Library Loves Feedback

Northampton Square in summer

Library Loves Feedback is back again from 11 to 24 November. During these two weeks there’ll be a lots of ways to tell us your thoughts on CityLibrary. We want to know how and why you love the library spaces, as well as the ways you use them. All the feedback we get is important…Continue Reading Library Loves Feedback

Did you know…You now have full, free access to the Washington Post!

CityLibrary now provides direct access to the Washington Post via WashingtonPost.com and the app. To make use of this access, create a Washington Post account with your City email and verify your email address. The Post’s coverage includes politics and global affairs as well as lifestyle content. Interactives and videos are available and you can…Continue Reading Did you know…You now have full, free access to the Washington Post!

Kanopy – not only feature films

You may already know Kanopy This video streaming service can be a source of entertainment for when you need a break from your study, but did you know that it also covers subjects relevant to your studies? The platform provides access to 30,000 films, documentaries, TV shows and more, covering a wide range of subjects,…Continue Reading Kanopy – not only feature films

“Start spreading the news…”

New York Times on smartphones.

Did you know that you can now access The New York Times via CityLibrary? Our subscription gives you access to: News and original reporting International editions Games including Spelling Bee, Wordle and The Crossword Recipes, advice and inspiration from the Cooking section Wirecutter’s independent reviews for thousands of products The Athletic’s in-depth sports journalism. all…Continue Reading “Start spreading the news…”

Get to know Library Services, you could win a prize!

A person is walking in front of the library shelves. There are different books and resources on the shelves.

Starting your studies at university can be both exciting and daunting: this is why we have designed a module to get you using Library Services as quickly as possible. The module is divided into a few sections and is designed to allow you to choose where to start and when to finish. It can be…Continue Reading Get to know Library Services, you could win a prize!

Overdrive: The Library in Your Pocket

An example of two of the Overdrive book displays

CityLibrary is a big fan of reading for pleasure and relaxation and you can find this over on the Libby app and Overdrive website. Whether you want to lose yourself in a thrilling mystery, want to work on yourself with a self help audiobook, or fight some bad guys in a superhero graphic novel- there…Continue Reading Overdrive: The Library in Your Pocket

Freshers’ Fair: visit the library stall

Two members of Library Staff behind the library stall, holding the Lucky Dip box and the voucher to collect the notebook.

Welcome (or welcome back) to City St George’s! Library Services will be at the Freshers’ Fair on Friday 27 September to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. Curious about the library? Want to know how to access resources and how many books you can borrow? Stop by our table, have a chat with…Continue Reading Freshers’ Fair: visit the library stall

Shakespeare, songs & sonnets

Screenshot of the Drama Online homepage.

If you’re a Shakespeare fan, you’ll love the Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama video collection available via Drama Online. A video resource suitable for students and researchers at every level, it includes content such as ‘Shakespeare in the Present’, Maxine Peake as ‘Hamlet’, ‘Stage on Screen’ and ‘Shakespeare’s Heroes and Villains’. Drama Online is just…Continue Reading Shakespeare, songs & sonnets

Sunny days are here again

Northampton Square in summer

All City libraries are now in the summer mode, so please remember to check opening hours before you visit. Northampton Square Library opening hours are 9:00 to 21:00 on weekdays & 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends with the Helpdesk open from 9:00 to 17:00 weekdays only. Both Law and Business Libraries are open from 9:00…Continue Reading Sunny days are here again

HiVis fortnight at CityLibrary

From 1 June – 14 June, we are celebrating HighVis 2024! This initiative from Share the Vision helps libraries highlight services and support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In this post, we will highlight how CityLibrary can support individuals to access and connect to services and formats that suit them best. Accessible…Continue Reading HiVis fortnight at CityLibrary