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As a special exhibition opens to mark our 140th anniversary, here's the Chief Librarian, Cornelia James, to reflect on the Library's storied history.   I'm delighted to welcome you to BOUNDLESS CURIOSITY, celebrating 140 years of our remarkable…

BOUNDLESS CURIOSITY: 140 Years of the Guille-Allès Library opened to the public on Friday 4 November 2022. In this blog, exhibition project manager Adam Bayfield takes you behind the scenes to share an insight into the journey and explain how the…

With Halloween approaching, Library Assistant Hannah has picked out her top five spine tingling reads. If you’re a fan of horror, crime, or thriller novels, pop into the Library and browse the collection. Read on…if you dare!  Chasing the…

 Kasia lives on a boat in the marina with her husband, two children, and their dog. The Library is key to their life here, helping them work, play, and be part of the community. In our fifth ‘People of the Library’ blog, Library Assistant Beth…

To celebrate Channel Islands Pride 2022 we've gathered together some of our favourite reads. You can find these in the Library - click the title to reserve a copy today!   1. COMING OUT STORIES BY EMMA COSWELL AND SAM WALKER An empowering, witty…

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. Click the titles to find these on the website.   Hannah - Library Assistant I'm currently reading Fear…

Community and Outreach Librarian Jackie works across the island helping to make the Library service accessible to all. Whether you find it difficult to get into town or just prefer to stay local, our Community Libraries offer services for children…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the second of our new blog series, Hannah chats to CJ Skuse, author of the darlkly comic Sweetpea series about average girl-next-door Rhiannon who has a killer secret. From the man…