‘If you remember the ’60s, you weren’t really there’ You may have heard this somewhat wry comment. If your memories of the swinging sixties are a little hazy, you can refresh them by checking out some of the fascinating books we have on the period….

Books on Tyne – The Newcastle Book Festival 23rd to 30th November 2019 For one week in late November each year the Lit & Phil and Newcastle Libraries co-host the small but beautifully formed Books on Tyne Festival. This year the programme covers a wide range…

Our table display this month focuses on our collection of history books. Today is a day to reflect on the horrors of the world wars that caused those books to be written. Take the time to read them. Lest we forget.

The clocks have been altered. Evenings are darker. Days are cooler. Autumn is changing into winter. Change has been much on our minds these last few weeks, but in particular climate change.  There are six days remaining of the designated Action Month which the Library…

It’s Pumpkin carving time! The perfect opportunity to dress up in suitably fiendish garb and go ‘trick or treating’. Hallowe’en Crafts For the children we have a treat in the form of a craft afternoon on Thursday 31st October from 2 – 3.30 pm. Bring…

You cannot judge a book by its cover, so the saying goes. But if that cover happens to mention that the book has won a major prize then perhaps you may look upon it a little more favourably.  There are many literary awards made each…

A special programme of events focusing on the Climate Emergency will be taking place over the next few weeks, jointly planned by the Friends of Jesmond Library, the Women’s Institute and Extinction Rebellion. An exhibition and display of relevant information and a special book selection will…

During Libraries Week this year we are encouraged to celebrate and explore how libraries are engaging communities in a digital world. As an independent library we have limited resources to offer a full range of technical services. However we do our bit to help. Jesmond Library offers…

National Poetry Day will be celebrated on Thursday 3rd October. The theme chosen for this year is ‘truth’. What is true is we have some fantastic poetry books on our shelves at Jesmond Library. They include poetry of all styles and from all periods, ranging from…

Librarians aren’t renowned for their revolutionary attitudes. But if there is one subject that is guaranteed to provoke us it is an attempt to limit free access to books. The last week in September is Banned Books Week, an annual awareness campaign promoted by the American…