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Join #LibbyReads (March 26 - April 9) and borrow 'Meet the Neighbors' by Brandon Keim via @libbyapp.com at libbyapp.com Unlimited eAudio and eBooks copies, no need to wait.
Meet the Neighbors opens our eyes to the world of vibrant intelligence just outside our doors.
#ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures
A shocking new investigation by Index reveals that Emily (not her real name), a school librarian in Greater Manchester, faced disciplinary action after stocking the book Men Who Hate Women.
Nearly 200 books were targeted. 1/4
By @katiedd.bsky.social
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Discover the eight titles shortlisted for the 2026 Carnegies Writing prize.
Read about the authors and the prize at: carnegies.co.uk
Search for the books via our online catalogue at: kir.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/. or ask at any #Kirklees Library
#ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures #GoAllIn
Free people read freely - unless you live in a council where political interference puts a stop to it. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#Librarymaxxing: signing up for a library card at every library that you can get to make sure you have access to every physical and digital service they offer
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Recently added to our eAudio and eBook collection.
Browse the collection at: kirklees.overdrive.com
Download and read with a #Kirklees Library card and @libbyapp.com
#ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures
Happening now. Read and draw along to #Cleckheaton Library today and #Lindley Library tomorrow. Drier, warmer and more fun than it is outside at the moment. #ReadKirklees #LibraryAdventures
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Join #LibbyReads from November 18 and borrow 'The Village Beyond the Mist', the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki's anime fantasy film, Spirited Away. Read or listen with the @libbyapp.com with no waiting list, from our Libby page at: libbyapp.com/library/kirk... #ReadKirklees
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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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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...
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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...
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
Front covers of the four Carnegie award winning books
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
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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
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🎉 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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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...
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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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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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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.
Always a pleasure to show alternatives to the major players. Proving a popular read. Thank you.
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!
Too kind. Very much appreciated.
