If you want to understand more about the complex history of Ukraine we have on display at the Library a selection of relevant books. From the Crimean War to the Bolshevik Revolution to Putin’s Russia to contemporary writers, we hope the books offer an insight…
Thank you We are grateful to our friends at St George’s Church for their recent gift of a photocopy of a short story which, as they say in their letter to us, is a part of Jesmond’s history. The story in question is The Islanders,…
We are fortunate to have some very talented authors here in the northeast. This blog will focus on those who write crime, mystery and thriller books. Not all the books are set here in the northeast but some are, all are written by local authors,…
In the 18th century Victorians would gather round the flickering lights of an open fire and tell each other ghost stories at Christmas time. But the telling and sharing of scary tales at midwinter goes back much further. As the days grew shorter it must…
It’s Christmas! The decorations are up and we’re delighted to say the children’s Christmas books are back on the shelves and already being eagerly borrowed and read. This year we have craft packs available in the Library for our younger visitors to take away and…
There really is nothing like holding a new book in your hands. The picture on the cover captures your attention. The blurb inside the fly leaf teases you with a hint of what lies within. You open to the first page and breath in that…
This is the story of Harry Donkin from Lavender Gardens in Jesmond. Harry Semmons Donkin enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne in February 1916, declaring his age as 19. He was in fact only 17 years old, 5’ 4’’ tall, weight 8 ½ stone (1.63m, 54.4…
The COP26 summit in Glasgow challenges everyone, from mighty nations to the smallest of individuals, to acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis and to take urgent action. In October 2019 Jesmond Library held a Climate Action Month, in partnership with the Women’s Institute and…
Hallowe’en Books for Children For children, half-term must feel like a real treat – five days without school, no early morning starts and no lessons. Do parents feel the same about having their children at home all week? Never fear! If you’re looking for something…
So what is the question? As every Douglas Adams fan knows, 42 is the answer to the ultimate question: life, the universe and everything! Here at Jesmond Library, the question is not philosophical but entirely practical. 42 x £1000 is how much we need to…
If you have visited the library recently you may have noticed the themed books on view. You will find several relevant displays – in the children’s area, biography, history, local history and on the table near the Information Corner. Some subjects are of such significance…
