Move over, CBeebies stars – Hull’s young storytellers steal the spotlight at red carpet premiere 25th April 2025 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 Central Library, the glamorous event marked the finale of ‘Hull’s Young Storytellers: Lights, Camera, Read!’, a creative literacy project that saw 36 year five pupils […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News Anderson PressCBeebiesChris HeesHannah LevyHorizon Academy TrustHull Central LibraryHull LibrariesHull's Young StorytellersJames Reckitt Library TrustLights Camera ReadMichelle AlfordPeter BentlySchools Library Service
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced 7th January 2022 Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. The awards, aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick-up, sees the addition of a new picture book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book AwardJames Reckitt Library Trust
Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition 19th November 2021 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 opens at Hull Central Library on Saturday 20 November, highlighting hidden reference collections of Hull Libraries and examining hidden archives of literature, records, surveys and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Hull Central LibraryHull LibrariesJames Reckitt Library TrustMatt FratsonThe Stacks: Bodies of Work