As part of the Blam! Graphic novel promotion in February, caricaturist, Brick came to Central Lending Library and did caricatures of some of our customers. See more...

Blam! also saw Graphic novelist Paul Gravett give a fascinating talk to a large audience at the library as well as a brand new Graphic Novel collection.

Hardeep began with a reading from the book and then talked to the audience about his experiences travelling, cooking and being on TV. The appreciative audience then had an opportunity to ask Hardeep questions, and there were no shortage of interesting things asked.

The theme of the workshop was Heroes and Heroines – in line with the National Poetry Day theme and Lydia worked all the participants very hard and they produced lots of poems. See more...

At the beginning of October around 30 people attended an event at Westcotes Library for Reading Groups so members could meet each other, get to know what the libraries could do for them and generally to have a good time.

Local Crime author Rod Duncan spoke at the event.

October found Leicester’s Libraries full of Crime as part of the Crime Scene East Midlands promotion co-ordinated by the The East Midlands Readers and Libraries Development project Emrald. Enthusiastic audiences greeted two Crime writing duos. See more...

Local authors Jane Adams and newcomer Jim Green, entertained a packed Knighton Library with accounts of their writing lives and readings from their work.

Central Lending Library played host to bestselling Simon Beckett and new writer SJ Bolton (pictured) who chilled the audience to the bone with their forensic details and lots of talk about snakes. There were many interesting questions from the audience. See more...

The afternoon library club also played host to an illustrated talk from Leicestershire Police and 30 plus members listened to a fascinating talk about the role of forensics in the fight against real life crime.

As part of Older People's Month there was a day of celebration at Central Lending Library.

A group of older people, including local poet Bobba Bennett (pictured) took part in an enjoyable writing workshop led by resident poet, The Bookdoctor.

See more ... and read a poem by Bobba