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Palace Green Library
Palace Green Library
Palace Green Library is looking beautiful in the in the sun today 🌟
Did you know the building is home to Barker Research Library - one of our many fantastic library study spaces. You can also find our Archives and Special Collections there 😊
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Blurry photo of bookshelves with book cover for The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros. Text reading: Contemporary romance and historical fiction. Love, loss, and legacy. The power of storytelling. Available as e-book on Discover and Libby. Audiobook available on Discover and Libby.
Blurry photo of Durham Cathedral with book cover for The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. Text reading: A classic, groundbreaking work of sci-fi. Explores gender, sexuality, and identity. Political and societal commentary. Available as physical copies at Bill Bryson Library, ISC, and some colleges. Audiobook available on Libby.
Blurry photo of bookshelf with book covers for the Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton. Text reading: Fast-paced mystery series. Great example of the private-eye genre. Featuring a gritty female private investigator. Available as audiobooks on Libby.
Blurry photo of study spaces by a window with book covers for the Broken Earth Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin. Text reading: Sci-fi/Fantasy trilogy. Climate change dystopia. Grounded story of survivalism - hope in the darkness. Available as physical copies at Bill Bryson Library (all 3 books). Book 2 is available as an audiobook on Discover and Libby.
Blurry photo of bookshelf with book cover for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Text reading: Adult attitudes to race and class seen through the eyes of children. Fight for justice in America's Deep South. Coming of age. Available as physical copies at Bill Bryson Library, ISC, and some colleges. E-book available on Discover and Libby. Audiobook available on Discover and Libby.
Blurry photo of library stairs with book cover for Persuasion by Jane Austen. Text reading: A study in 18th-century society life, class, social mobility, and gender inequality. Love, regret, and second chances. Funny, sarcastic, and clever - Austen at her best. Available as physical copies at Bill Bryson Library, ISC, and some colleges. E-book available on Discover and Libby. Audiobook available on Discover and Libby.
Blurry photo of library stairs and a feminist symbol with text reading: Your BBL librarians recommended books for International Women's Day.
Blurry photo of Durham Cathedral with book covers for the How's Moving Castle trilogy by Diana Wynne Jones. Text reading: Magical fantasy trilogy. Subversion of fantasy tropes. Wildly incentive, sharply funny, while firmly grounded in real life. Book 1 is available as a physical copy at Billy Bryson Library, and all are available as e-books on Discover and Libby.
Blurry photo of bookshelves with book cover for The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Text reading: Dystopian and relevant. Based on real events. A classic must-read. Available as physical copies at Bill Bryson Library, ISC, and some colleges. E-book available on Discover and Libby.
Blurry photo of the Palatine view from the library with book covers for the Her Majesty's Royal Coven series by Juno Dawson. Text reading: Fantasy series about modern magic and ancient prophesies. Female friendships... and enemies. LGBTQ+. Book 1 is available as a physical copy at Bill Bryson Library. E-book available on Discover and Libby.
It's International Women's Day! ♀️
Here are some of our favourite books written by women 📚
Let us know your own recommendations in the comments 😊💜
#DULib #DurhamUniversity #IWD2026
Not on campus? Why not check out Libby to see which read is waiting for you next? www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
#WorldBookDay #WBD2026
WBD Display
WBD Display
Have you seen our selection of books available for you to borrow this World Book Day? We’re highlighting the books that you recently told us you loved! Pop into the Billy B today and see if there’s anything new for you to discover 📚
If you find one, bring it to the Help & Information Desk to collect a free National Book Token!
Don’t forget to tag us to share what you end up buying 📚
www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Photo of Lucky Ticket with National Book Token and Mini Billy Bee
Here's a reminder to keep an eye out for our Lucky Tickets!
From Monday 2 March – Friday 6 March we're hiding Lucky Tickets throughout the Billy B in celebration of World Book Day! 🎫
“Need to Read” boards
“Need to Read” boards
“Need to Read” boards
Have you seen our “Need to Read” boards as part of our World Book Day celebrations?
You can find them at:
🏢 The Billy B
🏢 Barker Research Library
🏢 ISC Library
Write the title and author of the book you want to recommend and share it on our boards!
#WorldBookDay #WBD2026
Have you found one yet? Remember to tag us to share what you find!
#WorldBookDay #WBD2026
Lucky Ticket hidden in books
📚 Today’s the start of our Lucky Ticket Giveaway to celebrate World Book Day in the Billy B!
We’ll be hiding our Lucky Tickets throughout the Library until Friday 6 March - find one to collect your National Book Token from the Help and Information Desk!
Flowers outside of Bill Bryson Library
It's so lovely seeing the snowdrops and crocuses popping up outside of the Billy B 🌷🌼 Spring is on the way!
If you're visiting us, why not have a study break and take in the beautiful views around campus? 😊 #DULib
We’ll be hiding our Lucky Tickets throughout the Library – find one and collect your National Book Token from the Help and Information Desk! Don’t forget to tag us to share what you pick 📚
To find out more, visit our website 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Lucky Ticket photos
Lucky Ticket photos
To celebrate World Book Day, we're running a Lucky Ticket giveaway in the Billy B from Monday 2 March – Friday 6 March! 🎫
Library litmus test display
Library litmus test display
Library litmus test display
World Book Day is coming and we’re starting the celebrations early with our Library Litmus Test 🗳️
Cast your vote In the Billy B this week and tell us which titles stole your heart, and which ones ... didn’t quite
Look out for the results coming soon 👀
#DULib #WorldBookDay #DurhamUniversity
Here’s one of those moments - a photo of the stunning Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, captured by one of our team near our International Study Centre Library 😊
If you’d like to share your own #MindfulMondayMoment, make sure you tag us and use the hashtag #MindfulMonday 🧘
Infinity Bridge in Stockton
We want to focus on wellbeing all year round, so as part of that, we’re going to share with you moments when we have stopped and mindfully noticed the world around us 💜
Pillar with drawing of Bee in chalk. Underneath is the text "Billy Bee was here" and a drawing of a heart.
Pillar with drawing of Bee in chalk. Underneath is the text "Billy Bee was here" and a drawing of a heart.
You know about our Doodle Wall in the Billy B, but have you seen that we now also have a chalkboard pillar for doodles and messages too? Feel free to add a note or drawing - we love to see your creativity on show 🐝💜 #DULib #DoodleWall
Happy New Year of the Horse 🐎
The horse symbolises perseverance, independence and energy. We wish you a happy and prosperous year! You can get involved by coming to our celebration at the Oriental Museum 💜
www.durham.ac.uk/things-to-do...
#DULib #SpringFestival2026 @duthingstodo.bsky.social
Find out more about Nocciola The Drawer's 'Meet the Ball' mural at Maiden Castle 👉 stories.durham.ac.uk/meet-the-ball/
@duthingstodo.bsky.social
#RAKDay #RandomActsOfKindness #MakeKindnessTheNorm
Motivational trading card
This Random Acts of Kindness Day, pick up a motivational trading card made by local artist Nocciola The Drawer. Take one to keep or pass on to a friend.
You could be welcoming people at the Help and Information desk, shelving returned books, or helping to keep the library a great place to work and study 📚
For more info and to apply, check out our advert here (closing date 26 February): durham.taleo.net/careersectio... (2/2)
Are you a current student continuing next year? Why not join our team! We're looking for a student Customer Services Assistant to join us for the 2026/27 academic year 😊 (1/2)
➡️ Add your note to our heart wall or post it in our Valentine's Day letterbox
➡️ Fill in the question box on our Instagram Stories
Valentine's day display
Valentine's day display
Valentine's day display
This Valentine’s Day, tell us how you feel about the Library ❤️
We want to hear what you love about the Library or if you'd like us to do anything differently. You can tell us in two ways...
Head over to our website to find out more and how to get started: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Book covers displayed in a grid on top of a rainbow background
Looking for an LGBT+ History Month-themed read? ☀️📚 Why not explore the Liberate My Library collection on Libby?
Through Libby, you can now access our latest digital leisure reading and wellbeing collections for free, with over 5,000 eBooks, audiobooks and magazines available! 😊
Two ducks outside the Oriental Museum
Two ducks outside the Oriental Museum
Everyone needs a break now and then - even these ducks decided to take a trip away from the pond to explore outside the Oriental Museum 😊 Follow their lead and take a well-deserved break from your studies 💜 #DULib
Items available include:
🔹 Coloured overlays
🔹 Deaf alerter
🔹 DVD/Blu-ray player
🔹 Ear defenders
🔹 Ethernet cable
🔹 Headphones
🔹 Magnifiers
🔹 Marble mouse
🔹 Multi charging cables
🔹 Sensory fidgets (assorted)
🔹 Whiteboard markers
🔹 Wired computer mouse (mini)
🔹 Wobble cushion
#DULib #DULibSupport
Magnifier in use
Ear defenders. There is a person using a computer in the background.
Loanable equipment at Bill Bryson Library 🔎🎧🖱️
Did you know we offer loanable equipment for all users as part of our accessibility support? Alongside IT equipment, you can borrow a range of helpful items from the Help and Information Desk on Level 2 😊