Festive Fun

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Wonderful what's on

Join us for festive themed theatre and storytime events.

We have a wide range of regular groups and events. Our branch libraries are kept warm and comfortable, come along, sit, relax, join in with crafting, coding, board games, chats about books and everything else. All ages welcome.

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Cosy Christmas reads

Get comfortable with a festive read. Reserve online to pick up in branch. Or choose an eBook or eAudiobook.

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Relax with our Digital Library

eBooks

Download our festive selection to your phone, tablet or computer and read with ease.

eAudiobooks

Listen along while you bake cookies, put up decorations, or as you walk along in the winter wonderland.

Browse on Overdrive How to download eaudiobooks

eMagazines

Download the latest editions of craft, cookery and interest magazines for Free for fabulous ideas and activities.

Browse on PressReader How to download emagazines

eComics

Thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Log in free with your library card.

To access any of our online catalogue services or digital library items, you need to be a member of East Riding Libraries and have a card number with Pin. Find out how to join the library for free.

Mental Health Check-In

With darker evenings and colder days, it's natural to feel more down than usual. This festive period isn't always a happy time for everyone. It's important to also take care of your mental health. Check out our books on prescription, Boditrax offers and more in the health zone.

Health and Wellbeing with Libraries

If you are ever concerned about your or a loved one's mental health, you can find information and advice on Healthy Minds in East Riding.

Christmas opening times

View all changes to our branch, Library Now and mobile stops in our opening times directory.

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Design a Christmas Jumper - Competition Closed

In Early December, we invited young visitors to East Riding Libraries to design a Christmas jumper for a chance at winning a Christmas themed book! The competition is now closed, and winners will be contacted directly. You can still download the template and have some festive fun at home. We would love to see your creative ideas still! Share them with us on Facebook, X or Instagram!

Download template

Download and print the template at home for a festive fun activity.

Competition is closed
Please note that the Design a Christmas Jumper competition closed on Saturday, 13 December 2025. We'd be delighted to see any creatively decorated jumpers shared on social media, but there will be no prize.