Carlisle Library And Archives

Image of the Week cumbriaimagebank.org.uk Allonby ownership Mandie Phinn

Come along to Carlisle Library and join us at our Free Board Game Club.
All ages are welcome, please feel free to drop in at any time to play a game between 1pm and 3pm.

Save the date! As part of our 2019 Read Regional programme of events in June Carlisle Library will be hosting Catherine Isaac, who has also written many novels under the name Jane Costello. Tickets available shortly but put 20th June in your diary now!

Fab talk on the changes in crime writing and the part played by technology in today's crime novels, with Mike Craven and Kate Jackson...

Come and join us for a week of Local History Talks to celebrate Local History Month. Get your tickets now before they sell out.

STILL SOME TICKETS LEFT! Carlisle Library and Archives Author Event M W Craven Thursday 11th April 3.00pm
... Like a good crime novel? Then a serial killer committing murders in the Lake District's stone circles will be right up your street! We still have some tickets left for this event with M W Craven. The best-selling author of The Puppet Show will be in conversation with crime blogger and reviewer Kate Jackson at Carlisle Library. Held in conjunction with the Crime Writers' Association, this is an event not to be missed! Tickets £2.00 from Carlisle Library 01228 227312
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Winter is coming.....pop in and brush up on all things Westeros before April 15th......

What a good idea....

Sound advice from George R R Martin......whether you are a GoT fan or not....😊🐉

Image of the Week. The Swan Inn. Courtesy of cumbriaimagebank.org.uk

Great visit from “The Dig Appleby Research” Appleby Archaeology Group at #CarlisleArchives last night. To learn about the service & view documents relating to Appleby, like this gift in the form of a cyrograph by Richard of Musgrave, check out Cumbria Archives online catalogue, CASCAT for more information on the document, reference DMH/10/2/30

Join us for our new board game club to be held every Tuesday, 1.00 – 3.00pm at Carlisle library. Share quality time with family and friends, meet new people in your community. No need to book just turn up and please feel free to bring your own board games with you! We look forward to seeing you there!

Were you one of the 8 million who tuned in to Line of Duty on Sunday night? If you were, or if you enjoy crime novels, why not pop in and check out our new crime corner.... 🔍🕵️👨‍✈️

Come and Meet the Author Dr. Jane Platt Book Launch of Making of Their Mark - Learning to Read and Write in 19th-century Cumberland Carlisle Library Thursday 18th April 10 a.m. to 12 noon

The chess session is now fully booked, folks! We're sorry if you've missed out.... If you've booked but can no longer make it, please do let us know so that someone else can take your place. Thank you 😊

Author Event M W Craven Thursday 11th April 3.00pm
Like a good crime novel?... Then a serial killer committing murders in the Lake District's stone circles will be right up your street! M W Craven, from Cumbria and best-selling author of The Puppet Show, will be in conversation with crime blogger and reviewer Kate Jackson at Carlisle Library. Held in conjunction with the Crime Writers' Association, this is an event not to be missed! Tickets £2.00 from Carlisle Library 01228 227312
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Went to baby bounce for the first time today much better than expected and baby seemed to like it too. We often go to the library to get books for my 6 year old son. Staff are friendly, it's always warm and there's seats to share a story with your children.

We love Carlisle library. Every Tuesday we come to sing rhymes in the children's section and my daughter loves the fun! The staff are polite, helpful and caring. Thank you!

Singing with commoners choir and had a wonderful time. Friendly helpful staff , a really well organised event and libary in general. Thank you

Looks good so far i will go and take a look for myself

I’ve always loved Carlisle library. It’s a really calm and friendly place and I’ve always found the staff to be incredibly helpful. My son and I loved baby bounce today

I love Carlisle public library! I love the whole concept of borrowing something that I want, for a little while, then giving it back for someone else to enjoy. Thanks to all the staff for the vast array of items available, and for the friendly and helpful service you provide!

I LOVED THE LIBRARY SINCE CHILDHOOD, LOVE BOOKS, LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE, LEARN MORE IN A LIBRARY THROUGH CHOICE than any school.�

Great library not been for years as dnt live in carlisle, attended compost critters activity it was excellent- n also my 14 yr old son was helped by a lovely lady to find books he loves to read n join the library- very impressed xx

Carlisle Library is totally great. The staff are friendly and welcoming and there is something for everyone! Baby Bounce, IT Sessions, Large Print Books, a dedicated crime section (perfect for me!). I'd be lost without my local library!