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James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021

James Reckitt Library Trust - 27th January 2021

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021.

James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020

James Reckitt Library Trust - 20th January 2020

The shortlist has been announced for the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020.

James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2019

James Reckitt Library Trust - 11th January 2019

The shortlist for the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2019 has now been announced.

JRLT Major Project Awards 2018

James Reckitt Library Trust - 26th November 2018

The Trust is pleased to announce the following awards to fund three creative, community focussed projects:

What’s On at Hull Libraries > October to December 2018

James Reckitt Library Trust - 1st October 2018

We are proud to support an extensive range of activities taking place at libraries across the city.

James Reckitt Library Trust Seeks New Trustee

James Reckitt Library Trust - 23rd August 2018

A vacancy has arisen for a trustee to join the Board of the James Reckitt Library Trust.

Hull Libraries Out of School Activities 2018

James Reckitt Library Trust - 2nd July 2018

The James Reckitt Library Trust is delighted to provide funding to support an exciting range of ongoing and new projects designed to extend the reach of the Hull Library Service.

James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2018

James Reckitt Library Trust - 7th February 2018

The shortlist for the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2018 has now been revealed.

What’s On at Hull Libraries > January - March 2018

- 1st January 2018

Check out the latest What's On guide from Hull Libraries and find out about the huge range of fantastic free events and activities that we help to support.

Turner Prize Winner Lubaina Himid’s book available in Hull Libraries

James Reckitt Library Trust - 6th December 2017

The James Reckitt Library Trust and Hull Libraries are delighted to hear that Lubaina Himid has been announced the winner of the Turner Prize 2017.

Destination Sweet Minerva Charts a Course to the New Library of Hull

James Reckitt Library Trust - 14th September 2017

Over the coming months, the Trust will be working with individuals and organisations across the city and beyond to develop the concept of the Library of Hull into a truly world-class, world-leading development proposal. 

Rethinking Public Libraries - James Reckitt Library Trust Publishes Major Report

James Reckitt Library Trust - 14th July 2017

The Trust has published a wide-ranging and radical report on the future of public libraries in Hull.  The report, entitled Rethinking public library services in Hull: a framework for transformation and growth, is also seen as a significant contribution to the national debate about the future of public libraries.

The Big Malarkey Festival - Hull’s First Children’s Literature Festival

James Reckitt Library Trust - 7th July 2017

So much fun was had at last weeks Big Malarkey  – Hull’s first children’s literature festival.

The James Reckitt Library Trust is delighted this inaugural event has been such a huge success for children of all ages, and their grown-ups!

Success for Hull Libraries Makerspace Bid

James Reckitt Library Trust - 22nd March 2017

The James Reckitt Library Trust awarded Hull Libraries £45,000 towards the development of a Makerspace which has enabled them to make a successful bid to the ‘Libraries Opportunities for Everyone Innovation Fund’ for £242,783.

JRLT Major Project Awards 2017

James Reckitt Library Trust - 28th February 2017

In this auspicious year as UK City of Culture, the James Reckitt Library Trust is pleased to be funding 3 major projects as part of the Hull 2017 celebrations.

What Do Libraries Deliver?

Richard Heseltine - 27th June 2016

Earlier this year the Government’s Libraries Taskforce published a consultation document entitled 'Libraries Deliver: Ambition for Public Libraries in England 2016-2021'.