East Riding Libraries

Charlotte said she was overjoyed to be chosen as the new Poet Laureate.

New Poet Laureate for the East Riding revealed

The programme includes five events at Bridlington Central and North Libraries in August. Photo courtesy of Lab Rascals

Bridlington Libraries to host Live ‘n Loud festival events

A ‘travelling bookcase’ sculpture, based on work by Yorkshire artist Adrian Riley, will be popping up at various locations.

County-wide bookcase hunt launched to win play tickets

It has been found that reading for just five minutes every day can reduce stress by almost 20%.

East Riding Libraries launches ‘Five Minutes a Day’ campaign

SpringFest is part of the larger Festival of Words programme.

North Bridlington Library to host Festival of Words SpringFest events

New play celebrating community, caravans and peas coming to Brid area

The scheme gives children the opportunity to donate a costume for nativities or a Christmas jumper and collect a “new to you” costume or jumper to take home.

Costume and Christmas jumper swap returns to local libraries

The official date for Harry Potter Book Day is Thursday, October 9.

Have a wizard time at Harry Potter Book Day events

More information about the competition can be found at www.heylnp.co.uk

Local nature photography competition returns

Little Summer Readers and 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden, will take place from Saturday, July 5.

Reading Challenges returning to East Riding Libraries this summer

Chris Turnbull will be at North Bridlington Library on Saturday, June 21.

Bridlington North Library set to host two Pride events in June
North Bridlington Library will host two Pride events in June.
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Glenda Young and Jason Monaghan will be at libraries across the East Riding

Free events - meet crime writers at East Riding Libraries this June

Animals! performances are suitable for families with children aged six plus. Photo courtesy of Paul Blakemore

Animals! theatre coming to East Riding Libraries this May half-term

Families can get creative with a costume swap at the libraries.

Both Bridlington libraries to host costume swap scheme ahead of World Book Day

Authors will take to the stage to discuss their latest books.

East Riding Festival of Words returns for 2024

World Book Night is under way!

East Riding Libraries to hide books around the county for World Book Night

The funding will be able to offer local residents and communities even better facilities at the libraries.

Both Bridlington libraries set to benefit from £246,000 Government funding

Bridlington North Library is encouraging those participating in World Book Day to try a more eco-friendly way of getting a costume this year.

North Bridlington Library set to host World Book Day costume swap

In February, East Riding Libraries are putting on special themed events in honour of the 25th birthday of 'The Gruffalo'.

East Riding Libraries themed events celebrate the 'The Gruffalo's' 25th birthday

STREAM activities focus on ‘learning through fun’ and have science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and mathematics at their core.

East Riding Libraries to offer a wide range of free activities this half term

300 pupils from four primary schools across Bridlington have taken part in a four-week immersive theatrical project.

'Wardrobes': education meets adventure for East Riding children

The competition is open until December 13.

Bridlington libraries are set to take part in a Christmas Jumper Competition

She Productions are bringing a touch of magic this Christmas with the premiere of our eco-friendly family musical The Three Wise Women which tours to East Riding Libraries.

Festive play set to come to libraries in Bridlington this December

Both Bridlington Central Library and Bridlington North Library will be taking part in the competition.

East Riding Libraries to host special crossword competition this month

ArtERY Live bring the best in live performance, including dance, drama, music, and poetry into the East Riding every year.

ArtERY Live event to come to North Bridlington Library this Autumn

East Riding Libraries are set to host Harry Potter themed events across the county this October.

Harry Potter events at East Riding Libraries are back by popular demand

Bridlington North Library will be hosting a number of fun events for families across the summer holidays.

Bridlington libraries to offer free activities for children over summer

North Bridlington Library is set to temporarily close on Saturday April 22 and reopen on Tuesday May 2.

North Bridlington Library temporary closure
North Bridlington Library set to temporarily close due to delay in roof repairs.
Claudia Bowes

Bridlington Central Library will be holding a special event on Wednesday, February 22 to help residents start their own businesses.

Bridlington Start-Up Day helps residents pursue their dreams

North Bridlington Library will be temporary closed in January so that the glass roof can be replaced.

North Bridlington Library set to shut temporarily to replace glass roof

Get into the festive spirit with the new ‘The Pirates of Christmas Island’ production!

Festive pirate musical set to tour the East Riding this Christmas

Children aged three and under can look forward to a Halloween reading of the book A Cold Dark Night, whilst children aged four to eight can enjoy a reading of Bumps in the Night, at various library locations. Both involve craft activities, searching for missing items around the library and lots of fun! Photo submitted

East Riding Libraries to host Autumn half term storytime events and activities

David Gibb

East Riding Libraries to host events with ArtERY Live in Bridlington this autumn

Children’s author Andy Cope.

Exciting line-up of events announced at libraries for the Children’s Festival

The sessions are drop in centres to promote good brain health, offer information about indicators of memory issues, and advise on the next course of action. Photo submitted

New drop-in sessions at Bridlington North Library to promote good brain health

East Riding Libraries will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with special fun activities and events between Wednesday, May 18 and Saturday, June 4.

Children and families given the chance to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...

For younger children aged three and under there are ‘Bounce and Rhyme’ sessions whilst for children aged four to eight many libraries will also be running ‘Peter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt’.

East Riding Libraries set to host Easter Storytimes and Bounce and Rhyme session...

East Riding Libraries will be offering half term fun this February with Storytime and Bounce and Rhyme Sessions for young visitors.

East Riding Libraries plan free half term activities for young visitors

Two Harry Potter Book Nights are being held in Bridlington.

Wizard Harry Potter Book Nights planned at Bridlington Libraries – find out how ...

North Bridlington Library will host sessions on Tuesday, October 19.

North Bridlington Library set to host special sessions as part of ‘Get Online We...

Keith Hutson will read from his work 'Baldwin's Catholic Geese', for around an hour at the Bridlington Spa.

National Poetry Day comes Bridlington Central Library and the Spa

Former home-secretary and bestselling author Alan Johnson will be discussing his new book.

East Riding Festival of Words returns with live line-up of events

A Makaton signed version of popular children’s story ‘Dear Zoo’ will take place at North Bridlington Library tomorrow (Tuesday, August 17) between 11am and noon.

Makaton sensory story time event with Handmade Voices held at North Bridlington ...

Visit www.tinyurl.com/LegoEvents to find events near you and book your place.Visit www.tinyurl.com/LegoEvents to find events near you and book your place.

An opportunity to build a wonderful summer with creative Lego events at East Rid...

The next book club meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 9 at 6.15pm on Facebook rooms

Chance to join East Riding Libraries’ friendly Facebook book club
East Riding Libraries Face in a Book Club on Facebook now has over 220 members who have been enjoying the books selected each month by the Libraries team. The club started back in February 2020, just before the first lockdown and has gradually grown since then.
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Louise Beech

East Riding's Festival of Words goes on line - guests include local author Louis...

How other libraries have installed safety measures

East Riding Libraries will reopen for browsing with new systems in place on Mon...

Face coverings will be obligatory in libraries and museums from August 8

Face masks rule come into force in museums and libraries from August 8

Get your youngsters into books

The Big Spring Read-In will keep young residents into books

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East Riding libraries add more titles

eBooks and eAudiobooks soaring in popularity at East Riding libraries - more tit...

New libraries project

Join the virtual book club on council's facebook page - how and where to join

Libraries may be closed but you can still access books and magazines

East Riding Libraries offer a great deal online

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Remembrance Day: Changes made to parade in Bridlington

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Horror writer Andrew Hurley leads a day celebrating northern writers - venue and...

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