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Christmas and New Year opening hours

GIF of College Building and snow falling in black & white.

The Northampton Square Library will be open from 10am to 6pm on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd December and between Wednesday 27th and Sunday 31st December. The Library will close for New Year’s Day and then be open again on Tuesday 2nd January 2023, 8.30am to midnight. Security staff will be on duty and yule be…Continue Reading Christmas and New Year opening hours

CityLibrary’s seasonal opening hours

GIF of College Building and snow falling in black & white.

The Northampton Square Library will be open from 10am to 6pm between Tuesday 27th and Saturday 31st December. The Library will close for New Year’s Day and then be open again on Monday 2nd January 2023, 10am to 6pm. Security staff will be on duty and yule be able to borrow items using the elf-service…Continue Reading CityLibrary’s seasonal opening hours

CityLibrary’s seasonal opening hours

Graphic of bells with #CityLibraryChristmas.

The Northampton Square Library will be open from 10am to 6pm between Monday 27th and Friday 31st December. The Library will close for New Year’s Day and then be open again on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd January 2022, 10am to 6pm. Security staff will be on duty and yule be able to borrow items using…Continue Reading CityLibrary’s seasonal opening hours

Christmas from the Archive

Whether through tradition, faith or common experience, Christmas is a time when family, friends and strangers come together to celebrate, remember, and look forwards with optimism to the new year approaching. Never more is this optimism tested than when suffering hardships such as poverty, illness, or experiencing and surviving conflict: and sadly the latter has…Continue Reading Christmas from the Archive

The most wonderful films of the year

Christmas is a great time to bring together everyone, to wrap up warm, open a big tin of sweets and enjoy a cracking film. Whether you like modern comedies or classic weepies, we’re got something for you. Elf [BoB] “Its hilarious”   Muppet’s Christmas Carol [BoB] “It’s just so jolly! Love the songs… love Gonzo…Continue Reading The most wonderful films of the year

The specials’ time of year

For some Christmas means one thing: Christmas themed TV specials. Nothing brings people together better watching than sitting around the box watching emergency births, surprise reunions and timely snow falls. You can research the TV of Christmas past with this selection of excellent TV chosen by library staff. Christmas crackers Black Mirror White Christmas [BoB]…Continue Reading The specials’ time of year

15 books you really need to read this Christmas

Christmas is the perfect time to snuggle up beneath the blankets or next to an environmentally friendly peat fire burner and enjoy a good read. Reading is also a good way to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of a busy home during the festive period. We asked staff at CityLibrary for their favourite…Continue Reading 15 books you really need to read this Christmas

Fairytale of #CityLibraryXmas

Christmas is a time of joy and good tunes. Whether you are having fun with family or friends, or spending a little bit of time revising, music can lift the spirits, energise or relax and help you bond with other people. We asked members of staff from across City Library what their favourite festive tracks…Continue Reading Fairytale of #CityLibraryXmas