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…
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…
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…
A light-hearted look at just some of the many fictional libraries and librarians who appear in films, television, music and books. But mainly books! (All but one of the books mentioned are available for borrowing in Jesmond Library.) Maisy goes to the Library, by Lucy…
It’s not surprising if you are. The last year and a half has been tough going for everyone and the consequential adverse affect on mental health is widely recognised. Many library users have told us how much they appreciated the contribution Jesmond Library made to their…
International Women’s Day is marked on 8th March every year to celebrate the achievements of women and to raise awareness of equality issues and gender parity. Here at Jesmond Library we have many books which highlight the role of women through the ages and celebrate…
Last year in July 2020, when we could travel, we visited the RSPB’s Bempton Cliffs nature reserve in North Yorkshire. Every year from March to October the cliffs are host to 200,000 breeding seabirds Gannets, Puffins, Kittiwakes and Guillemots, all nesting on the chalk cliff…
