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We’ve got everything, and the books! Anyone can use our libraries, whatever your age. We've 11 libraries across the city that provide a fantastic range of activities https://www.hulllibraries.co.uk/
You’ll find this book in our ‘Accountability’ section.
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The cover of "The witch at the end of the lane" It depicts a woman, who may or not be the witch in question, (we don't know, we haven't read the book yet). She is waring a large hat and holding a musket.
Thank you to our good friend @chrisspeckwriter.bsky.social for gifting us a copy of his latest. "The witch at the end of the lane", a historical thriller set in Beverley, 1794. We expect ghosts (four of them), a kidnap, and at least one murder.
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Join us in person or online.
Black British Ballet: Into the Light
Sun 31 Aug - Sat 27 Sep / Hull Central Library
Into the Light is an exhibition that tells the stories of Britain’s Black ballet dancers with activities and workshops encouraging people of all ages to engage with dance.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-brit...
Book illustration showing a tabby kitten reading a green book
Oh go on then, just one more chapter... 📚😻
A mischievous mid-century kitten for #InternationalCatDay.
Pixie, a tale of a Kitten, written and illustrated by Winifred Martin (CUL 1947.10.78).
SBHX8/1788 - Thirteen members of the catering staff at St Bartholomew's Hospital, 1922. The eleven women and two men are pictured in four rows. The women are wearing white aprons, collars and caps, and one is holding a black cat. One woman has been marked with the letter M or by an X.
A cat in the catering department! Or should that be CAT-ring department?
This photo, from 1922, shows members of the St Bartholomew’s Hospital catering staff 🐈
#InternationalCatDay #Archives
What Is Humber Street Sesh?
Yes, we know it was on last week, but some people are still unaware just how ace it is. Our new reporter Helen took a nose around the festival for us.
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It was great to welcome the group from @HullBranch of the Royal British Legion for a tour of the History Centre yesterday. Thank you for coming and we're glad you enjoyed it!
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3 young children dancing at The Big Malarkey
Relive those magical Big Malarkey moments with our fabulous festival film youtu.be/h6AVSd-1xZs and our full photo gallery! www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
Can you spot yourself?
Big thanks to Fly Girl Films and Tom Arran for capturing our joyful event!
Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How?
Another author comes a cropper attempting our quiz. This time @typicallymai.bsky.social stumps @susannahlloyd.bsky.social at the Big Malarkey.
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Has Anyone Ever Escaped From Hull Prison?
There have been well-known and notorious inmates, but our jail absconder correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social finds out if anyone actually made it over the wall.
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Black British Ballet: Into the Light
Sun 31 Aug - Sat 27 Sep / Hull Central Library
Into the Light is an exhibition that tells the stories of Britain’s Black ballet dancers with activities and workshops encouraging people of all ages to engage with dance.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-brit...
A picture of a smiling Josie Moon. She has long grey hair, is wearing tortoise-shell spectacles and a red jumper
Women of Words: Josie Moon
Wednesday 6 Aug / 2 - 4pm
Hull Central Library
Join us in the James Reckitt Reading Room at the Central Library. We'll be in the good company of author and social justice campaigner Josie Moon.
A picture of Richard Osman with Chris Columbus and members of the cast of the film. Join us for a special evening celebrating The Thursday Murder Club from page to screen. Step into the world of Richard Osman’s beloved, bestselling novel, which follows four irrepressible retirees whose casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Discover how this much-loved tale has been brought to life in the forthcoming film adaptation, releasing globally on Netflix on Thursday, 28th August. The film, directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) and with a screenplay by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, features an extraordinary cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie to name just a few. This is a live screening direct from the British Library.
Tuesday, 19 Aug 7pm at Hull Central Library
Live from The British Library: An Evening with The Thursday Murder Club
Join Richard Osman, Chris Columbus and Special Guests to discover how the book has been brought to life in the forthcoming film adaptation,
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-from-...
Why Are Prawns Pink?
We need to face it, we’ve all wondered this. Another question gathered at the Big Malarkey, this time from Fee of HU10.
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What Is The Alexandra Dock Public Art Trail?
@davewin.bsky.social, of @humberstgallery.bsky.social, is going to surprise you with a load of sculptures no-one seems to knows exist.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2aa5puxd
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Watercolour painting of an owl sitting on a log, captioned 'Strix stridula. Common brown Owl'.
Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the owls, for today is their special day!
This lovely tawny owl is from a volume of 76 watercolour illustrations of birds, painted in the early 19th century.
📷 EUL MS 23; digitised by @dhlabexeter.bsky.social
#InternationalOwlAwarenessDay #Archives
A picture of a smiling Josie Moon. She has long grey hair, is wearing tortoise-shell spectacles and a red jumper
Women of Words: Josie Moon
Wednesday 6 Aug / 2 - 4pm
Hull Central Library
Join us in the James Reckitt Reading Room at the Central Library. We'll be in the good company of author and social justice campaigner Josie Moon.
What Is The Home Library Service?
Go on, admit it, you never knew @hulllibraries.bsky.social had a home delivery service. Well it does. It’s based at Bransholme Library, from where the marvellous Vanessa reports.
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Just bookish things. 🫶
Photo credits: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
#LibraryLover #BookLovers #KCLibrary
Cropped image from an exhibition board showing a black and white photograph of Daphne and her sister Angela du Maurier standing on the far end of a balcony. The photograph has been designed to look like a stamp, as part of a exhibition board for the PenPals exhibition. Typed under the photograph is the reference number: EUL MS 462/3/10/24.
Cropped image from an exhibition board. It shows a black and white photograph of Agatha Christie at her honorary graduation in 1961, standing with three other honorary graduates and the Chancellor of the University. The photograph has been fashioned into a stamp. Above the photograph is typed: 'Christie (far left) at her honourary graduation in 1961'. And below the photograph is typed 'Photographer: Dart & Bernard Ltd. EUL UA/P/5i(58)'.
On International Day of Friendship, why not visit our online 'PenPals' exhibit!
It explores friendships & connections between writers in South-West England, incl. Daphne du Maurier & Agatha Christie.
➡️ specialcollectionsarchive.exeter.ac.uk/exhibits/sho...
#InternationalDayOfFriendship #Archives
A picture of Richard Osman with Chris Columbus and members of the cast of the film. Join us for a special evening celebrating The Thursday Murder Club from page to screen. Step into the world of Richard Osman’s beloved, bestselling novel, which follows four irrepressible retirees whose casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Discover how this much-loved tale has been brought to life in the forthcoming film adaptation, releasing globally on Netflix on Thursday, 28th August. The film, directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) and with a screenplay by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, features an extraordinary cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie to name just a few. This is a live screening direct from the British Library.
Tuesday, 19 Aug 7pm at Hull Central Library
Live from The British Library: An Evening with The Thursday Murder Club
Join Richard Osman, Chris Columbus and Special Guests to discover how the book has been brought to life in the forthcoming film adaptation,
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-from-...
What’s Going On At St. Matthew’s Church?
It’s the one you see as you go over Anlaby Road flyover but it’s gone from place of worship to community asset, as our deconsecrated buildings correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social discovers.
curiosityhull.co.uk/whats-going-...
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It's International Tiger Day, so why not celebrate by inviting a guest to tea?
Or maybe adopt one?
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Colour illustration of a tiger in side profile, walking on grass. Decorated in shades of orange, white, black and green.
Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the tigers, for today is their special day!
To celebrate International Tiger Day, here is an illustration from the book 'Animated Nature' (1828) by Georges-Louis Leclerc.
📷 Reserve 590 BUF
#InternationalTigerDay #TigerDay #RareBooks
What Was The Annison Building Originally Made For?
With the news that the pharmacy on the ground floor is to close, we sent @hulltourguide.bsky.social Paul Schofield to dig into the history of this unique building.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3bx6szyu
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We're gearing up to welcome Russel to @hulllibraries.bsky.social, 13th August. 'The Friday Girl' is a heady noir brew taking us back to Dundee, 1978...
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A poster for Children's Summer Activities and the Summer Reading Challenge
Hello Library Lovers!
"That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet." / Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake
Take a trip to the library this Summer!
Latest newsletter is here:
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How Many Castles Are There In The UK?
Lindsey in HU6 asked us this question at the Big Malarkey so we only went and found out.
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What Is My Favourite Building In Hull?
Actor Matt Sutton returns to the end of Hessle Road and a significant location from his youth.
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