Libraries, Archive and Archaeology news

Winter Mini Challenge launches for 2020

Published on Thursday, 3rd December 2020

The Winter Mini Reading Challenge 2020 has launched.

Give the gift of poetry
Published on Wednesday, 2nd December 2020
Worcestershire Libraries have teamed-up with Poetry on Loan to provide a poetry gifting service to help customers stay connected with their loved ones this Christmas.
Worcestershire Libraries to extend services at the end of lockdown
Published on Monday, 30th November 2020
Libraries across the county will be extending the services available to customers when Worcestershire moves into Tier 2 restrictions later this week.
Worcestershire libraries to remain open during lockdown
Published on Thursday, 5th November 2020
Libraries across Worcestershire will remain open but with reduced services during the latest national lockdown period
The Hive to re-open on Monday following fire
Published on Friday, 4th September 2020
The Hive in Worcester is set to re-open on Monday following a small fire in the kitchens of the café yesterday evening (September 3)
Over 16,000 customers visit Worcestershire’s open libraries in July
Published on Wednesday, 5th August 2020
Over 16,000 library customers have visited Worcestershire’s libraries since the phased re-opening began in July.
The Hive celebrates major milestone of six million visitors
Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2020
The Hive has now welcomed over six million people through its doors.
Step into Christmas with Worcestershire Libraries
Published on Wednesday, 11th December 2019
Libraries across Worcestershire are getting into the Christmas spirit, with lots of events between now and when Santa starts loading up his sleigh.
James Bond, a Worcestershire archaeologist with a licence to dig
Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2019
As George Lazenby was fastening his cufflinks as James Bond in 1969, another Bond was on a mission of a different kind in Worcestershire.
Bringing community history to life with the help of the Hive
Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2019
Our communities are full of people with amazing stories to tell, and The Hive wants to help people discover them.
Can you solve the mystery of an ancient Saxon burial?
Published on Monday, 14th October 2019
This half term put your archaeological skills to the test by solving the mystery of the ancient Saxon burial.
Walking on the moon as Space Day returns to the Hive
Published on Thursday, 26th September 2019
You can reach for the stars next Saturday as Space Day is coming back to The Hive, giving you the chance to feel like you really are millions of miles away.
Worcestershire libraries back mental health campaign
Published on Thursday, 19th September 2019
Around 50,000 people across Worcestershire suffer with mental health problems, and so raising awareness of the help on offer, is really important.
Catch top children’s author Mark Lowery at Alvechurch Library this summer
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2019
Alvechurch library is holding a Love Your Library day with special guest, children’s author Mark Lowery.
Aim for the stars as the Summer Reading Challenge returns
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019
The Summer Reading Challenge is ready to launch for this year, and rocket back into action, with this year’s theme being Space Chase.
Take a walk through the Market Gardens
Published on Thursday, 11th April 2019
Join the Market Gardening Heritage project on a walk through the history of Badsey and Wickhamford.
Create Ice Age Art at The Hive
Published on Monday, 8th April 2019
Looking for some mammoth Easter fun? The Hive is giving you the chance to create your own cave art.
Celebrating the Bard's Birthday at Redditch Library
Published on Friday, 29th March 2019
Last week, Redditch Library celebrated Shakespeare week with activities for schools and visitors.
Final chance to have your say on the future of libraries
Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2019
Just over two weeks remain for people to have their say on the future of libraries as part of the County Council's public consultation.
Market Gardening Heritage project gets underway
Published on Thursday, 7th February 2019
A new project exploring and celebrating the market gardening heritage of the Vale of Evesham is now underway and looking for volunteers.
Mischief Makers challenge proves a big success
Published on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019
A higher percentage of children and young people successfully completed the Summer Reading Challenge in Worcestershire compared with any other area of the West Midlands.
Most borrowed books of 2018 revealed
Published on Tuesday, 15th January 2019
Lee Child books occupy the top three spots in the most borrowed fiction books of 2018 from Worcestershire's libraries.
New season of events at The Hive
Published on Friday, 11th January 2019
The Hive has launched its first What’s On guide of the year; with plenty of activities to entertain children, families and adults from the start of 2019 through to the end of April.
Christmas opening hours over Christmas/New Year
Published on Friday, 21st December 2018
From Christmas Carols at Tenbury to Reindeer Craft sessions in Droitwich, libraries have been pulling out all the stops this Christmas to help get children and adults alike into the Christmas spirit.
Word Up! One week to go and plenty of time to enter Word Up! The search for Worcestershire's next Young Poet Laureate
Published on Thursday, 20th December 2018
Young people across Worcestershire can still enter Word Up! as there are a couple of weeks left before entries close at midnight on December 31st.
Help illuminate Worcester at the Christmas Lantern Parade
Published on Tuesday, 27th November 2018
The annual Christmas Lantern parade is back on Thursday 6th of December to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Last chance to see poppies at The Hive
Published on Wednesday, 21st November 2018
There's only a few days left to see The Hive's commemorative knitted poppies display.
Christmas comes to Hartlebury Castle
Published on Wednesday, 21st November 2018
Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle is getting into the festive spirit with its much-loved 'Christmas at the Castle' weekend on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December.
Market Gardening Heritage project receives Heritage Lottery Funding
Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2018
A new two-year project focussing on the market gardening heritage in the Vale of Evesham has just been awarded £68,700 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and £5,000 from Historic England.
Lest We Forget at Stourport Library
Published on Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
Stourport Library is inviting people to take in their First World War artefacts so they can be digitalised for future generations.
Find out about your family history at The Hive
Published on Wednesday, 17th October 2018
Two workshops are taking place at The Hive aimed at helping people find out more about their ancestors.
How do I look after my documents and family history?
Published on Friday, 12th October 2018
A workshop helping you clean and care for your precious documents and books will be held at The Hive.
Transforming libraries in Worcestershire
Published on Tuesday, 9th October 2018
Communities from across Worcestershire are to be given the opportunity to play an increasingly important role in how their local libraries are run.
Word Up! The search is on for Worcestershire's next Young Poet Laureate 2019
Published on Thursday, 4th October 2018
Word Up! The competition to find Worcestershire's next Young Poet Laureate gets underway this week (Thursday October 4).
Learn more about where you live
Published on Thursday, 4th October 2018
The Hive is running a workshop to help people find out more about the history of their house or building of interest.
First landmark reached in poppy campaign
Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2018
The Hive has surpassed the 1,000 crafted poppies mark this week with more coming in every day as it bids to reach its goal of 10,000.