen – for themselves, for their communities, and for the rest of the world.International Youth Day is run by UNESCO and is a yearly awareness raising event to…

Autobiographies invite us into the lives of others. We learn about their experiences, their unique stories and discover their challenges or successes. We've gathered 8 autobiographies read by the writers themselves, providing listening that's…

Did you know? Reading for pleasure has many proven benefits for your health and well-being, including lower stress levels, higher self-esteem and better sleep.And most importantly, it just makes you feel good!A few years ago, our wonderful…

The Island Games are about to get underway in Guernsey, welcoming sportspeople from 24 islands. With 204 events across 14 different sports, there's lots to see and plenty to cheer for!The Library is the home of stories, so what better way to…

If you like your murder mysteries on the less gruesome side, you’re not alone. Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series, about a group of talented, crime-solving residents in a sleepy retirement village, has proved hugely popular with the…