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This year is the #NationalYearofReading2026 and we can think of no better way to start proceedings than by revealing the shortlists for the 2026 #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward… Separated into three age categories, the shortlists are as follows...

Get the lowdown on the KS2 #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward shortlist for 2026 from the wonderful Ally-mai @CuriosityHull

Congratulations to @hull_libraries! 👏🎉

"Knowledge sets us free, art sets us free. A great library is freedom." Ursula K. Le Guin on the sacredness of public libraries themarginalian.org/2015/11/06/urs…

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚 Whether it’s novels, audiobooks or the local library, reading plays a big part in many people’s lives. Our latest Hull People's Panel survey includes questions about reading habits and libraries in Hull. online1.snapsurveys.com/2an02f?q0b=TOM #WorldBookDay2026 #Hull

Interesting night ahead at Avenues Library for @WorldBookDayUK 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-acti…

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…

🎥 FILM: Hull actor Robert Aramayo stunned himself and the rest of the film industry last night with the incredible achievement of winning two BAFTAs for his performance in ‘I Swear’. 🎭 @BAFTA #Baftas #Hull thehullstory.com/allarticles/ro…

On the latest episode of our podcast: one of Hull’s rising comedy stars Jack Gleadow joins Burnsy for a chat about all things stand up. Listen here: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycast-… or wherever you get your podcasts. @hull_libraries @bbcburnsy @JackGleadow @hullcomedyfest

The lad from Hull 😍So pleased we got to nod to his work when talking to @SarahPinborough about his role in the Netflix adaptation of her novel, 'Behind Her Eyes' 📽️

We're delighted to be nominated - not once, but twice - in the #BritishBookAwards Library of the Year - North England category! Congrats to the teams at Waudby Library & Hull SLS for their 'One Hull of a Read' project. Winners announced March 12. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

We're thrilled our March event is with Harriet Tyce. However, we've already sold out of in-person tickets. Please let ourselves or @hull_libraries know if you can't make it and we'll reallocate to get more of you in 📚 Free online tickets available: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hull-noir-ha…

#HullLibraries #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward #NationalStoryTellingWeek #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

Find out more about the awards on our website - jreckittlibrarytrust.co.uk/news/james-rec…

We’re delighted to announce the winner of the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Picture Book Award 2026… 🏆 A MILLION CHAMELEONS by Rachel Morrisroe & Aysha Awwad 🏆 Congratulations to Rachel & Aysha and big thanks to the 4000 children across Hull who cast their votes on Friday!

Are eBooks Better Than Physical Books? Our battling bookworms Caitlin and Ally-mai go head-to-head again to decide if screen improves on paper. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2j44vcjn @hull_libraries @BorrowBox @Allymai_

It's the #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward  Picture Book voting day at schools across Hull! We can’t wait to hear which book the children have chosen as the 2026 winner! All will be revealed next week... 📚🏆 #NationalStoryTellingWeek #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

Join @hull_libraries like Ted and Sean did back in the day. My latest for @CuriosityHull

Hello Library Lover! "In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold". / Ben Aaronovitch Latest newsletter: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHUL…

Join our Board of Trustees. We'd love to hear from candidates with a background in strategic leadership, knowledge of the library sector or with experience in innovative approaches to community-led development. Applications by Fri 30 Jan - bit.ly/JRLT26

Our Nick Q tells the story of a busy day in the life of The Housemartins...