Hull Libraries

Hello Library Lover! "Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." / Jeanette Winterson Open the door to your local library, borrow a book and step into your next adventure! Latest news here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHUL…

Go All In on your creativity in the Design a National Book Token competition! 🖊️ To celebrate World Book Day and the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, children of all ages are invited to design a National Book Token. This year’s theme, Go All In, is all about diving deeper into the things you already love through reading. With special guest judges Paddy Donnelly, Nadia Shireen and Sonia Leong, young designers are encouraged to create a bold, eye-catching gift card for the chance to win hundreds of pounds and euros of National Book Tokens for their school. Find out more here - worldbookday.com/competitions/d…

[NEW] At Berlin’s Funkhaus, star soprano Regula Mühlemann dazzles in this stunning program alongside Teodor Currentzis and his renowned Utopia Orchestra! Watch them perform Mahler’s “Sehr behaglich” from his Symphony No. 4. bit.ly/4lxCU26

Thrilled to be heading back to @HullNoir in April as part of the book tour for The Drowning Place. In-person and online, 22 April from 7pm. Tickets are free via eventbrite.co.uk/e/hull-noir-sa…

A fantastic line-up for the next three months, We look forward to welcoming you all!

#OTD 85 years ago #Hull woke up to the smoking shell of the National Picture Theatre, Beverley Road. It remains as the last surviving WWII civilian bomb ruin and is now being restored as a memorial. @Hullccnews @hull_libraries @Hull_Museums

130 years ago today Dvorak's Cello Concerto, the king of all cello concertos, was given its world premiere in the Queen's Hall London conducted by the composer himself. Jonathan Del Mar describes here what he discovered when editing this work takte-online.de/en/search-resu…

The #NationalYearOfReading2026 is a chance to celebrate shared reading and storytelling – right from the start. Discover strategies to cultivate lifelong readers at our early years conference Book now 👉 literacytrust.org.uk/events/early-w…

Another brilliant night at @HullNoir. Lovely to briefly meet Harriet Tyce and of course another couple of signed books to add to pile. Thanks to Nick Quantrill @nicktriplow @hull_libraries and @jrlthull for staging. As expected it was packed out

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What a wonderful @HullNoir with Harriet Tyce tonight at the fantastic @hull_libraries - the staff are always so helpful - hats off to everyone and thank you to all the many people who bought signed books too xxx

Thank you, we had a great time, it was an absolute pleasure!

Which Victorian Hull-Built Ship Was Designed To Cure Seasickness? Maritime expert Dr Robb Robinson, of the University of Hull, makes easy work of explaining a queasy ship that didn’t. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4m9a5zbe @hull_libraries @HullMaritime @UniOfHull

Good morning, It's International Read To Me Day, bringing people together to celebrate the magic of reading. A day where kids are encouraged to ask adults to read out loud to them. Go on, read to someone today! readtomeday.com

@Wyfan2 @HullNoir Thank you for joining, and for the positive feedback 🙂

Very interesting @HullNoir live chat with #HarrietTyce by #NickQuantrill about her latest novel WITCH TRIAL and the relative merits of tarot cards and Microsoft Excel. Good sound and picture from @hull_libraries .

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This is your chance to be a part of Hull’s maritime story! We’re looking for volunteers to help us share Hull’s maritime heritage, preserve it for future generations and inspire visitors from around the world. Find out more about the opportunities available at

We're all set for tonight with Harriet Tyce. Top job @hull_libraries 🙌

The @JCYEB_Hull @Hullccnews £5 Blossom Celebration is up and running @GuildhallHull. 11 primary schools supported by their business partner will outline what they did with their £150 loan Profits split between the schools and #JoyForJoel a young lad with @DuchenneUK #EntEd

Came across the picture on the right earlier. A rare interior view of the Cuthbert Brodrick designed #Hull Town Hall (left), on the day of its ceremonial opening in 1866. The statue of King Edward I in the centre remains in the (new) Guildhall. @hull_libraries @Hull_Museums

Throughout the year, we host a range of relaxed sessions for children with SEND, with 3 Family Craft sessions currently planned. To find out more about the sessions, head to our website. maritimehull.co.uk/whats-happenin… #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #SEND #relaxedevents