Checkmate! Free chess event sessions from city experts 9th September 2021 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, existing chess players and those who want to learn and have fun. Those who attend can meet experienced chess players from the Hull and District […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Hull LibrariesPlay Chess FestivalThe Deep
Hull businesses urged to help young people kickstart new careers 23rd July 2021 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 Library, provides employment support for people and businesses in the city through grant funding. More than 650 people have already taken advantage of its employability […] Read more Business Libraries News Regeneration Business supportEmployment HubHull Central LibraryKickstart
Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd 20th July 2021 Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next month. Guests include V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd, American writer and illustrator Seaerra Miller, Hull-based artist Sean Azzopardi and children’s author and illustrator Bethan […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on David LloydHull Culture and LeisureMason MooneyV for Vendetta
Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture 21st June 2021 Hull is marking Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June) by launching ’70 Objeks and Tings’ in partnership with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. ’70 Objeks and Tings’ invites local people to get involved with creating a new book exploring, discovering and recording Caribbean culture in Hull together with an interactive culture trail. As part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarHull LibrariesHull MuseumsMuseumandWindrush
Hull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy 10th June 2021 The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England. Following last year’s pledge of £13 million in Treasury funding towards the expansion, Business & IP Centre Hull has been allocated £ 704,673 to enhance […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021 2nd June 2021 From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature. Hosted by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey aims to bring a sense […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonThe Big Malarkey Festival
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 2021 8th April 2021 Preparations are underway for the return of Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey. The Big Malarkey Festival, from Hull Libraries, will bring together well-known authors and illustrators alongside local artists, creators and makers in a careful, considered and socially distanced way to showcase the wonderful world the city’s libraries offer. Hello World is the […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey FestivalChris WormellCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDan FreedmanEllen BianchiniHull LibrariesMaisie Paradise Shearring
Young female entrepreneurs celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week 8th March 2021 Hull Women’s Week, which starts today, International Women’s Day, is highlighting the work of women working across various communities and sectors in Hull. Throughout Hull Women’s Week, the Hull Youth Enterprise Service at Hull City Council will be promoting young female entrepreneurs such as Cloie Hockney of Cloie Couture, Becca Pettman of Grays Boutiques, Katie […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Libraries News Regeneration What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHull Women's WeekHull Youth Enterprise ServiceJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
Online programme to celebrate female authors, activists and journalists 12th February 2021 A four-week online programme, from Hull Libraries, launches next week celebrating female writers. Leading up to International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March, Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights will discuss historic, contemporary and future themes of womanhood, exploring gender, equality and liberation. The programme, curated by Hull Libraries in partnership with The British […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Little LiesClara BarleyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDr Sabine VanackerGone GirlSally NichollsSarah WardThe Moss HouseUnfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s RightsYasmin Alibhai-Brown
Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun 11th February 2021 Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term. Learn new skills and gain confidence with some super funky socially distanced street dance moves on Monday 15 February, 4pm-4.45pm. Zoom Through Space with Cosmic Carol on Tuesday 16 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Half term activitiesHull Libraries
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night 3rd February 2021 Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February). The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of Harry Potter direct to people’s home, with events taking place from 4pm – 8pm. This year, all of the events will take place online – […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHarry PotterHull Libraries
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate 29th January 2021 To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews. The stories include memories of a thriving, bustling shopping street in the 1960s and 1970s, ice cream vans, nightclubs and restaurants, as well as thoughts and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Regeneration Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandHull Culture and LeisureNational Storytelling WeekUntold Hull Oral History ArchiveWhitefriargate
