We all love a holiday...don't we? If you aren't enjoying the weather today and need a little schadenfreude in your life, Penguin Books UK put together this list of 'worst holidays ever' books a few years ago. All can be reserved in #Calderdale Libraries 😉penguin.co.uk/articles/2020/…

We have a Dying Matters collection as part of our catalogue which covers all aspects of death and dying, from writing a will to dealing with grief. We have teamed up with @overgatehospice in Todmorden Library to highlight these and other resources available.

Today marks the start of Dying Matters Week, run by Hospice UK to help work towards a world where everyone can live well right to the very end. This years theme is #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters - Honest, timely conversations about dying are essential to good end of life care.

#KingCross Library's Kid's Creative Writing Club keeps going from strength to strength - writing prompts are a great way to start someone off on their own creative pathway as you can see...why not try it at home? (You don't even have to be young to use them)✍️

#Elland Library has put up a fantastic display to highlight New Writing North author Rose Wilding's event on Tues 14 May at 2pm - if you'd like to learn more then pop down or search our online catalogue. Tix for our Northern Bookshelf events can be found at ticketsource.co.uk/calderdalelibr…

#Todmorden Library currently can only offer wireless printing - so if you need to print off a document, please ask for our assistance when you arrive as it may take a little more time than usual to get things sorted out. We'll be back to normal operations as soon as we can 🙂

We're very excited for the launch of My Name is Not Asylum Seeker at Halifax Central Library and Archives at 4pm today! We also have family activities in the children's library all afternoon,, pop in and join us!

We are thrilled that our new 'My Name is not Asylum Seeker' exhibition is now installed at Central Library and Archives, from Friday 3rd May till Thursday 13th June.

To celebrate the launch we will be making hosting a free drop in family craft event today from 2pm- 5pm.

This month we're celebrating @BookTrust's Pyjamarama! We're holding Pyjamarama storytimes, will be reading stories & doing crafts & activities in our PJs! We'd love it if you came along in your PJs too! Don't worry, those dressed sensibly will also be welcome!

May is #LocalandCommunityHistoryMonth ! One of your first stops when looking into local history is your local library, we hold all kinds of information as well as providing access to different digital resources such as Ancestry UK & Findmypast. go to Historical Assoc for more info!

From the sonically sublime to the ridiculously rehearsed - #Todmorden Library's next local history display will be based on the performing arts and those who kept the town entertained for the last 130 years. The display will open on Tues 6th May and run until the end of June.

We're getting a bit excited about the The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards shortlisting! Have a look at the autobiography 2024 shortlist, which is your favourite?

Just 2 hours left to buy your tickets to ascend Wainhouse Tower tomorrow! Ticket sales end at Noon today - buy yours at eventbrite.co.uk/o/visit-calder…
Bring your VisitCalderdale passport with you & get it stamped at the Tower! #visitcalderdale

Join the team at Elland Library every Tuesday for a brew! Between 10am and 3pm you can help yourself to tea, coffee and biscuits in the library, just pop in and get comfy!

This Thursday is polling day, Beechwood Road, King Cross and Mixenden Libraries are all polling stations and will be closed. They will all return to their usual opening hours from Friday 3rd May.
PS: Don't forget your ID!

The Love Algorithm is the brand new hilarious workplace romantic comedy from Camilla Isley🗽👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🐶🐱🍩, and it's available to listen to NOW in #Audiobook via #uLibrary - read by Stephanie Cannon🎧

A gorgeously funny work-place #RomCom with only one bed perfect for fans of #AliHazelwood .

Don’t forget your ID! Before voting at a polling station on Thursday, find out what forms of ID are accepted 👉electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele…

Remember, you can still use your photo ID if it's out of date, as long as it looks like you! 👀

#DoYourselfAFavour

If you feel like the digital world is moving too fast for you, we can help - #SowerbyBridge Library's IT support drop-in sessions are Mondays 10:30-12, and more intensive volunteer support (must be booked!) is Saturday mornings. Get in touch with the library to find out more💻🧑‍💻