Librarians are quiet heroes, guardians of the books, and underrated alternative to a search engine. They used to be our one stop for all our general knowledge needs however Google (other search engines are apparently available…) have slowly but surely taken that responsibility away from the libraries.
Librarians used to deal with all the strange, creepy, interesting, and outrageous questions the general public had to ask- and you will not believe some of the stuff people are willing to ask a stranger.














Rare Narnia Book raises £1K for charity
November 11, 2026
Rare Narnia Book raises £1K for charity
A rare first edition copy of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.…
Bridget Jones author launches writing award
November 6, 2026
Bridget Jones author launches writing award
Author Helen Fielding, best known for penning the Bridget Jones’ Diary series of novels, has…
The Joy of Books: new podcast launches
October 25, 2026
The Joy of Books: new podcast launches
The National Literacy Trust has announced the launch of a new podcast, ‘The Joy of…
It’s a Scream: FRA Recommends LGBTQ+ Halloween Reads
October 25, 2026
It’s a Scream: FRA Recommends LGBTQ+ Halloween Reads
The leaves are changing colour, Autumn has arrived and spooky season is just around the…
Netflix launch new partnership with the British Library
October 13, 2026
Netflix launch new partnership with the British Library
Netflix and the British library have launched a new national partnership for the UK which…
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to return nearly four decades later
October 13, 2026
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to return nearly four decades later
Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury are set to publish a new book in 2027. The…