What to read

Listen to a radio programme or podcast for inspiration

Radio programmes

The BBC broadcasts many programmes about books - from stories read out loud to reviews and discussions.

Most of these programmes are available to listen to online.

Podcasts

You could also download a variety of podcasts that discuss and review books, such as:

Contact Library Service

Telephone: 0300 303 8876

This phone line is open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm

Library events

There are lots of events and activities taking place in our libraries from IT training, reading and poetry groups to writing workshops, knitting groups, coffee mornings and more.​​

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