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
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
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
What’s on in Hull – January 2023
New year, new events happening in Hull! Kickstart the year in style and discover what’s on in Hull this January.
Hull Libraries presents: Toddler Time
Multiple Venues, Various Dates, 10am … 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
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
‘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 marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 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 … More
Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun
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 … More
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night
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 … More
Hull Libraries support thousands of people through Covid-19 pandemic with ebooks, audiobooks and virtual events
When Hull’s 12 library branches were forced to close in March as part of the national lockdown, Hull Libraries remained open online and saw a surge in requests for digital … More
Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown
Hull’s library service is continuing to operate during lockdown, however services are limited due to the new government legislation.
The following services are remaining open, but strictly by appointment only … More
Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy.
With events … More
Tom Palmer wins James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020
The winner of this year’s KS2 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award is Tom Palmer for his book D-Day Dog, published to mark the 75th commemoration of the D-Day landings.… More
Search on for young presenters for online Freedom Festival
The Big Malarkey Festival is on the hunt for young people to be the faces of an exciting online programme as part of this year’s Freedom Festival.
The Reset Lab … More
Hull Libraries are reopening: Here’s all you need to know
Hull’s libraries are reopening this week.
Access to services will be limited as a result of the necessary changes and measures that will introduced as a result of coronavirus.
Initially, … More
Hull’s Big Malarkey Festival shortlisted for national award
The Big Malarkey has been shortlisted in the Fantastic for Families Awards for its outstanding contribution to family-friendly arts and culture.
The Fantastic for Families Awards, organised by the Arts … More
Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan
Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries.
The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed … More
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers
Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration.
The literature festival, due to take … More
How Hull residents can access a world of literature online
Libraries in Hull have had to adapt in the face of coronavirus.
People are currently unable to visit their local library – but that doesn’t mean they can’t browse and … More
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull
Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active.
The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly … More
Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city.
HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed … More
Get Online Week comes to Hull Libraries
Can you believe 5.3 million people have never been online in the UK?
Now is the time to get connected as it is national Get Online Week – and Hull … More
Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events
Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020.
Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of … More
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