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Explore Your Archive

Published on Friday, 18th November 2022

Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service will be showcasing Worcestershire’s archives for this year’s Explore Your Archive.

Worcestershire celebrates Archaeology Day 2022
Published on Wednesday, 9th November 2022
The Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service is hosting its annual Archaeology Day event on 19 November.
HAF celebration
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2022
Last Thursday, 27 October saw the first celebration event for Ready Steady Worcestershire’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme at the Hive.
Relocation of Redditch Library to be discussed at next week’s Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board
Published on Friday, 21st October 2022
The current relocation plans for Redditch Library are being discussed by Worcestershire County Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board next week.
The Summer Reading Challenge
Published on Friday, 21st October 2022
Across Worcestershire Libraries 2,296 young bookworms signed up for The Summer Reading Challenge, the UK’s biggest free reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4 to 11.
Proposals to relocate Redditch Library to be discussed at Cabinet
Published on Thursday, 20th October 2022
Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet will be discussing proposals to relocate Redditch Library next week at their October meeting.
Spooktacular Half-term Fun at Worcestershire Libraries
Published on Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Worcestershire Libraries are getting creative this half-term, hosting free haunted Halloween activities, story times and play sessions.
HAF October art exhibition
Published on Friday, 14th October 2022
Ready Steady Worcestershire’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme are holding an art exhibition at The Hive in Worcester during the October half term.
Your Turn to Learn learning programme visits libraries
Published on Friday, 19th August 2022
Fancy learning a new skill as we head into Autumn?
Over 2,500 young bookworms signed up for Summer Reading Challenge so far
Published on Tuesday, 9th August 2022
Over 2,500 of the county’s young bookworms have so far signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with their local library.
BIPC Worcestershire announces record year for supporting local businesses
Published on Thursday, 4th August 2022
In the last year, Business and IP Centre (BIPC) Worcestershire has helped over 1,000 local entrepreneurs to start, manage and expand successful small businesses.
Live well for longer by exercising with resistance bands
Published on Friday, 8th July 2022
From Friday, the 8th of July, visit your local library and pick up your FREE resistance band.
Gadgeteers’ Summer Reading Challenge launching across Worcestershire Libraries
Published on Tuesday, 5th July 2022
The Summer Reading Challenge for 2022 launches on Saturday 9th July.
‘Libraries Unlocked’ launches in Droitwich and Stourport
Published on Monday, 6th June 2022
Worcestershire County Council has invested in new technology which now offers longer opening hours at Droitwich and Stourport Libraries.
Right royal schedule of half term activities across Worcestershire Libraries
Published on Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Libraries across Worcestershire have a right royal schedule of activities this half term, as we continue to countdown to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
'Libraries Unlocked’ to launch in Stourport Library
Published on Monday, 16th May 2022
Worcestershire County Council has invested in new technology which will offer longer opening hours
'Libraries Unlocked' to launch in Droitwich Library
Published on Monday, 16th May 2022
Worcestershire County Council has invested in new technology which will offer longer opening hours.
Spring into action this Easter at Worcestershire Libraries
Published on Tuesday, 5th April 2022
With Easter fast approaching, are you on the hunt for fun things to do with the family?
New library exhibition explores the role news plays in our lives
Published on Wednesday, 9th February 2022
Has your relationship with the news changed?
Discover the joy of storytelling at Worcestershire Libraries
Published on Monday, 31st January 2022
Storytelling is a powerful tool that allows us to inspire, teach and connect with others.
Mystery solved: Linda Mather is coming to Bromsgrove Library next month
Published on Wednesday, 26th January 2022
Linda Mather is coming to Bromsgrove Library next month as author visits return to Worcestershire Libraries.
Winter Mini Challenge launches for 2021
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021
The Winter Mini Reading Challenge for 2021 launches today.
Redditch Remembered in Thread at Redditch Library
Published on Friday, 10th September 2021
A tapestry was unveiled at Redditch Library this week (Monday 6 Sept) that shows the town’s history.
One of Britain’s best known poets to visit the Hive this October
Published on Friday, 10th September 2021
One of Britain’s best known poets is visiting the Hive this October.
Sajid Javid MP visits Bromsgrove Library to view New Business and IP Centre
Published on Monday, 2nd August 2021
The new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, visited Bromsgrove Business & IP Centre (BIPC) last Friday..
Worcestershire libraries seek Wild World Heroes to take on the Summer Reading Challenge!
Published on Thursday, 8th July 2021
The Summer Reading Challenge is back and it’s time to become a Wild World Hero!
Worcestershire Libraries provide digital lifeline for local adults with learning disabilities
Published on Friday, 21st May 2021
30 adults with learning disabilities have been given a ‘Digital Lifeline’ by Worcestershire Libraries after receiving free internet-ready tablets, internet connection and ongoing digital support.
COVID-19 home testing kits available from libraries across Worcestershire from 6 April
Published on Thursday, 1st April 2021
It’s easier than ever to access home testing kits in your local community as libraries across Worcestershire become collection points from 6 April.
Worcestershire Libraries supports local residents to complete census survey
Published on Friday, 5th March 2021
Have you received a census pack and you’re not sure how to respond? Worcestershire Libraries are here to help.
Young Poet Laureate competition opens
Published on Thursday, 4th February 2021
Worcestershire's annual poetry competition has opened, inviting anyone aged 8 – 18 years to take part.
Go batty at Bromsgrove library this Halloween
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020
Go batty this half-term for Halloween with the Bat Attack activity sheet.
Final phase of re-opening for Worcestershire’s libraries
Published on Thursday, 3rd September 2020
All of Worcestershire’s libraries will be once again open for business this September.
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.
More of Worcestershire’s libraries are re-opening
Published on Friday, 24th July 2020
The re-opening of Worcestershire’s libraries continues to move forward, as the county is beginning to welcome back visitors and re-open for business.
Councillor Hodgson thanks library staff
Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020
Councillor Lucy Hodgson has visited Bromsgrove Library to thank staff for all their hard work and dedication during lockdown.
Worcestershire readers reach out to the Digital Library Hub during lockdown
Published on Thursday, 25th June 2020
Nearly fifty thousand e-books, audio books and e-magazines (47,703) have been downloaded from Worcestershire County Council’s digital library service in the last 3 months.
Six of Worcestershire’s libraries are currently due to re-open on Saturday July 4th
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020
Worcestershire’s libraries will begin to reopen next month after being closed for 3 months because of the coronavirus lockdown.
Get Silly with the Summer Reading Challenge
Published on Thursday, 4th June 2020
The Summer Reading Challenge is back and it’s time to join the Silly Squad.
Home to school transport provided
Published on Monday, 1st June 2020
As schools prepare to re-open from today, Worcestershire County Council has confirmed that Home to School transport will be provided.
Worcestershire Libraries launch new digital services for customers at home
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020
Libraries may be closed, but you can still access many library services, from your home.
And the winners are… New Young Poet Laureate for Worcestershire announced
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020
She may write that ‘It’s hard enough for you to say I love you’ in her poem ‘For Myself’ but the judges clearly loved her poem as Ellie Dart was crowned the county’s Young Poet Laureate for 2020.
Accessing books when libraries are shut
Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020
Worcestershire’s libraries may now be closed, but bookworms fear not, there are plenty of ways you can still curl up with a good book.
Welcoming Tom Sastry to Worcestershire for one night only
Published on Wednesday, 15th January 2020
Worcestershire will be welcoming poet Tom Sastry next week as he tours across the West Midlands with his debut collection ’A Man’s House Catches Fire’.
What were the most borrowed books of 2019 in Worcestershire Libraries?
Published on Friday, 3rd January 2020
If your new year’s resolution for 2020 is to read more, the most borrowed books of 2019 may give you some inspiration on where to start.
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.
Celebrating library volunteers' role in supporting communities
Published on Thursday, 5th December 2019
From leading a Lego club or Health Walk, being a digital champion or volunteering to deliver the Library Service at Home, these are just some of the ways volunteers are supporting their communities.
Tenbury Wells Library joins in the Mistletoe Festivities with mistletoe, magic and mayhem.
Published on Monday, 2nd December 2019
Magical tales and Christmas crafts are on offer at Tenbury library to celebrate the town’s mistletoe festival.
How books are bringing cheer this Christmas
Published on Thursday, 28th November 2019
A Christmas question; What can help you cook Christmas dinner, take you away from all the stresses of the big day and be an excellent gift or stocking filler for your nearest and dearest?
Read away the winter blues with the Winter Mini Challenge
Published on Wednesday, 27th November 2019
With a chill in the air, and the rain falling down, winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Why not join in the Winter Mini Challenge and get rewarded while you read?
All's fair in love and war as Redditch Library come out victorious in national romance fiction award
Published on Friday, 22nd November 2019
The course of true love really has run smooth for Redditch Library, after winning Library of the Year at this year’s Romantic Novelists’ Association Industry Awards.
Everything is awesome at Kidderminster Library golf club
Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019
Dogs on skateboards and ice cream trucks – just some of the wonderful creations children have been building at a new Lego club in Kidderminster.
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.
Start-Up Businesses supported at the Hive
Published on Monday, 14th October 2019
The Hive has proudly supported this year’s Start Up Day 2019, helping Worcestershire residents turn their business pipe dreams into a reality.
Worcestershire celebrates libraries in a digital world
Published on Monday, 7th October 2019
To mark Libraries Week, 7-12 October, libraries in Worcestershire are holding events and activities highlighting the different ways they can help people with digital support, services and activities.
What are Worcestershire residents reading this National Read a Book Day?
Published on Friday, 6th September 2019
Today is National Read A Book Day, giving you the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book, but what books have proved most popular in Worcestershire recently?
Calling all bookworms! Redditch Library receive their new books following reading challenge success
Published on Tuesday, 20th August 2019
There’s nothing better than getting stuck into a new book, and Redditch Library have recently received £1,000 worth of new books, after winning a national reading challenge.
Man on a mission to join 70 libraries will visit Pershore Library
Published on Monday, 19th August 2019
A poet has challenged himself to visit and join a library in every authority in the UK in a bid to encourage others to join their local library.
Man on a mission to join 70 libraries will visit Pershore Library
Published on Monday, 19th August 2019
A poet has challenged himself to visit and join a library in every authority in the UK in a bid to encourage others to join their local library.
Bella the space dog lands on Kidderminster Library
Published on Friday, 16th August 2019
A canine cosmic experience awaits children and their families this month, at Kidderminster Library.
Consider your future options at Redditch Library this coming Monday
Published on Friday, 9th August 2019
This coming Monday marks International Youth Day for 2019 and this year’s theme is transforming education.
Libraries strategy to be discussed at Cabinet
Published on Wednesday, 3rd July 2019
Feedback from a public consultation into the future of Worcestershire’s libraries will be discussed by the County Council’s Cabinet on July 11.
A look back as Redditch Library played their part in this year’s Blindfold Mile
Published on Friday, 14th June 2019
Redditch Library has been reflecting on a really positive day, as it hosted the Walking the Blindfold Mile event, on Saturday 8 June.
Explore history at The Hive
Published on Friday, 7th June 2019
This summer two tours will give the public a chance to explore The Hive and learn more about Worcester’s iconic golden building.
Redditch Library read their way to success in 200 million minutes challenge
Published on Friday, 31st May 2019
Redditch Library has been named as one of the national winners for this year’s 200 million minutes reading challenge.
Worcestershire Libraries support Dementia Action Week
Published on Monday, 20th May 2019
Libraries across Worcestershire will be running events to support Dementia Action Week, which runs from 20 -26 May 2019.
Libraries showcase help during Mental Health Awareness Week
Published on Friday, 10th May 2019
Libraries across Worcestershire will be hosting a variety of events next week to raise awareness of how they can help improve mental health.
Find out more about tracing your family history this month
Published on Tuesday, 2nd April 2019
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service will be hosting two website information sessions this month, to help those who would like to trace their family history.
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.
Join bestselling author Annie Murray at Redditch Library this April
Published on Monday, 25th March 2019
Bestselling Author Annie Murray will visit Redditch Library on Friday 12th April 2019.

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