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Do you find it difficult to get hold of the books you want to read in the format you need? If so you might want to consider ebooks.
Out of this world is an exhibition at the British Library in London all about science fiction
The North East Access Library and Information Services (NEALIS) project announced as runner up in the CILIP Libraries Change Lives Award
Téa Obreht won this years Orange Prize for Fiction with her debut novel The Tiger's Wife. The Prize celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing from throughout the world.
RNIB National Library Service recently donated a consignment of books to Kenya Albino Child Support (KACSU) to help establish a resource library for students.
Reading is an activity you can enjoy on your own but many people like to share their enjoyment of books with others in a reading group. It's a great way to make friends, exchange ideas and views, and pick up tips about what to read next.
The category winners of Scotlands largest book awards were announced on 16 May along with details of how the public can get involved in voting for the overall winner of Scottish book of the year.
With 750,000 children aged 4-11 taking part, the Summer Reading Challenge is the biggest national reading initiative. It runs in libraries throughout the summer holidays, with incentives, activities and events designed to create a real buzz around children's reading. The challenge is simple - to read six or more library books over the summer.
Silver Surfers' Day 2011 is a national campaign that promotes the use of digital technologies among older people taking place on Friday 20 May.
We will be testing the accessibility of ebook services in public libraries this summer, working with library staff across the country to help improve what they offer. If you would like to help test ebook services in your area, please get in touch.
Last updated: 20 September 2012