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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Words have power. That’s why they get banned. That’s why we’re celebrating them. No age barrier to censorship. Browse, download and read from our #BannedBooksWeek collection at: kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/1... @indexoncensorship.org @libbyapp.com

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

From 5–11 October, we’ll be celebrating the books that have been banned, challenged or censored, and celebrating the people who write, publish and share them.
We believe everyone deserves the right to read freely. View our curated list of #bannedbooks at: librarian.syndetics.com/syn.../lp/78...

Promotional poster for Banned Books Week UK

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · 4d

English grammar can be mystifying for children & adults alike!
"Adventures in Grammar" library drop-ins, run by @huddersfielduni.bsky.social researchers, use games to help
improve your child’s understanding of grammar, ready for KS2 SATs.
Dates & locations:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibr...

Bright yellow background with clockwork toy teeth spilling out bright, plastic letters

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · 16d

The Diverse Book Awards. A space where the spotlight is on marginalised voices. Follow this link librarian.syndetics.com/syn.../lp/78... to find books in our collection for children, young adults and adults alike. #ReadKirklees
Read more about the awards at www.thediversebookawards.co.uk

Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · 23d

A listing of print editions in our @wainwrightprize.bsky.social collection can be found at:
librarian.syndetics.com/syn.../lp/78...
Discover if your chosen book is at your favourite #Kirklees library, place a reservation and have it delivered to the library if not.
#ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · 26d

Just added to our collection. Available eAudio and eBook winners of the #WainwrightPrizes along with previous winners and nominees.
Browse the collection at: kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/1...
Download and read with a #Kirklees Library card and @libbyapp.com #ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures

Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

A listing of the print editions in our @thebookerprizes.com collection, along with previous winners and nominees can be found at:
librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunb...
Discover if your chosen book is at your favourite #Kirklees library, place a reservation and have it delivered there if not.

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

Just added. Available titles from the @thebookerprizes.com longlist along with previous winners and nominees. #BookerPrize2025
Browse the collection at: kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/1...
Download and read with a #Kirklees Library card and @libbyapp.com
#ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jul 9

And here are a few of our latest eBooks for our not so young as we once were readers. Not that we’re old!
Download and read with a Kirklees Library card and the @libbyapp.com from kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/3... @harpercollins.bsky.social @CaneloCrime #ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures

Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jul 8

Incoming eBooks, for our younger readers.
Download and read or listen with a Kirklees Library card and the @libbyapp.com from kirklees.overdrive.com/library/chil... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @piccadilly-press.bsky.social #LibraryAdventures #ReadKirklees

Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 26

We also have all the available Carnegie titles @carnegiemedals.bsky.social as eAudio or eBooks. Browse, download, and read with the @libbyapp.com and a #Kirklees library card from our collection at kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/1... #LibraryAdventures

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 25

Celebrating New Voices and Outstanding Talent in Children’s and YA Books. Explore our collection of titles from @carnegiemedals.bsky.social at tinyurl.com/278pxnvf . If your favourite isn't on the shelf then ask for a copy to be delivered to a Kirklees Library of your choosing. #ReadKirklees

Front covers of the four Carnegie award winning books

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jun 24

The Carnegies 2025 award winner - Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald - is now available as an eBook as part of the #TogetherWeRead digital book club until July 4. Download and read with the @libbyapp.com from kirklees.overdrive.com

Colourful Together We Read digital book club poster featuring Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! ‏#Carnegies2025

Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Apr 4

Just arrived from @scallywagpress.bsky.social for our younger readers and listeners.
Download and listen together with a Kirklees Library card and @libbyapp.com from kirklees.overdrive.com/library/chil...

Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Apr 4

Read or reserve any of the four category winners from the recent The Diverse Book Awards. Browse and borrow from our online library catalogue at: kir.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB... #ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Apr 2

You can find all the books on the Women's Prize shortlist, along with winners and nominees from previous years via our curated list at: librarian.syndetics.com/syn.../lp/78...
We also have #WomensPrize eAudio and eBook versions available via @libbyapp.com at: kirklees.overdrive.com/collection/1...

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Mar 4

Put Spring in your step with Our Cultural Heart - Kirklees Libraries Festival.
Just some of the artists and events you'll be able to create, imagine and explore with throughout March. Visit Ticketsource www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibr... for dates/times and booking details for over 50 events.

Collage of artists and events featuring in the Library Festival

Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Feb 19

Always a pleasure to show alternatives to the major players. Proving a popular read. Thank you.

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Huddersfield Literature Festival @huddlitfest.bsky.social · Jan 17

The early bird catches the (book) worm! 🔖

We're running Early Bird offers of most of our events for #huddlitfest25 until 23 Apr 🥳 Don't miss out on snagging a "cheep-er" ticket for one of our events.

Book now: www.huddlitfest.org.uk/events/

p.s. sorry (not sorry) for the bird puns!

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jan 29

Too kind. Very much appreciated.

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David Robson @davidotley.bsky.social · Jan 28

Happy to big up our wonderful libraries @yorkshirebylines.co.uk. There’s more to libraries than you might think …

yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/cult...

The joy of libraries

Do you use your local library? Discover books, e-books, music, advice, and more. Libraries are a vital resource – use them or lose them!

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jan 29

The 1921 Census, containing information on nearly 38 million people who were living in England and Wales at the time, is now available on @Ancestry Library.
Complimentary access at all Kirklees Libraries with your library card. #Kirklees #LocalStudies

Kirklees Local Studies poster featuring the 1921 Census

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jan 23

A selection of our most popular eAudio titles for adults of 2024. Download the @libbyapp.bsky.social and choose from over 22,000 eBook titles and 4,000 audiobooks from our Kirklees Libraries' collection at kirklees.overdrive.com/browse#forma... #ReadKirklees #Libraries

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Kirklees Libraries @kirkleeslibrary.bsky.social · Jan 17

We were a litle quick off the mark. Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins won't be available until March '25. Our apologies. We do however have these Hunger Games titles in our collection. Download and read with a Kirklees Library card and @libbyapp.bsky.social from kirklees.overdrive.com

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