A Butterfly Ball is taking place in Liverpool’s Central Library to celebrate the opening of a brand new exhibition – Botanicals Inspired by the poem written by politician and ecologist Willian Roscoe this free family-friendly event will take place on Saturday 29th June from 10am to 4.30pm. Look out for the insects and costumes dotted … Read more
Budding book worms are being encouraged to exercise their imaginations and take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Libraries across Liverpool are supporting the free campaign which challenges youngsters to set themselves a reading goal, and collect special stickers and rewards along the way. Although not compulsory to follow, this year’s theme for any … Read more
Liverpool City Council is offering a warm welcome in their libraries this winter, with free access to books, wi-fi and public computers – with additional activities planned throughout the winter period. The council will continue to explore how council buildings could be used (if needed) – but will continue to focus on making sure people … Read more
Liverpool will be showcasing its libraries service to library professionals from across the UK at a major conference this week. Taking place on 7 and 8 July in the Exhibition Centre, it will be a wonderful opportunity for Liverpool’s libraries team to show off our amazing 19 locations and shout about the great service we … Read more
A new scheme is being launched which aims to bring people together, whilst improving mental health through shared reading and friendly chats. Liverpool City Council’s new ‘Reading Friends’ scheme will encourage people to connect – virtually – in group sessions using books, magazines, newspapers and poems. People will not be expected to read anything, if they … Read more
Liverpool’s libraries have received essential funding to help tackle loneliness and isolation. The grant will see the roll out of the national Reading Friends scheme which forms part of the city’s commitment to supporting mental health and ensuring people don’t feel they are on their own during these challenging times. It will enable the library’s … Read more
LIVERPOOL’S libraries may still be closed but that isn’t stopping them from encouraging our youngest residents to pick up a book. From tomorrow, Friday, 5 June, the city’s libraries will be backing the Reading Agency’s annual Summer Reading Challenge which is going digital for 2020 and is aimed at children aged four-11. Although usually taking … Read more
Reading books is an enjoyable and rewarding experience and it can help to make people feel less isolated and lonely. Our Home Library Service Team chooses books for customers and delivers to their door. Books based on your requests and personal preferences are selected and delivered to your home by our friendly team. Customers can … Read more
The COVID-19 crisis — and resulting national lockdown — has gifted all of us with more time to spend at home. And what better way to relax and escape the stresses and strains of the world than by dipping into a book — says Councillor Barbara Murray, the brains behind Liverpool’s 2020 Year of Reading. … Read more
Liverpool’s libraries may be temporarily closed but that hasn’t stopped the city from getting its collective head in a book – an e-book that is. The Read Liverpool website – www.readliverpool.co.uk – where residents, students and anyone who works in the city can sign up to borrow e-books and e-audio books has seen visits shoot … Read more
Did you know there are a wide range of free fa-boo-lous activities taking place right here in Liverpool? Here are some ways you can have a happy, half-term with a Halloween twist aimed at keeping the big and little kids entertained. Get planning your days out now, for lots of skele-fun! Everton Children’s Centre On … Read more
Anthologies of poems written to mark Holocaust Memorial Day earlier this year are to be presented to libraries in Liverpool and Wirral. They are comprised of 63 entries to ‘Holocaust Memorial Day 2019’, the theme for which was Torn from Home, marking the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. There will also be presentations to … Read more
Liverpool Central Library is hosting Start-up Day Reloaded on Thursday 24 January. Start-up day Reloaded will give new businesses the opportunity to get practical advice from expert speakers, receive inspiration from fellow business founders and to learn about the wealth of support available to start-ups through the Business and Intellectual Property Centre at Liverpool Central … Read more