The James Reckitt Library Trust is a charitable organisation providing funding to secure the future of libraries in Kingston upon Hull.
Hull, England
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This year is the #NationalYearofReading2026 and we can think of no better way to start proceedings than by revealing the shortlists for the 2026 #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward…
Separated into three age categories, the shortlists are as follows...
ALT James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award 2026 shortlists
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Vote for @hull_libraries #BigMalarkey festival - #REYTA26 finalists 🎉
👉 visithullandeastyorkshire.co…
We are delighted that The Big Malarkey Festival has been nominated in the ‘Remarkable Tourism Event Award of the Year’ for the 2026/27 REYTAs
This year's vote is open to the public!
So please go ahead and vote here: visitengland-chapters.secure…
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Heritage Open Days
Call in Saturday 12 & 19 September / 10:00 – 12:00pm and see
the beautiful James Reckitt Reading Room at Hull Central Library as part of @heritageopenday
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On our podcast this week:
Freedom Festival boss Phil Hargreaves talks to Burnsy about the 2026 festival and gives insights into the how, why, what and where of putting Freedom together.
curiosityhull.co.uk/curiosit… or via your podcast supplier.
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Remembering artist Brian Wildsmith, who died 10 years ago today, with his wondrous vintage illustrations of bird groupings, along with the story of the forgotten medieval woman who gave them their strange names (a "parliament" of owls, an "unkindness" of ravens, a "flamboyance" of flamingos, etc.) themarginalian.org/2024/01/0…
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We can now say, THIS MONTH'S EVENT! 😍📚
We're thrilled our next guest will be Nina Bhadreshwar. Nina will be talking about 'The Burnt Moor', 16th September (7pm).
It's free to attend @hull_libraries (Central) or via the online stream. All the info below 📚
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“I remain totally convinced if we can do one simple thing to help kids and adults learn more, it is to inspire them to read.” / Dolly Parton
September is here, Under5s sessions back from the 14th, all our other news here:
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It's National Dog Day, and what better way to celebrate than visiting East Park Library to spend some time with Harvey!
East Bark Library is dog friendly - you are welcome to bring your clean, trained and well-behaved dogs into the main adult’s library only.
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Hello Library Lover!
"There is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs." Henry Ward Beecher
Latest newsletter: content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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We loved seeing ‘Trevor Key’s Top 40’ exhibition at our libraries in #Hull back in 2017/18.
Curated by @scottkingstudio the exhibition highlighted a selection of Key’s best work displayed in a beautiful case designed by Matthew Darbyshire.
ALT Trevor Key's Top 40
Which Album Cover Designer Was Born In Hull?
Author and fan of popular music Nick Quantrill heads down De Grey Street to find where a remarkable talent was born.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/32s7vucr
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In case you were wondering where to find us this Saturday at Sesh, we’re on t’map. Prime position, holding off all invaders and claiming the land for future generations. Or something.
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@HumberStSesh
Curiosity will be at the magnificent Humber Street Sesh this coming Saturday, letting all of you try something new. It’s free, it’s fun and, of course, it’s impeccably well organised.
Tix: seetickets.com/event/humber-…
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We're thrilled our next guest will be Erin Kelly. Erin will be talking about 'The Night Stairs', 19th August (7pm).
It's free to attend @hull_libraries (Central) or via the online stream. All the info on the link below 📚
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In this exclusive blog, Patrice Lawrence reflects on the books that have informed her writing & reading journey and shares a glimpse for what she has planned as Waterstones Children's Laureate 2026-2028!
Read here: waterstones.com/blog/patrice…
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Born in Iran and raised in Zimbabwe, Doris Lessing was 14 when she dropped out of school and 88 when she won the Nobel Prize. Her abiding wisdom on how to read a book and how to read the world: themarginalian.org/2025/07/1…
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As @angus_young61 mentions the great Douglas Dunn in his article, we found this picture in our archives of him reading from "Terry Street" as part of the "Contains Strong Language" festival at Central Library some years ago.
Why Was A Vietnam War Photographer Taking Snaps In Hull In 1968?
What do Saigon, The Beatles, and a slum street in Hull have in common? Our conflict photography correspondent Angus Young rediscovers some amazing pictures.
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Why Was A Vietnam War Photographer Taking Snaps In Hull In 1968?
What do Saigon, The Beatles, and a slum street in Hull have in common? Our conflict photography correspondent Angus Young rediscovers some amazing pictures.
tinyurl.com/nazmbxrd
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Hull Central Library, Wednesday 4-7pm, your last chance to complete your sticker collection!
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The burning question of the day is answered below.
Where Can You Stand On The Roof Of A Dockside Shed Without Getting Nicked?
See Hull from a different (and entirely legal) perspective, thanks to our aimless meanderings correspondent Angus Young.
curiosityhull.co.uk/where-ca…
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Bologna opens a new library containing more than 32,000 books from Umberto Eco's private study - arranged exactly as he left them - a decade after his death.
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We're thrilled our next guest will be @radiomukhers. Abir will be talking about 'The Pinnacle', 15th July (7pm).
It's free to attend @hull_libraries (Central) or via the online stream. All the info on the link below 📚
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