Derby Libraries

In the past libraries were mainly about books, books and more books, which is great. Books are so important for us whatever age or stage we are.  These days there’s a lot more going on in your local library than ever before.  Some of the activities on offer across all of Derby include, regular story time, Chatterbook groups for the young ones, e-book library, Reading Chain for adults, lunch time poetry readings to name but a few. Derby has many state-of-the-art libraries run by the Derby City Council. There will be one close to you with so many libraries to choose from. Here is a list of some of the local Derby libraries:

·         Allenton Library: Postal address is; Poole Street, Allenton, Derby DE24 9DE- Phone 01332 64231 -Library Manager: Shirley Maund

·         Allestree Library: Postal address is: Park Farm Centre, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QN-Phone 01332 380712- Library Manager: Christine Heward

·         Alvaston Library: Postal address is: 1252-1254 London Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8QP-Phone 01332 380712- Library Managers: Jas Bolla, Catherine Mitchell

·         Blagreaves Library: Postal address is: Blagreaves Lane, Littleover, Derby DE23 1PT-Phone 01332 255403- Library Manager: Collette Levers

·         Derby Central Library: Postal address is: The Wardwick, Derby DE1 1HS-Phone 01332 641702-Library Manager: Paul Rodgers

·         Chaddesden Library: Postal address is: Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6LN-Phone 01332 672352- Library Manager: Dawn Gebski

·         Chellaston Library: Postal address is: Chellaston Library, Barley Croft, Chellaston Derby DE73 6TU-Phone 01332 702614-Library Manager: Ricki Roche

·         Derwent Community Library: Postal address is: Revive Healthy Living Centre, Roe Farm Lane, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6ET-Phone 01332 642250-Library Manager: Mark Eldridge

·         Derby Home Library Service: Postal address is: Blagreaves Lane, Littleover, Derby DE23 1PT-Phone 01332 255409-Library Manager: Paula Brown

·         Derby Library Headquarters: Postal address is: Derby City Libraries, Roman House, Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1XB-Phone 01332 64179- Head of Library Services: David Potton

·         Derby Local Studies Library: Postal address is: 25b Irongate, Derby, Derby DE1 3GL-Phone 01332 642240-Library Manager: Mark Young

·         Mackwworth Library: Postal address is: Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4BG- Phone 01332 380712-Library Manager: Helen Macrae

·         Mickleover Library: Postal address is: Holly End Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0EA-Phone 01332 718926-Library Manager: Jenny Shaw

·         Pear Tree Library: Postal address is: Pear Tree Road, Derby, DE23 8NQ-Phone 01332 715260-Library Manager: Charan Rattu

·         Sinfin Library: Postal address is District Centre, Arleston Lane, Sinfin, Derby DE24 3DS-Phone 01332 711302-Library Manager: Dave Warren

·         Spondon Library: Postal address is: Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FG-Phone 01332 380712-Library Manager: Vicky Harrison

·         Springwood Library: Postal address is: Springwood Library, Springwood Leisure Centre, Springwood Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2RQ-Phone 01332 669123-Library Manager: Karen Varnava

Derby Central Library

This wonderfully historic yet up-to-date library, with wheelchair access, houses a large collection of books, eBook’s, language courses and e-reference library, citizenship courses and other books available in a vast range of languages and formats. This central and well know landmark also offers regular advice sessions about home energy to help you save money. There are lots of other regular events to suit everyone. Here they have the Chatterbooks children group. The children meet in a safe yet creative place.  Your children can enjoy arts and crafts, reading stories and singing songs.

Library Catalogue

You can search for books using the library catalogue. If what you're looking for is been taken out by another person, you can put a hold on it for free. All you need to do is give your borrowers number and PIN. If you don't have PIN number contact your local library and they will help you get your PIN number for no charge. You can browse the library catalogue online and order your books to be sent to your local Derby library.

Joining Derby Library

Anyone can join a Derby library if you are a resident of Derby. If you work or study in Derby you can also join the library. If you're just visiting for a short time, they will allow you to join as a guest. You need to show proof of your name and address. You can bring in your driver's license, gas or electricity bill, medical card or Gold Card. You can use the library as soon as you get signed up. You will be able to keep the books for up to four weeks from the date you borrowed them. You can renew your books by telephone or by coming into the library.

Derby Library E-Books

You can get your e-books really easily just download the free software and activate it. Look through the library catalog and download the book of your choice.  You just need to use a valid library card.

Late fees and damaged items

The standard late fee is 16p a day for each book and up to a maximum of 6.40 for each book. The Concessionary late fee is 5p a day for each book and up to a maximum of 2 for each book. Audio books are the same standard late fee as regular book fees.

If you lose or damage any of the books including the audio books you will be charged for the full current replacement cost that has been in the library stock for up to two years.

Derby Library Lending Services

You can borrow up to twenty audio books for four weeks. Audio books are available in compact disc or cassette. You may have to pay a hire charge which is 70p. If you are on Incapacity Benefit, Working Families Tax Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support or you are sixty and over there is no charge.

Joining the Library Online

You can join the library online. Go to the website: www.derby.gov.uk.com and go to the library section. Click where it says join online and fill in the form. The library will email you your library card and PIN. You will be able to place books on hold with this information. If you decide you want to use the Lending Services you must pick up your library card from your local library. You will still need to show identification to get your card.

Derby Library Archive

The Derby Library Archive is at the County Hall Local Studies Library, Libraries and Heritage Department, County Hall, MATLOCK, Derbyshire DE4 3AG. The County Hall Local Studies Library in Matlock holds the complete Derbyshire Census returns.

The Buxton Library has copies of the High Peak area. They also have access to the local newspapers dating back to the mid 1800's. Buxton Library, Kents banks School, Kents Banks Road, BUXTON SK17 9HJ

The Sheffield Local Studies Library has local history books and printed parish register transcriptions. Sheffield Local Studies Library, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ

Derby Library Events

Sign up for your free library newsletter on the library website. It will let you know about upcoming events at your local library. It will also give you reviews on books. It will tell you what books are coming out. They give you a lot of information for upcoming events for your local library.