Jed Mercurio is well known for his BBC blockbusters. Over 10 million people are estimated to have watched the exciting finale of series 5 of Mercurio’s Line of Duty last night, Sunday 5th May. Did you guess how it would end and work out who…

It is 70 years since the BBC starting broadcasting its regular nightly story telling programme. Listening to bedtime stories as children is probably the way most of us began our love of literature. That develops into wanting to read stories – maybe you too read…

Libraries love books and are not afraid to show it! We’ve been amused by the ingenuity of other libraries around the country in showcasing their stock. Here at Jesmond you’ll find two display cabinets in the entrance lobby. And in the main library, on the…

Enjoy April Fool’s Day with Jesmond Library! Why wouldn’t the novel let any other book share its bookcase? Because it was shelf-ish. How can you tell when two books are in love? They’re both on the same page. Did you hear about the librarian who…

This week on Wednesday 20th March it is World Storytelling Day Before the advent of the printing press, before books were widely available, and certainly long before libraries were built, stories existed. Sitting round the campfire or family hearth, our early ancestors would share tales of…

Later this week the town will no doubt be painted green in honour of the Patron Saint of Ireland. Did you know Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival? Did you also know that four Irish writers have been…

Keep a careful look out this week and you may spot the Gangsta Granny, Harry Potter, Where’s Wally, The Gruffalo and many other fictional characters making their way to school. Yes, Thursday 7th March is World Book Day and children will be dressing up to…