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Coventry Libraries and Information Service (part of @coventrycc)| E: libraries247@coventry.gov.uk T: 02476832314 | active on Twitter on weekdays | #CovLibraries

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TODAY!!! Local crime writer Paul Gitsham, creator of DCI Warren Jones, will be at promoting his latest book 'Deadly Truths' at Tile Hill Library, 2pm-3pm. t: 02476786785. e: tilehill.library@coventry.gov.uk No booking required and all welcome at this free event.
Photo of Paul Gitsham with three of his book covers. Web of Lies, The Aftermath and his new book Deadly Truths.

ALT Photo of Paul Gitsham with three of his book covers. Web of Lies, The Aftermath and his new book Deadly Truths.
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Local crime writer Paul Gitsham, creator of DCI Warren Jones, will be at promoting his latest book 'Deadly Truths' at Tile Hill Library on Saturday 13 June, 2pm-3pm. t: 02476786785. e: tilehill.library@coventry.gov.uk No booking required and all welcome at this free event.
Photo of Paul Gitsham with three of his book covers

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Due to general maintenance, public PCs will be unavailable on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June at Central Library. Free Wi-Fi will still be available. The nearest libraries with computers are Stoke and Hillfields. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. @coventrycc
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Find a local library here orlo.uk/G19Gz

Community libraries - search results – Coventry City Council

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Taiwan Travelogue, written by YΓ‘ng Shuāng-zǐ and translated from Mandarin Chinese by Lin King, has been announced as the winner of the International Booker Prize 2026. Reserve your copy coventry.gov.uk/librarycatal… and shortlisted titles available to borrow thebookerprizes.com/
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Hummmm 🧘 come join us at Jubilee Crescent for Chair Yoga on Tuesday 9 and 23 June at 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Sessions are led by a trained yoga instructor. To register interest, please contact Jubilee Crescent on 024 7678 6981 or jubileecrescent.library@coventry.gov.uk @coventrycc
A poster promoting Chair Yoga at Jubilee Crescent Library. The poster shows an illustration of three people doing chair yoga.

ALT A poster promoting Chair Yoga at Jubilee Crescent Library. The poster shows an illustration of three people doing chair yoga.
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Feeling Crafty? Come along to an all materials provided craft workshop, it's free to join for families! Fri 29 May, Sat 13 June 10am-1pm at Foleshill Library Sun 14 June 12.30pm-3.30pm, Sat 4 July 9am-12pm at Central Library @CoventryRocks @coventrycc @Cov_FamilyHubs
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Redo an Agatha Christie cover! Pick a title & design a new cover in any medium. Templates ready at your library. Your art could feature in the British Library! To enter, email the design to living.knowledge@bl.uk with your name, title of book & your library. Due Tues 30 June 2026
Poster of Agatha Christie book covers including the 'The Sittaford Mystery' and 'A Caribbean Mystery'.

ALT Poster of Agatha Christie book covers including the 'The Sittaford Mystery' and 'A Caribbean Mystery'.
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We loved having Sufiya Ahmed in Central and Foleshill Libraries yesterday and hearing more of her latest book 'Under Fire' available in libraries across the cityπŸ“– ! As part of the National Year of Reading, come to your local library and see what's on! @coventrycc @sufiyaahmed
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Due to general maintenance, public PCs will be unavailable on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June at Central Library. Free Wi-Fi will still be available. The nearest libraries with computers are Stoke and Hillfields. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. @coventrycc
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Find a local library here orlo.uk/eT7uT

Community libraries - search results – Coventry City Council

coventry.gov.uk
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Introducing our new series, Myth Buster MondaysπŸ™Œ A common stereotype is β€œNobody goes to the Library anymore”. We are proud that in April 2026, we had 6724 of you visit over 800 events in our Libraries! Look out for more debunks and don’t forget to like and share! @coventrycc
Myth Buster Monday graphic. The myth is that nobody goes to the Library anymore. The graphic shows books at the bottom.

ALT Myth Buster Monday graphic. The myth is that nobody goes to the Library anymore. The graphic shows books at the bottom.

Myth Buster Monday graphic. The fact is that in April 2026, Coventry Libraries had 6724 visits to over 800 events. The graphic shows books at the bottom.

ALT Myth Buster Monday graphic. The fact is that in April 2026, Coventry Libraries had 6724 visits to over 800 events. The graphic shows books at the bottom.
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Have you seen crime writers Simon McCleave and Tim Sullivan πŸ”Ž ? We will during the free event on Sat 27 June 2-3pm in Central Library. To book, email central.library@coventry.gov.uk or call 024 7683 2314 @simon_mccleave @TimJRSullivan @The_CWA @readingagency @coventrycc
A poster of two authors, Simon McCleave and Tim Sullivan for National Crime Reading Month. The poster promotes meeting the two authors in Central Library on 27 June at 2pm till 3pm.

ALT A poster of two authors, Simon McCleave and Tim Sullivan for National Crime Reading Month. The poster promotes meeting the two authors in Central Library on 27 June at 2pm till 3pm.
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ChassΓ© your way to Central Library on 2 June at 11.30 for the free and fabulous Family Ballet Workshop! Organised by the Black British Ballet Project and led by one of their own dancers Ben Love @coventrycc
Poster for a Family Ballet Workshop on Tuesday 2 June at 11.30am at Central Library. The poster features ballet shoes and the Black British Ballet logo.

ALT Poster for a Family Ballet Workshop on Tuesday 2 June at 11.30am at Central Library. The poster features ballet shoes and the Black British Ballet logo.
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Maintenance to the library computer system this weekend may cause delays to services and affect the Librarys Online Public Catalogue, Library App & childrens Planet Library App. You can contact us during opening hours by calling 024 7683 2314 or email libraries247@coventry.gov.uk
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Thrill seekers, join us at Willenhall Library on Friday 5 June at 5.30pm to 6.30pm for our free event to meet Paul Gitsham. For further information, contact Willenhall Library on: 024 7678 6991 or Email willenhall.library@coventry.gov.uk @DCIJoneswriter @coventrycc
Poster announcing author Paul Gitsham's appearance at Willenhall Library on Friday 5 June at 5.30pm to 6.30pm. The poster features his portrait and book covers.

ALT Poster announcing author Paul Gitsham's appearance at Willenhall Library on Friday 5 June at 5.30pm to 6.30pm. The poster features his portrait and book covers.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bell Green Library is closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. @coventrycc
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Hummmm 🧘 come join us at Jubilee Crescent for Chair Yoga on Tuesday 9 and 23 June at 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Sessions are led by a trained yoga instructor. To register interest, please contact Jubilee Crescent on 024 7678 6981 or jubileecrescent.library@coventry.gov.uk @coventrycc
A poster promoting Chair Yoga at Jubilee Crescent Library. The poster shows an illustration of three people doing chair yoga.

ALT A poster promoting Chair Yoga at Jubilee Crescent Library. The poster shows an illustration of three people doing chair yoga.
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Coventry Libraries and Information Service πŸ“š retweeted
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There’s another way to contact your GP practice, by simply sending your symptoms and requests through their website or the NHS App. Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it. For more info ➑️ nhs.uk/GPOnlineForms
A female student in a library typing on a laptop. Text reads 'migraines more often' 'Tap it, type it and we'll take care of it'. Logos read 'UK Government' and 'NHS Fit For The Future'.

ALT A female student in a library typing on a laptop. Text reads 'migraines more often' 'Tap it, type it and we'll take care of it'. Logos read 'UK Government' and 'NHS Fit For The Future'.

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Redo an Agatha Christie cover! Pick a title & design a new cover in any medium. Templates ready at your library. Your art could feature in the British Library! To enter, email the design to living.knowledge@bl.uk with your name, title of book & your library. Due Tues 30 June 2026
Poster of Agatha Christie book covers including the 'The Sittaford Mystery' and 'A Caribbean Mystery'.

ALT Poster of Agatha Christie book covers including the 'The Sittaford Mystery' and 'A Caribbean Mystery'.
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