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📚 The Booker Prize 2026 shortlist is here, featuring former winners, returning favourites, and exciting new voices! Reserve shortlisted titles and longlisted reads today via Calderdale Libraries: calderdale.spydus.co.uk or the Spydus Library app.
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🍎 Get ready for Apple Day! Todmorden Library on Monday 28th September at 10.30am are hosting a special Storytime filled with stories, songs and a fun apple-themed craft to take home. No booking needed, just pop along!
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The next book to be featured on the #BluePeterBookClub is Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey - a hilarious dinosaur adventure with time-travelling penguins!🦖 ⁠ Find out more: bit.ly/4iIzIBr2w1
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⏰ Brian Groom in Halifax tomorrow! Join us at the historic Central Library & Archives as Brian discusses These Isles and the shared history of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. 📅 Sat 26th Sept, 2pm 🎟️ Free tickets: calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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📚 Last week we were delighted to welcome local author Hannah Denno to Todmorden Library for the launch of her new book, Towards Iraq: A Pilgrimage on Foot. Keep up to date with our upcoming author talks and events at calderdale.spydus.co.uk.
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Huge congratulations to @ruthvikarao, winner of the 2026 Adventure Writing Prize! The Fertile Earth is a gripping story of love and resistance set against a turbulent political landscape in India. Want to read this award-winning novel? Reserve our copy at calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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We were delighted to be invited yesterday to see the new blue plaque in Halifax celebrating local police officer and crime writer Maurice Proctor. 📚 Discover his gripping novels at our display in Central Library & Archives, Halifax, or reserve a copy at calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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Discover the story behind the restoration of Todmorden’s historic Bandstand at a special exhibition in Todmorden Library. Open 21st Sept to 10th Oct during library hours, featuring photos, plans and behind-the-scenes moments from the campaign to rebuild this beloved landmark.
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Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Wainwright Prize! 🎉 The 2026 Wainwright Prize Book of the Year was awarded to The Book of Birds by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane. All of the winning and shortlisted books, are available to borrow at calderdale.spydus.co.uk.
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Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Wainwright Prize! 🎉 The 2026 Children’s Wainwright Prize Book of the Year went to Otherlands: An Illustrated Journey Through Earth’s Lost Worlds by Thomas Halliday, beautifully illustrated by Gavin Scott.
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'There was a little less conversation and a little more action at Brighouse Library last Sunday as we welcomed Vegas Elvis back to the building🎸🎶🕺 To find out about more upcoming events, visit calderdale.spydus.co.uk.
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📚 Award-winning author Brian Groom comes to Halifax on 26th Sept at 2pm to discuss These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. From shared histories and identities to culture and heritage, this promises to be a fascinating afternoon.
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📚 We're thrilled to welcome back acclaimed crime-writing duo Bob & Carol Bridgestock to Elland Library! Join us on 14th Oct, 2pm for an author talk celebrating their new thriller, Split Second, which brings DS Jack Dylan and DI Charley Mann together on a gripping new case.
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📖 Happy Read an E-Book Day! Wherever you are, your next great read is just a tap away. 📱💙 Explore Calderdale Libraries' range of e-books and audiobooks and enjoy reading anytime, anywhere. new.calderdale.gov.uk/librar…
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🍏 Apples rosy, apples sweet, join us at the library for a tasty treat! 🍎 Local artist Alice Pike will be at Todmorden Library on Monday 28 September at 10.30am for a special Storytime with stories, songs and an apple-themed craft to take home. No booking required!
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☕️🎂Join Us for a Macmillan Coffee Morning! 🎂☕️ Help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support while enjoying a coffee, cake, and good company. No need to book, just pop along for a cuppa, a slice of cake, and a friendly chat. Everyone is welcome!
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Do you enjoy reading? 📚 Whether you like a Jane Austen classic or #Heartstopper, reading is good for your mental health and wellbeing – and could help protect you from dementia. Find out why 👇 bit.ly/4A9hkrL #NationalYearOfReading2026
Three individuals sit on the floor in a circle, each holding a book. The background text reads: "New Cambridge research: Reading isn't just entertainment, it's good for your health and wellbeing". An open book lies on the floor in front of them.

ALT Three individuals sit on the floor in a circle, each holding a book. The background text reads: "New Cambridge research: Reading isn't just entertainment, it's good for your health and wellbeing". An open book lies on the floor in front of them.

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Celebrate #NationalCodingWeek with Calderdale Libraries! 📚💻 Explore STEM resources, coding guides and inspiring fiction for all ages. Start your coding journey today: calderdale.spydus.co.uk
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Hebden Bridge Library will be closed from Monday 5th October to Friday 9th October (inclusive) while we carry out decorating work to brighten and refresh the library. We'll reopen at 10am on Saturday 10 October.
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Discover the history on your doorstep! 🏛️ As proud supporters of #HeritageOpenDays, Calderdale Libraries invites you to explore our Local History Collection and uncover the people, places and events that shaped Calderdale. Learn more: heritageopendays.org.uk
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