Hull Libraries
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We’ve got everything, and the books! Anyone can use our libraries, whatever your age. We've 11 libraries across the city that provide a fantastic range of activities https://www.hulllibraries.co.uk/
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Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · yesterdayWe’ve just received this from Neil Reid on Facebook. It’s either a brilliant photoshop or Wes Anderson actually has been in Hull today. (No news in Boyes, though.) @slowcrush.bsky.social
What Is Generation Hull? Programme Director Lisa Wedgner explains how Generation Hull is young people the chance to shape the creative future of the city. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/33bjzkwr @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
🙋 Who's excited for the big race tomorrow? To celebrate the Tour of Britain coming to Hull, a free Family Cycling Festival is heading to East Park! 🚴 The race starts at 10.30am 👪 The festival is from 11am until 2pm https://news.hull.gov.uk/.../lloyds-tour-of-britain.../
Come along and enjoy a visit with us this Saturday, 5th, 10-12 for History Makers: Castles. Build and reconstruct your favourite forts in Lego and get crafty with knight masks and colouring. A free event and fun for all the family! #Hull #Crafts @hulllibraries.bsky.social
Anderson Alert! Can anyone help us with this extraordinary Wes Anderson/ Boyes rumour? There's a bag of jelly babies, some gardening gloves and 2 yards of curtain material for the first person to confirm trueness. (Apparently he showed up in Scarborough while scouting Grand Budapest Hotel.)
Not Anyone You Know@slowcrush.bsky.social · 2d agoApparently Wes Anderson was in Hull this week, was spotted in Boyes. What do you know @curiosityhull.bsky.social?
We are asking Hull residents to contribute their thoughts, memories and experiences of the city’s music offer as we move a step closer to submitting a UNESCO Creative City of Music bid. 📆 You've got until 14 September to take part ⬇️ https://yoursay.hull.gov.uk/hull-music-city-survey
To join in the online session just sign up for FREE via the registration link below. Date: Monday 7th September 2026 Time: 10am (UK time) bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our friends at BorrowBox are hosting an exclusive online event with Matt Haig on the 7th September - and you are ALL invited! The award-winning author will be discussing his latest novel The Midnight Train, followed by a live Q&A with the online audience. 👇
Liz may be terrible at quizzes, but she is brilliant at drawing!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 2d agoWho, What, When, Where, Why & How? Illustrator Liz Million? Doing our quiz at Big Malarkey? That can mean only one thing – chaos. Ally-mai attempts to rein her in. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yeyk77zn @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Join BorrowBox for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig on 7th of September as he talks books, ideas & his latest novel "The Midnight Train", with Natasha Boyd, followed by a live audience Q&A. bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Big Malarkey Young Producers Wednesdays from 16 September 4:00 - 5:00pm / Hull Central Library Aged 10-16 yrs? Would you like to join the Big Malarkey Young Producers Group and help to plan the 2027 festival? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-malark...
Go All In! Stories Are Fun! Saturday 3 October / 10am - 12pm Hull Deaf Centre Join us for a fun and inclusive event for families with children with SEN. The event will be fully inclusive, accessible and include BSL signing. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/go-all-in-...
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Join us for a fun and inclusive event for families with children with SEN.
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What Are My Top 5 Circus Skills? Marianne is from Circo Rum Ba Ba and we met her at the Big Malarkey where she told us all about her favourite twizzly tricks. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/z8cnuzzu @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
If you’re thinking that HMS Rose looks familiar, it may be because a replica of it was used in both Master and Commander and the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 4d agoDid A Hull Ship Attack New York? Maritime historian Dr Robb Robinson of the Uni of Hull tells the fascinating tale of a bold action by HMS Rose. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5cmz6ke3 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social
Why Shouldn’t You Mess With Hull Tap Water? When it comes to being hard, reports our aqua toughness correspondent, it seem nothing beats the water round here. curiosityhull.co.uk/why-shouldnt... @hulllibraries.bsky.social @angusyoung61.bsky.social
Did A Hull Ship Attack New York? Maritime historian Dr Robb Robinson of the Uni of Hull tells the fascinating tale of a bold action by HMS Rose. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5cmz6ke3 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @robb51.bsky.social
Which Town Was Deliberately Created Just To Bypass Hull? Our city circumvention correspondent Angus Young takes a look at 200 years of a place designed to avoid our city. curiosityhull.co.uk/which-town-w... @hulllibraries.bsky.social @angusyoung61.bsky.social @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
Hello Library Lover! “I remain totally convinced if we can do one simple thing to help kids and adults learn more, it is to inspire them to read.” / Dolly Parton September is here, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
We are asking Hull residents to contribute their thoughts, memories and experiences of the city’s music offer as we move a step closer to submitting a UNESCO Creative City of Music bid. Take part in the survey here⬇️ https://yoursay.hull.gov.uk/hull-music-city-survey
What Is My Artistic Process? Artist and analogue advocate Stewart Baxter talks us through the reasons why and how he arrives at his creative decisions. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4hxxhb6s @hulllibraries.bsky.social
Since 1995, Dolly's Imagination Library has mailed over 300 million books to kids before kindergarten, completely free, every month until they turned five. She built it as a tribute to her father, who never learned to read. Rest easy, Dolly. You gave the world more readers than you'll ever know.
#OnThisDay 26 August in 1959, the British Motor Corporation launched the iconic Mini as the Austin Seven & Morris Mini-Minor. The Mini was the brainchild of Alec Issigonis and was marketed under BMC's brand names Austin and Morris until 1969, when it became a marque. More: bit.ly/4c7stin #OTD
Viola Recital with Richard Crabtree. Sat 15 August at 2.30pm. Winterton All Saints Church. Free entry. @lincsconnect.bsky.social @hulllibraries.bsky.social @grimsbytelegraph.co.uk @scunthorpetheatres.bsky.social
As a part of the Heritage Open Days in September, Neil Chadwick, Archivist/Librarian here at the Hull History Centre will be giving a free walking tour of Bransholme Castle. For more information visit: tinyurl.com/47tbpdtt @hulllibraries.bsky.social
Who Was Winifred Holtby? Poet and Lord of the High Seas Dean Wilson outlines the life of a remarkable writer who referenced Hull throughout her work. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yrb75v56 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @deanwilson.bsky.social
Which Detective Novelist Managed Hull City? With City back in the Premiership today, our soccer scribes correspondent Phil Ascough looks at the moonlighting gig of a previous top flight manager. curiosityhull.co.uk/which-detect... @hulllibraries.bsky.social @philascough.bsky.social
On our podcast this week: The Unthinkable Short Film Festival starts very soon, so Theo Rintoul talks to Burnsy about what’s happening, where, when and why. Available here: tinyurl.com/yefzj4r8 or on your preferred pod provider. @hulllibraries.bsky.social
How Many Buses Can Fit On The Humber Bridge? A question asked by Vaeh at the Big Malarkey and one that we had to apply science, maths and good, old-fashioned gumption to solve. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/47fdassd @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
