It's World Book Night this month! To celebrate #WBN we'll be at Queensgate Shopping Centre on Wednesday 23 April (9am-4pm). Find us near the Westgate Arcade turning to chat about all things books and discover all about what Peterborough Libraries & Archives has to offer.

Help preserve Peterborough’s history! Got historical records worth safeguarding? Donate them to Peterborough Archives and keep our heritage alive for future generations. If you want to find out more, get in touch with us today: https://t.co/J5bLylGpH5

We’re going animal mad in the library this half term. Find out more: https://t.co/JUOdSjcUy9

Archives Event: Join us for an illustrated talk on Fenland Ague: The Story of Malaria in the Fens with Dr. Martyn Thomas. 12 March 2025, 2:30pm John Clare Theatre, Central Library Find out more: https://t.co/UXRcmh3dn7

Curious about the history of your home? Start your journey of discovery at the Local Studies and #PboroArchives room at Central Library! Uncover hidden details and connect with the past of your house. For opening hours: https://t.co/J5bLylGXwD

A rare snowy day in Peterborough is captured in this postcard from 1907. We have over 500 postcards from the early to mid-20th century in #Pboroarchives to look at. Book an appointment to view the past. https://t.co/J5bLylGXwD

Facts about Peterborough: The district of Boongate was originally ‘Bondgate’, named after the workmen building the Cathedral as they were ‘bonded’ to their guild. The Archives Local Studies collection has a number of books on Boongate. https://t.co/J5bLylGpH5

Exciting news! Over 600 children have already joined in the Summer Reading Challenge at Peterborough Libraries! But don't worry, there's still time to participate. Children can still join and read 6 books before the challenge ends on Sep 7. https://t.co/BVwBS7jSFE

We're delighted to announce that we are going to be hosting a free Letter Writing Workshop @PboroLibraries Central Library on 13th June 💌. If you are in the area please do come down to the library and join us to write letters to those living with cancer, no booking required ✍️.

Join us for an informal business coffee morning at BIPC Peterborough on June 11- let's chat, source business support and have coffee too! https://t.co/X7UDw6Z6i9

Join our Project Officer, Rachel, for a free children's wildlife arts and crafts session at Werrington Library! Please email: rachel.coyle@froglife.org for further information or visit our website: https://t.co/OSlVMuf6Q8 @PboroLibraries

Join our Project Officer, Rachel, for a free children's wildlife arts and crafts session at Werrington Library! All materials are provided. Please email: rachel.coyle@froglife.org for further information or visit our website: https://t.co/khe4wt26FT @PboroLibraries

Join us in the fang-tastic family fun on Saturday 21 October! 🎃 Follow the map, solve some devilish tricks and win treats from 6 businesses, including a free book from Peterborough Central Library! 📚 @PboroLibraries #events #peterborough #halloweentrail #peterboroughpositive

We've launched BIPC Jumpstart grants and business programme! Our first event has taken place 'How to use a Business Model Canvas' @britishlibrary Business grants of up to £10K available, open to all https://t.co/y9RzomYo8B T & C's and events. @CambsCC @SCDC_Business @InvestHunts

Our Year 4 #BCASuperheroes loved their visit to @PboroLibraries on @WorldBookDayUK 📚 They got to ask questions about the library, take part in a scavenger hunt & had the opportunity to read & borrow some great books! 😊 @GreenwoodAcad #lovereading

As part of our @WorldBookDayUK celebrations ALL our classes are visiting @PboroLibraries 📚 Today was the turn of our Year 3 #BCASuperheroes 😊#lovereading #readingforpleasure 📚 @GreenwoodAcad

#HighFiveALibrarianDay

Our no nuance November take: reading children's books is reading, the same as reading adults' books

Happy Fireworks Night! Make sure to celebrate by watching the fireworks, but don't forget where the celebration came from - Guy Fawkes and his night of treason.