Open a book, open a world: children’s reading conference set to ignite curiosity 12th June 2024 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 since Sir James Reckitt died, in March 1924. The conference is aimed at a range of professionals involved in young people’s reading; including teachers and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Hull LibrariesHull Schools Libraries ServicesJames Reckitt Reading ConferenceJeffrey BoakyeJon BiddleSir James Reckitt
Live music returns to Hull Libraries 7th May 2024 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. Now on his third album, the indie, funk and soul singer Willie J Healey will play a special matinee session at the library as part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on family eventGet It Loud In Librarieslive musicWillie J Healey
Central Library to host Sir James Reckitt centenary exhibition 15th March 2024 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 Legacy’ will open to the public on Monday 18 March, showcasing and celebrating his life, businesses, philanthropy and legacy. The exhibition will explore the life […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Central LibraryCllr Rob PritchardexhibitionHCALLife of legacyMike CovellSir James Reckitt
More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition 16th August 2023 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 century, buried deep in the archives. Artist Matt Fratson has put the collection together, following thorough research conducted during a six-month project at Hull Libraries. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardHull Central LibraryHull Culture and Leisure
What’s on in Hull – June 2023 1st June 2023 Read some of our handpicks for what’s on in Hull this month. Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture Libraries News Theatre What's on Bonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureThe Big Malarkey FestivalWhat's On Hull
Panic Shack set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library 7th February 2023 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, Wales five-piece Panic Shack bring their own brand of punk attitude to Hull Central Library as part of their 2023 tour. This show was due […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Arts and cultureCouncillor Rob PritchardGet It Loud In LibrariesHCALHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisurelibrariesMusic
What’s on in Hull – February 2023 1st 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 Fenwick Hull Minster, South Church Side, HU1 1RR, 3 Feb 2023, 10am – 12:30pm Jean Fenwick talks about the religious and stylistic features which set […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Libraries News Theatre What's on Hull Central LibraryHull City HallHull MinsterHull New Theatre
Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays 14th December 2022 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 is in the middle of a cost of living crisis, it could make life difficult for some families. To help ease those worries, Hull City […] Read more Children and families Christmas Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Children and familiesChristmas 2022free event
New Hull Central Library exhibition celebrates 100 years of Philip Larkin 1st December 2022 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 and readings drawn from Philip Larkin’s life in Hull. The installation has been commissioned as part of Larkin 100, a celebration of Larkin’s centenary. It […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on ArtArts and cultureCouncillor Alison CollinsonHCALHull Culture and LeisurePhilip LarkinPhilip Larkin Society
New Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive 8th August 2022 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 runs until Saturday 17 September 2022. It’s a thought-provoking national touring exhibition by Craftspace which highlights ‘acts of commoning’. These actions shape the way communities […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on ArtArts and cultureArts Council EnglandcommunitiesCouncillor Alison CollinsonexhibitionHull Central Librarylibraries
Hull’s much-loved Big Malarkey Festival returns this weekend! 22nd June 2022 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 Malarkey returns to East Park later this month, with everything from literary legends to whizz-bang science demos. So much more than books, The Big Malarkey is […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Cllr Alison CollinsonHCALHull LibrariesThe Big Malarkey
Theatre library opens in Hull’s Old Town 14th June 2022 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 Street, ensures that world-class texts are available for any resident of Hull to borrow free-of-charge. The collection includes contemporary writing by the likes of Alice […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Hull TheatreMiddle Child Theatre
