Libraries news

World Book Night 2012

Coventry libraries celebrate World Book Night 2012

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Coventry's 17 libraries will host a range of events as part of World Book Night 2012 - the nationwide celebration of the reading, recommending and giving of books.

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Free e-books direct to you from Coventry Libraries

Thursday 15 March 2012

Coventry City Council's library service is entering a new chapter of its history – the eBook era.

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Coventry Inspiration Book Awards - the results

Friday 17 February 2012

The winning books in the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards have been announced at an event in Central Library.

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Free courses for young unemployed people

Monday 30 January 2012

Unemployed people aged between 19 and 24 can take advantage of free courses to help boost their chances of a job in the future.

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Programme planned to mark National Libraries Day

Monday 30 January 2012

Special events are being held across Coventry to mark National Libraries Day next month.

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Murder in Central library – it's a mystery!

Wednesday 25 January 2012

A free murder mystery event will be held in Central Library on 4 February to celebrate National Libraries day.

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Book Bout Brilliance!

Friday 13 January 2012

Two "Eurovision style" lively events took place in Coventry schools this week just as the contest to find the winning books in the 2012 Coventry Inspiration Book Awards really takes off.

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Got a new computer for Christmas?

Thursday 5 January 2012

For many people the thought of using a computer is very frightening, and yet it is easy when you have help and guidance.

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Important national strike information

Monday 28 November 2011

Please find below important information regarding the waste collection service and library service during the day of national industrial action on Wednesday.

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Official opening of Allesley Park Library

Monday 14 November 2011

A popular author whose work is in the top three of the most loaned books from Coventry's libraries has taken part in the official opening ceremony of a Coventry library.

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The results are in for Coventry's Circus Stars Summer Reading Challenge

Monday 31 October 2011

The final ceremony to reward and recognise the excellent work of young people to improve their reading skills has been held.

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New Coventry library opens for business

Friday 22 July 2011

A new £1 million Coventry library will opened its doors to the public for the first time on Thursday.

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Books on prescription scheme just what the doctor ordered

Friday 15 July 2011

A pioneering 'Books on Prescription' scheme has been launched at all libraries across the city.

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Pupils stand up to hatred

Wednesday 29 June 2011

Poetry by Coventry students will help launch hate crime information centres in 17 libraries across the city.

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