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Happy New Year!
We have lots to look forward to this year, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
We have lots to look forward to this year, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
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What Are My Top 5 Women Sculptors?
Sculptor Caitlin Smith – from the Feminine Urge collective – talks us through the female artists who inspire her work.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv6n9eya
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Sculptor Caitlin Smith – from the Feminine Urge collective – talks us through the female artists who inspire her work.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv6n9eya
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 6:57 AM
What Are My Top 5 Women Sculptors?
Sculptor Caitlin Smith – from the Feminine Urge collective – talks us through the female artists who inspire her work.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv6n9eya
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
Sculptor Caitlin Smith – from the Feminine Urge collective – talks us through the female artists who inspire her work.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv6n9eya
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
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What Is My Favourite Statue In Hull?
Andy Train, of Pride In Hull, picks a marvellous statue not enough people in the city get to enjoy.
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@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
@andytrainhull.bsky.social
Andy Train, of Pride In Hull, picks a marvellous statue not enough people in the city get to enjoy.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3yr98pbt
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
@andytrainhull.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM
What Is My Favourite Statue In Hull?
Andy Train, of Pride In Hull, picks a marvellous statue not enough people in the city get to enjoy.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3yr98pbt
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
@andytrainhull.bsky.social
Andy Train, of Pride In Hull, picks a marvellous statue not enough people in the city get to enjoy.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3yr98pbt
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@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
@andytrainhull.bsky.social
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It's National Balloon Ascension Day
This balloon flight in 1984 from Christ Church Meadow marked the 200th anniversary of James Sadler's balloon ascent on 4th October 1784, a pastry chef in Oxford who became the second person in England to do a balloon ascent.
Let's hope his doughs rose well too.
This balloon flight in 1984 from Christ Church Meadow marked the 200th anniversary of James Sadler's balloon ascent on 4th October 1784, a pastry chef in Oxford who became the second person in England to do a balloon ascent.
Let's hope his doughs rose well too.
January 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
It's National Balloon Ascension Day
This balloon flight in 1984 from Christ Church Meadow marked the 200th anniversary of James Sadler's balloon ascent on 4th October 1784, a pastry chef in Oxford who became the second person in England to do a balloon ascent.
Let's hope his doughs rose well too.
This balloon flight in 1984 from Christ Church Meadow marked the 200th anniversary of James Sadler's balloon ascent on 4th October 1784, a pastry chef in Oxford who became the second person in England to do a balloon ascent.
Let's hope his doughs rose well too.
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I recommend following more libraries, museums and galleries - especially the small local ones - and all sorts of intriguing nuggets will brighten your day.
Thanks to @themerl.bsky.social for this great starter pack!
I’d like to add @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social as another recommendation.
Thanks to @themerl.bsky.social for this great starter pack!
I’d like to add @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social as another recommendation.
Welcome to all our new followers!
If you're interested in getting more museums, libraries, galleries, and archives in your feed (because why the heck wouldn't you be), here's a starter pack we made earlier:
go.bsky.app/HPQsZAu
If you're interested in getting more museums, libraries, galleries, and archives in your feed (because why the heck wouldn't you be), here's a starter pack we made earlier:
go.bsky.app/HPQsZAu
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I recommend following more libraries, museums and galleries - especially the small local ones - and all sorts of intriguing nuggets will brighten your day.
Thanks to @themerl.bsky.social for this great starter pack!
I’d like to add @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social as another recommendation.
Thanks to @themerl.bsky.social for this great starter pack!
I’d like to add @bexhillmuseum.bsky.social as another recommendation.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 is the National Year of Reading and that’s why I’m introducing my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series.
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 is the National Year of Reading and that’s why I’m introducing my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series.
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
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The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre will hold a memorial service in memory the crew of the Hull trawler St Romanus at 11am this Sunday 11 January on Hessle Road at the Boulevard junction.
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
January 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre will hold a memorial service in memory the crew of the Hull trawler St Romanus at 11am this Sunday 11 January on Hessle Road at the Boulevard junction.
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
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NEWS! I'm sure we've got a lot of fans of 'The Traitors' on here? Our March guest, Harriet Tyce, is a contestant in the new series which starts tonight on BBC1, 8pm 😍
Harriet even gave us a clue with her author photo! All the details on the programme in the comments (no spoilers, so we're all safe)
Harriet even gave us a clue with her author photo! All the details on the programme in the comments (no spoilers, so we're all safe)
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 AM
NEWS! I'm sure we've got a lot of fans of 'The Traitors' on here? Our March guest, Harriet Tyce, is a contestant in the new series which starts tonight on BBC1, 8pm 😍
Harriet even gave us a clue with her author photo! All the details on the programme in the comments (no spoilers, so we're all safe)
Harriet even gave us a clue with her author photo! All the details on the programme in the comments (no spoilers, so we're all safe)
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Which Eminent Green Victorian Came From Cottingham?
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ytcrfh7c
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@uniofhull.bsky.social
@robb51.bsky.social
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ytcrfh7c
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@uniofhull.bsky.social
@robb51.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Which Eminent Green Victorian Came From Cottingham?
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ytcrfh7c
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@uniofhull.bsky.social
@robb51.bsky.social
Dr Robb Robinson of University of Hull outlines the short but fascinating life of a true ecological pioneer.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ytcrfh7c
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@uniofhull.bsky.social
@robb51.bsky.social
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This book claims to have been printed on the frozen River Thames in 1814 during the last of the great frost fairs!
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
January 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
This book claims to have been printed on the frozen River Thames in 1814 during the last of the great frost fairs!
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
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Here we go again, with another would-be birthday for our Anthony, born on this day in 1954. It's not just that he was so absurdly talented, or that he was taken so shockingly early. It's that, somehow, he made the sun shine, and no sky has ever felt quite right since.
Anthony Minghella 1954 - 2008
Anthony Minghella 1954 - 2008
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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We're so thrilled to have TWO books on this year's #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward shortlist in the KS3 category!
Huge congrats to @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social & James Fox! 🎉
@hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
Huge congrats to @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social & James Fox! 🎉
@hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
We're so thrilled to have TWO books on this year's #JamesReckitt #HullChildrensBookAward shortlist in the KS3 category!
Huge congrats to @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social & James Fox! 🎉
@hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
Huge congrats to @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social & James Fox! 🎉
@hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
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Join us for The Odessa File this Saturday
Not one, but two events coming up at @hulllibraries.bsky.social in January! Hope you can join us 📚📽️
January 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Join us for The Odessa File this Saturday
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What Is The Best Young Adult Mystery?
Our book discussers Caitlin and Ally-mai offer their selections for the YA in your life.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yvsb5ex6
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@hullsls.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
Our book discussers Caitlin and Ally-mai offer their selections for the YA in your life.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yvsb5ex6
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 AM
What Is The Best Young Adult Mystery?
Our book discussers Caitlin and Ally-mai offer their selections for the YA in your life.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yvsb5ex6
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
Our book discussers Caitlin and Ally-mai offer their selections for the YA in your life.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yvsb5ex6
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
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Is There A Staircase Inside William Wilberforce’s Monument?
She’s back! Our tenacious Urban Mythbuster Amy Thompson returns to the Hull History Centre to discover the truth about a (very) tall tale.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv732xj2
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@hullhistorycentre.bsky.social
She’s back! Our tenacious Urban Mythbuster Amy Thompson returns to the Hull History Centre to discover the truth about a (very) tall tale.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv732xj2
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullhistorycentre.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Is There A Staircase Inside William Wilberforce’s Monument?
She’s back! Our tenacious Urban Mythbuster Amy Thompson returns to the Hull History Centre to discover the truth about a (very) tall tale.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv732xj2
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullhistorycentre.bsky.social
She’s back! Our tenacious Urban Mythbuster Amy Thompson returns to the Hull History Centre to discover the truth about a (very) tall tale.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mv732xj2
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullhistorycentre.bsky.social
Join us for The Odessa File this Saturday
Not one, but two events coming up at @hulllibraries.bsky.social in January! Hope you can join us 📚📽️
January 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Join us for The Odessa File this Saturday
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How Do You Say ‘Happy New Year’ Around The World?
Our international languages correspondent @philascough.bsky.social presents a handy cut-out-and-keep guide to seeing in the new year wherever you may be.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-do-you-s...
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Our international languages correspondent @philascough.bsky.social presents a handy cut-out-and-keep guide to seeing in the new year wherever you may be.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-do-you-s...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 8:26 AM
How Do You Say ‘Happy New Year’ Around The World?
Our international languages correspondent @philascough.bsky.social presents a handy cut-out-and-keep guide to seeing in the new year wherever you may be.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-do-you-s...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
Our international languages correspondent @philascough.bsky.social presents a handy cut-out-and-keep guide to seeing in the new year wherever you may be.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-do-you-s...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
Happy New Year!
We have lots to look forward to this year, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
We have lots to look forward to this year, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
January 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Happy New Year!
We have lots to look forward to this year, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
We have lots to look forward to this year, all our latest news is here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKH...
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We're delighted our next film evening will feature a screening of 'The Odessa File', 10th Jan (7pm/£5) at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central).
Our special guest is @tonykentwrites.bsky.social, who co-wrote 'Revenge of Odessa' with Frederick Forsyth.
Ticket link in the comments 🎬
Our special guest is @tonykentwrites.bsky.social, who co-wrote 'Revenge of Odessa' with Frederick Forsyth.
Ticket link in the comments 🎬
December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We're delighted our next film evening will feature a screening of 'The Odessa File', 10th Jan (7pm/£5) at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central).
Our special guest is @tonykentwrites.bsky.social, who co-wrote 'Revenge of Odessa' with Frederick Forsyth.
Ticket link in the comments 🎬
Our special guest is @tonykentwrites.bsky.social, who co-wrote 'Revenge of Odessa' with Frederick Forsyth.
Ticket link in the comments 🎬
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Thanks so much for all the support this year - we've had a brilliant time welcoming authors to #Hull.
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Thanks so much for all the support this year - we've had a brilliant time welcoming authors to #Hull.
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
We return, 21st January, with the brilliant @tariqashkanani.bsky.social at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central and online) 📚
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Do Audiobooks Count As Reading?
They may be very useful in the car, but does the spoken word count as one of your five-a-day? Caitlin and Ally-mai swap opinions.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdfv2y39
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
They may be very useful in the car, but does the spoken word count as one of your five-a-day? Caitlin and Ally-mai swap opinions.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdfv2y39
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Do Audiobooks Count As Reading?
They may be very useful in the car, but does the spoken word count as one of your five-a-day? Caitlin and Ally-mai swap opinions.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdfv2y39
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
They may be very useful in the car, but does the spoken word count as one of your five-a-day? Caitlin and Ally-mai swap opinions.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdfv2y39
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hullsls.bsky.social
@caitymay16.bsky.social
@typicallymai.bsky.social
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Not one, but two events coming up at @hulllibraries.bsky.social in January! Hope you can join us 📚📽️
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Not one, but two events coming up at @hulllibraries.bsky.social in January! Hope you can join us 📚📽️
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Skills Bootcamps at @hulllibraries.bsky.social help nurture talent, build confidence, and support #Library staff to take on new responsibilities.
Learning Development Manager Sarah Shiels explains the importance of allowing staff experimentation.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/skills-...
Learning Development Manager Sarah Shiels explains the importance of allowing staff experimentation.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/skills-...
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Skills Bootcamps at @hulllibraries.bsky.social help nurture talent, build confidence, and support #Library staff to take on new responsibilities.
Learning Development Manager Sarah Shiels explains the importance of allowing staff experimentation.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/skills-...
Learning Development Manager Sarah Shiels explains the importance of allowing staff experimentation.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/skills-...
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What’s On My Cultural Radar?
Currently appearing in Oliver Twist at Hull Truck, actor Andrew Whitehead recommends some of stuff he’s currently enjoying.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3watxj9n
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Currently appearing in Oliver Twist at Hull Truck, actor Andrew Whitehead recommends some of stuff he’s currently enjoying.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3watxj9n
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
What’s On My Cultural Radar?
Currently appearing in Oliver Twist at Hull Truck, actor Andrew Whitehead recommends some of stuff he’s currently enjoying.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3watxj9n
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
Currently appearing in Oliver Twist at Hull Truck, actor Andrew Whitehead recommends some of stuff he’s currently enjoying.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3watxj9n
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
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For our LGBTQ+ book club November, we’re reading
"We Have Always Been Here" by Samra Habib,
A triumphant memoir of forgiveness & family, both chosen and not, and a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place
Sat 29th Nov at Hull Central Library from 11.15-12.45
"We Have Always Been Here" by Samra Habib,
A triumphant memoir of forgiveness & family, both chosen and not, and a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place
Sat 29th Nov at Hull Central Library from 11.15-12.45
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
For our LGBTQ+ book club November, we’re reading
"We Have Always Been Here" by Samra Habib,
A triumphant memoir of forgiveness & family, both chosen and not, and a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place
Sat 29th Nov at Hull Central Library from 11.15-12.45
"We Have Always Been Here" by Samra Habib,
A triumphant memoir of forgiveness & family, both chosen and not, and a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place
Sat 29th Nov at Hull Central Library from 11.15-12.45