The Leicester Riders basketball team is partnering with the National Year of Reading initiative to motivate young people in the city to embrace books, supported by the National Literacy Trust and local libraries.
Worcestershire County Council has imposed 87 library bans in the past five years for incidents including urination, theft, and threatening behavior, though officials note most visitors are respectful.
Challenge yourself with a daily quiz covering topics from the Treaty of Paris to Greek pastries and TV soap stars. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts in the UK.
The Library of Birmingham was evacuated and cordoned off as emergency services responded to concerns for a man's welfare in Centenary Square, with no injuries reported.
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A historic collection of sheet music and a new performance space have been unveiled at Burnley Central Library, funded by a century-old bequest and Arts Council England.
Discover Kingsley & Co in Bootle, a unique children's bookshop and literacy hub offering £1 books, free events, a Victorian sweet shop, and a cosy café. Run by charity Ykids, it provides accessible reading and educational fun for families across Merseysid
An avid reader explains how carrying a Kindle everywhere enabled them to finish 12 books in January, while discussing the appeal of Amazon's discounted Coloursoft model.
Coalville Library will close for seven weeks from January 26 for a £150,000 refurbishment, funded by Section 106 contributions, to improve layout, shelving, and children's sensory area.
A new survey reveals reading is the top hobby trend for 2026, with traditional activities like knitting and board games returning to popularity. Train travel emerges as a key enabler for creative pursuits.
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A rare medieval manuscript, the only complete copy of Richard Rolle's 'Emendatio vitae', has been discovered in a Shrewsbury school library. Read about this extraordinary find.
Explore the inside of Birmingham's Spring Hill Library, perfectly preserved like a time capsule three years after its controversial closure. Discover the community's fight for its future.
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
Lancashire's libraries transform into warm community hubs offering free hot drinks, activities, and social connection this winter. Find your local Warm Space today.
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
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The Queen made an unexpected appearance at Tamworth Library, joining local schoolchildren for a special World Book Day celebration and sharing her passion for reading.
