📚 Fantasy author D.A.F. Hughes brought magic to Elland Library this year, sharing the worlds behind his novels and inspiring readers to dream bigger. We also due to gifted a book bundle to our Teen Writing Competition winner! ✨
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Calderdale Libraries retweeted
@HOL_podcast is delighted to welcome back writer/folklorist, John Billingsley, to talk about his new book 'Magical Dispositions'.
What is 'magical thinking'?
Join us for this bumper episode and find out:
open.spotify.com/episode/7LEnxK…
🌟A podcast by @CMBClibraries
🌟On most platforms
What is 'magical thinking'?
Join us for this bumper episode and find out:
open.spotify.com/episode/7LEnxK…
🌟A podcast by @CMBClibraries
🌟On most platforms
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🎃❄️ What a spooktacular half term!
Thanks to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing your creativity and sharing the fun.
Our winter programme of children's events returns from Monday 2nd November, with seasonal StoryTots sessions, Baby & Toddler Bounce and Rhyme, and more. 📚
Thanks to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing your creativity and sharing the fun.
Our winter programme of children's events returns from Monday 2nd November, with seasonal StoryTots sessions, Baby & Toddler Bounce and Rhyme, and more. 📚
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Author Catherine Barr dropped into Calderdale Libraries during her epic Big Walk to Little Schools campaign!
Sharing stories of nature, conservation & creativity, Catherine inspired young readers along the way. Why not follow her lead and try something new at your local library?
Sharing stories of nature, conservation & creativity, Catherine inspired young readers along the way. Why not follow her lead and try something new at your local library?
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Calderdale Libraries retweeted
We’re absolutely thrilled to reveal our fantastic shortlist for the 2026 Waterstones #BookoftheYear! 🎉
From an incredible work of investigative reporting to a dazzling celebration of British birdlife, discover the nominees here: waterstones.com/category/cultu… #BOTY26
From an incredible work of investigative reporting to a dazzling celebration of British birdlife, discover the nominees here: waterstones.com/category/cultu… #BOTY26
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🌱 As #GreenLibrariesWeek comes to a close, we're celebrating some of the ways Calderdale Libraries are going greener, from new bike racks at Brighouse Library and electric Home Library Service vehicles to free food waste bags and paper sacks. 📚♻️
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📚✨ You've seen the Starter Kit trend... here's the Calderdale Libraries Starter Kit!
🛍️ Tote bag
🔖 Magnetic bookmark
🖊️ Pen
💙 Rose window keyring
Our new merchandise is now on sale across Calderdale Libraries. Perfect for book lovers and library fans alike!
🛍️ Tote bag
🔖 Magnetic bookmark
🖊️ Pen
💙 Rose window keyring
Our new merchandise is now on sale across Calderdale Libraries. Perfect for book lovers and library fans alike!
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🎃✨ Can you believe the Autumn term is already over?!
Our regular children's sessions are taking a little break while we dive into a half term packed with spooky stories, crafty creations and green-themed fun!
🍂👻 Explore what's on at calderdale.spydus.co.uk
Our regular children's sessions are taking a little break while we dive into a half term packed with spooky stories, crafty creations and green-themed fun!
🍂👻 Explore what's on at calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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Whether the weather brings sunshine or rain, Calderdale Libraries has plenty of half-term activities to keep little ones entertained! ☀️🌧️
Spaces are still available, so why not explore a new library and make a day of it, or visit your local branch?
Spaces are still available, so why not explore a new library and make a day of it, or visit your local branch?
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🎵 A highlight of this year’s programme was local musician Daniel Capon!
His unique workshop combined folk music and storytelling, showing how notes, lyrics and chords on a page can be transformed into something truly magical. ✨
His unique workshop combined folk music and storytelling, showing how notes, lyrics and chords on a page can be transformed into something truly magical. ✨
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📚 One week to go until our FREE local history book launch event at Hebden Bridge Library!
Join local writer and journalist Andrew Bibby as he explores the story of a pioneering co-operative textile mill that thrived for almost 50 years.
📍 Hebden Bridge Library
📅 29th Oct, 7pm
Join local writer and journalist Andrew Bibby as he explores the story of a pioneering co-operative textile mill that thrived for almost 50 years.
📍 Hebden Bridge Library
📅 29th Oct, 7pm
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Join Women's Prize longlisted local author India-Rose Bower at Elland Library!
Hear about the inspiration behind We Call Them Witches, a chilling post-apocalyptic horror blending folklore, queer stories and survival.
📅 14th Nov, 2pm
📍 Elland Library
🎟️ calderdale.spydus.co.uk
Hear about the inspiration behind We Call Them Witches, a chilling post-apocalyptic horror blending folklore, queer stories and survival.
📅 14th Nov, 2pm
📍 Elland Library
🎟️ calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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🦇 Calling all vampire hunters! Join us this half term for a spooky adventure into the world of Vampire Hunters. Enjoy a fang-tastic story extract, then create your own Halloween crafts.
🎃 £2.50 per child, suitable for 8+
📚 Book now calderdale.spydus.co.uk
🎃 £2.50 per child, suitable for 8+
📚 Book now calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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🌱 It's #GreenLibrariesWeek! We're proud to support greener communities through air quality monitoring, recycling initiatives, climate change collections, and creative junk modelling sessions. Together, we're inspiring positive action for a more sustainable future. ♻️📚💚
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Get Online Week (19-26 Oct) is here! 💻📚
At Calderdale Libraries, we're helping tackle digital exclusion with free 1-to-1 IT support, job clubs and resources.
Know someone who could benefit?
Send them our way and discover how libraries can help people get connected.
At Calderdale Libraries, we're helping tackle digital exclusion with free 1-to-1 IT support, job clubs and resources.
Know someone who could benefit?
Send them our way and discover how libraries can help people get connected.
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This World Menopause Day (18th October), discover how Calderdale Libraries support wellbeing through free access to health information, books, digital resources and welcoming community spaces.
Libraries help people stay informed, connected and empowered at every stage of life.
Libraries help people stay informed, connected and empowered at every stage of life.
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🌱 We're celebrating #GreenLibrariesWeek this half term with FREE sustainable family events! Meet the West Yorkshire Bat Group, swap outgrown fancy dress costumes, and get creative at our popular junk modelling sessions. ♻️🦇🎭
Book now: calderdale.spydus.co.uk
Book now: calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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Earlier this year, we were delighted to welcome crime writer Robert Rutherford to Hebden Bridge Library.
As part of our National Year of Reading campaign, he shared his thoughts on the power of reading had on his journey from avid reader to published author.
As part of our National Year of Reading campaign, he shared his thoughts on the power of reading had on his journey from avid reader to published author.
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We're ready! 💚
Come and join us today at Brighouse Library from 3pm to help raise money for @macmillancancersupport
Our lovely library staff have made a beautiful display ready for the festivities and will be setting up in the Art Gallery with coffee, cake as well as live music!
Come and join us today at Brighouse Library from 3pm to help raise money for @macmillancancersupport
Our lovely library staff have made a beautiful display ready for the festivities and will be setting up in the Art Gallery with coffee, cake as well as live music!
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