Hull Schools Library scoops national award
Hull Schools Library Service has won a Libraries Connected Award.
Following a ceremony on Tuesday 11 June, Hull’s service took home the Children’s Promise award. Judges commented that Hull Schools … More
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What’s on in Hull – June 2025
It’s finally here, June, the month when summer officially starts in the UK. Here’s a list of just a few things taking place in a, hopefully, sunny Hull this month.… More
Move over, CBeebies stars – Hull’s young storytellers steal the spotlight at red carpet premiere
Hull’s newest screen stars lit up the red carpet last night at a special premiere event celebrating the magic of reading aloud and the power of performance.
Hosted at Hull … More
Victory! Watch how Hull celebrated VE Day with free archive screenings at the Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre are hosting screenings of Hull’s Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations next month.
Thursday 8 May marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second … More
Exciting new children’s book project coming to schools with free public launch event this Easter
A ground-breaking city-wide literacy project for all year six pupils, the first of its kind in Hull, will begin this summer.
‘One Hull of a Read’ is run in partnership … More
Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award
The Hull Schools Library Service Team has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected award.
Nominated in the Children’s Promise category, the Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have … More
Wizards and witches invited to a night of magic at Hull Libraries’ Grownups Wizarding Night
Calling all wizards and witches of Hull! – Hull Libraries are celebrating their 10th year of hosting Wizarding Nights for families by introducing an extra night for adults only.… More
Move over, Tom Hardy: Hull’s young storytellers set to rival CBeebies Bedtime Stories
Hull school pupils now have the opportunity to star in their own read-aloud films as Hull Schools’ Library Service launch a new project – ‘Hull’s Young Storytellers: Lights, Camera, Read!’… More
Free budding entrepreneurs event at Hull Central Library
Budding entrepreneurs are invited to a full day of free inspirational talks and practical sessions at Hull Central Library as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Those thinking about or wanting … More
Glastonbury stars at Hull Central Library to celebrate 500 years of Black British Music
An exciting line-up of WORDS / MUSIC – a live spoken word and music event – is set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library later this month.… More
Open a book, open a world: children’s reading conference set to ignite curiosity
A conference dedicated to children’s reading will take place in Hull next week. The James Reckitt Reading Conference has been launched in conjunction with the year’s celebrations, commemorating 100 years … More
Live music returns to Hull Libraries
Live music is returning to Hull Central Library, with a visit from singer-songwriter Willie J Healey, as part of Get It Loud in Libraries, in partnership with Hull Libraries.… More
Central Library to host Sir James Reckitt centenary exhibition
A new exhibition dedicated to the life of Sir James Reckitt will open at Central Library next week, 100 years on from his death.
‘Sir James Reckitt: A Life of … More
More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition
Hull’s rich history will be examined via a new collection of Hull Libraries’ hidden reference collections.
The Stacks 2. Intermittence is the latest look at publications stored for over a … More
What’s on in Hull – June 2023
Read some of our handpicks for what’s on in Hull this month.
Panic Shack set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library
Get It Loud in Libraries present Welsh band Panic Shack in partnership with Hull Libraries, a live music event held in an unexpected setting: Hull Central Library.
Hailing from Cardiff, … More
What’s on in Hull – February 2023
Classic rock anthems, a Harry Potter celebration, and some nuclear-energy comedy! Here’s our picks of what’s on in Hull this February.
Minsters and Cathedrals – A Lunchtime Talk With Jean
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Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays
With the Christmas holidays almost upon us, keeping the kids entertained for two-and-a-half weeks isn’t always easy.
Add in the fact that days can be expensive and that the nation … More
New Hull Central Library exhibition celebrates 100 years of Philip Larkin
Hull Central Library is hosting a free new exhibition illustrating the life of Philip Larkin.
Larkin’s Lighted Rooms: Love, Death and Hull, is an immersive experience featuring film, poems, music … More
New Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive
A free, new exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods.
We are Commoners launches on Wednesday 3 August and … More
Hull’s much-loved Big Malarkey Festival returns this weekend!
Grab your family, friends and imagination, and get ready to gather once again in Malarkey Park to enter a world beyond the stories. Hull’s much-loved family festival The Big Malarke… More
Theatre library opens in Hull’s Old Town
A collection of more than 2,000 play scripts and theatre reference books has opened its doors in Hull.
Middle Child’s theatre library, based in the company’s rehearsal space on High … More
Mattiel to play at Hull Central Library
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas
Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas.
From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials … More
Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition
Books and items buried deep in the archives of Hull Libraries will be the focus of a new exhibition delving into the city’s rich history.
The Stacks: Bodies of Work… More
Start-Up Day: Get support for your business at Hull Central Library
The Business & IP Centre’s Start-up Day is back for 2021 on Thursday 11 November at Hull Central Library to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. A wealth of business support and … More
Award-winning author to judge national children’s writing competition
Award-winning War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will judge a children’s creative writing competition as part of Yorkshire Festival of Story (YFOS 21), an online event happening next month.
Children from … More
‘There are lots of lonely people who look forward to their regular phone call – you might be the only person they’ve spoken to that day’
A service that was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to offer a friendly voice to elderly and vulnerable people brought together volunteers and those they have supported for a … More
Checkmate! Free chess event sessions from city experts
Hull’s local libraries will play host to a series of chess events open to the public, starting this weekend.
The ‘chess sesh’ events are free and open to all ages, … More
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers
Businesses in Hull are being urged to join those already helping hundreds of young people to prepare for exciting new careers.
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub, based at Hull Central … More
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