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It's #WorldBookDay!
@bradfordcollege.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

Take a look at our amazing #ReadingCollection and let's get reading!

library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/readingcollection

#Bradfordcollege #Bradford #lovebooks #reading #love #books

05.03.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
As part of the upcoming World Book Day, there is a Online Virtual Event on the 26th February at 5:30 pm, here:

www.worldbookday.com

Called: Behind the Magic: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child digital event

Also, come and read our collection of #HarryPotter books and - Tell us what you love too!

As part of the upcoming World Book Day, there is a Online Virtual Event on the 26th February at 5:30 pm, here: www.worldbookday.com Called: Behind the Magic: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child digital event Also, come and read our collection of #HarryPotter books and - Tell us what you love too!

As part of the upcoming #WorldBookDay, there is a Online Virtual Event on the 26th February at 5:30 pm, here:

www.worldbookday.com

Also, come and read our collection of #HarryPotter books and #TellUsWhatYouLove

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #Bradfordcollege #bradford #books #love

25.02.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
It's Pancake Day! (AKA Shrove Tuesday) 

library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/getcreative
> Cooking at home

It's Pancake Day! (AKA Shrove Tuesday) library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/getcreative > Cooking at home

It's Pancake Day! (AKA Shrove Tuesday) let's get flipping...
@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #Pancakeday #ShroveTuesday #Lent #40daysbeforeeaster

library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/getcreative
> Cooking at home

17.02.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image It's Friday Film Club time! This one is 'Legendary Ladies'.

All four can be borrowed from our Film Collection or streamed on estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's Film Blog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

It's Friday Film Club time! This one is 'Legendary Ladies'. All four can be borrowed from our Film Collection or streamed on estream. Have a look at Ashley Choudry's Film Blog here: Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

It's Friday #FilmClub time! This one is 'Legendary Ladies'.

All four can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on #estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #womensHistorymonth #February #march #issue

13.02.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why not have a blind date with a book?
As we all know, we shouldn't "judge a book by its cover". So, come to your #library and pick from our collection of wrapped books, and have a #blinddate with a book! Happy Valentines everyone!

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog/blind-date-with-a-book

Why not have a blind date with a book? As we all know, we shouldn't "judge a book by its cover". So, come to your #library and pick from our collection of wrapped books, and have a #blinddate with a book! Happy Valentines everyone! Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog/blind-date-with-a-book

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As we all know, we shouldn't "judge a book by its cover". So, come to your #library and pick from our collection of wrapped books, and have a #blinddate with a book! #HappyValentines everyone!

library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog/blind-date-with-a-book

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social

13.02.2026 11:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our Academic Liaison Librarian, Amanda Fernandes, who has won CoLRiC’s Jeff Cooper Inspirational Information Professional of the Year Award! #inspirational @bradfordcollege.bsky.social @colric.bsky.social
Read more here:
library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog
www.colric.org.uk

09.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stormzy calls reading a β€˜superpower’ as he backs accessible books campaign The musician is championing the annual Quick Reads initiative, which will release six short, digestible titles for β€˜nonreaders and lapsed readers’ in April for Β£1 each

Stormzy calls reading a β€˜superpower’ as he backs accessible books campaign
@theguardian.com @quickreads.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

05.02.2026 10:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
As part of our Friday  Film Club, the library's  Film Blog, we will be showing the film Black Swan at both the David Hockney Library and the Trinity Green Library.

Showtimes are:

David Hockney Library:
Friday the 30th January
12:00 - 2:00 pm
In the Library Reading Zone

Trinity Green Library: 
Thursday 29th January
12:30 - 2:30 pm
In the Library Area


Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #blog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

All films featured in Ashley's blog can be borrowed from our Film Collection or streamed on estream.

As part of our Friday Film Club, the library's Film Blog, we will be showing the film Black Swan at both the David Hockney Library and the Trinity Green Library. Showtimes are: David Hockney Library: Friday the 30th January 12:00 - 2:00 pm In the Library Reading Zone Trinity Green Library: Thursday 29th January 12:30 - 2:30 pm In the Library Area Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #blog here: Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog All films featured in Ashley's blog can be borrowed from our Film Collection or streamed on estream.


Have a look at Ashley Choudry's blog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

All films featured in Ashley's blog can be borrowed from our FilmCollection or streamed on estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's blog here: Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog All films featured in Ashley's blog can be borrowed from our FilmCollection or streamed on estream.

As part of our Friday #FilmClub, the library's #Filmblog, we will be showing the film Black Swan at both the David Hockney Library and the Trinity Green Library.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #blog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social

28.01.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There are 3x as many laptops for you to borrow at the #DavidHockneyBuilding!

Borrow 1 laptop for 3 hours. Please use it within the college building, and remember to plug the charger in when returning it. Find out more here:
Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/borrowinglaptop

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social

26.01.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Friday #FilmClub time! This one is 'Maintaining Mentality'.

All four can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on #estream.

Look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:
Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #Rambo #littlemisssunshineβ˜€οΈ #stillalice #BlackSwan

16.01.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Next week, we will be running a Film Club event in the Reading Zone of the David Hockney Library.

Taking place from Monday to Thursday (15th - 18th December).

Showtime starts at 12 pm and ends before 2 pm.

Monday 15th – Gremlins
Tuesday 16th – Santa Who?
Wednesday 17th – Edward Scissorhands
Thursday 18th – Mystery Showing

The films are what you might describe as β€˜alternative’ Christmas films, and not so traditional, but have become cult classics.

The films shown are part of Ashley Choudry’s monthly Film Blog, and its most recent edition, called 'An Alternative Christmas'.

You can read it here:
library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

Next week, we will be running a Film Club event in the Reading Zone of the David Hockney Library. Taking place from Monday to Thursday (15th - 18th December). Showtime starts at 12 pm and ends before 2 pm. Monday 15th – Gremlins Tuesday 16th – Santa Who? Wednesday 17th – Edward Scissorhands Thursday 18th – Mystery Showing The films are what you might describe as β€˜alternative’ Christmas films, and not so traditional, but have become cult classics. The films shown are part of Ashley Choudry’s monthly Film Blog, and its most recent edition, called 'An Alternative Christmas'. You can read it here: library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

Next week, we're running a #FilmClub event in the Reading Zone of the #DavidHockneyLibrary. From Monday to Thursday (15th - 18th December), from 12 - 2 pm. @bradfordcollege.bsky.social

Part of Ashley Choudry’s newest FilmBlog edition, 'An Alternative Christmas' library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

12.12.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The December/Christmas edition of our film blog is out. This Friday Film Club is 'An Alternative Christmas' take on Christmas films.

All four can be borrowed from our Film Collection or streamed on #estream.

They will also be showing in the Hockney Library from 12 pm - 2 pm on these dates:

Monday 15th – Gremlins
Tuesday 16th – Santa Who?
Wednesday 17th – Edward Scissorhands
Thursday 18th – Mystery Showing

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's FilmBlog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

The December/Christmas edition of our film blog is out. This Friday Film Club is 'An Alternative Christmas' take on Christmas films. All four can be borrowed from our Film Collection or streamed on #estream. They will also be showing in the Hockney Library from 12 pm - 2 pm on these dates: Monday 15th – Gremlins Tuesday 16th – Santa Who? Wednesday 17th – Edward Scissorhands Thursday 18th – Mystery Showing Have a look at Ashley Choudry's FilmBlog here: Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

The December/Christmas edition of our #filmblog is out. This #FridayFilmClub is 'An Alternative Christmas' take on #Christmas films

All four can be borrowed or streamed on #estream.
Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social

10.12.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Library Presents... Sports Quiz! Taking place on the 4th December at 12:30 pm in the Trinity Green Success Centre/Library! Come and get involved.

There's a prize for the winners too.

The Library Presents... Sports Quiz! Taking place on the 4th December at 12:30 pm in the Trinity Green Success Centre/Library! Come and get involved. There's a prize for the winners too.

The Library Presents... #SportsQuiz Taking place on the 4th December at 12:30pm in the Trinity Green Success Centre/Library! Come and get involved.

There's a prize for the winners too.
@bradfordcollege.bsky.social

#bradfordcollege #Library #Quiz #TrinityGreen #bradford #TheLibraryPresents

01.12.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
It's Friday FilmClub time! This one is 'Terrific Thrillers'.

All can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on 
estream.

The films are Hanna, Identity, Kiss the Girls and The Talented Mr Ripley.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's FilmBlog here:
Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

It's Friday FilmClub time! This one is 'Terrific Thrillers'. All can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on estream. The films are Hanna, Identity, Kiss the Girls and The Talented Mr Ripley. Have a look at Ashley Choudry's FilmBlog here: Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

It's Friday #FilmClub time! This one is 'Terrific Thrillers'.

All can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on #estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:
Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #Hanna #Identity #Kissthegirls #thetalentedmrripley

21.11.2025 17:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Friday #FilmClub time! This one is 'Terrific Thrillers'.

All can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on #estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:
Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #Hanna #Identity #Kissthegirls #thetalentedmrripley

21.11.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
You said, we did: Could we have a Wellbeing Corner? ...We have created a Wellbeing Zone at  Hockney and Trinity Green Libraries, including a collection of activities and books!

You said, we did: Could we have a Wellbeing Corner? ...We have created a Wellbeing Zone at Hockney and Trinity Green Libraries, including a collection of activities and books!

You said, we did... come and check out our Wellbeing Zones in the David Hockney and Trinity Green Libraries! @bradfordcollege.bsky.social

tinyurl.com/4hxy7y2k

#bradfordcollege #bradford #yousaidwedid #studentvoice #lovelibraries #getintouch

21.11.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Living Library event is happening tomorrow! On 11th November, from 12 pm to 2 pm.Taking place in the Bradford College Library (in the David Hockney Building), 

The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me", where our books will talk about the impact that libraries have had on their lives @bradfordcollege @bradfordcollegeplus

Here's the full list and times of #libraries taking part:

Bradford College (David Hockney Library) - Tues 11 Nov, 12.00-14.00

University of Bradford - Weds 12 Nov, 12:00-14:00

Commonweal Collection - Thurs 13 Nov, 12.30-15:00

Bradford City Library - Fri 14 Nov, 14:00-16:00

The Living Library event is happening tomorrow! On 11th November, from 12 pm to 2 pm.Taking place in the Bradford College Library (in the David Hockney Building), The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me", where our books will talk about the impact that libraries have had on their lives @bradfordcollege @bradfordcollegeplus Here's the full list and times of #libraries taking part: Bradford College (David Hockney Library) - Tues 11 Nov, 12.00-14.00 University of Bradford - Weds 12 Nov, 12:00-14:00 Commonweal Collection - Thurs 13 Nov, 12.30-15:00 Bradford City Library - Fri 14 Nov, 14:00-16:00

The Living Library event is happening tomorrow! On 11th November, from 12 pm - 2 pm. Taking place in the Bradford College Library (in the David Hockney Building),

The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me" @bradfordcollege.bsky.social

#Bradfordcollege #livinglibraries

10.11.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not long now until our Living Books take their place on our library shelves...

Taking place in the Bradford College Library (David Hockney Building), on the 11th November, from 12 pm - 2 pm.

The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me" @bradfordcollege.bsky.social

04.11.2025 11:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
As part of the City of Culture #BD2025, we are hosting a Living Library 2025 event! 

The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me", where our books will talk about the impact that libraries have had on our lives.

Here's the full list and times of #libraries taking part:

Bradford College (David Hockney Library) - Tues 11 Nov, 12.00-14.00

University of Bradford - Weds 12 Nov, 12:00-14:00

Commonweal Collection - Thurs 13 Nov, 12.30-15:00

Bradford City Library - Fri 14 Nov, 14:00-16:00

As part of the City of Culture #BD2025, we are hosting a Living Library 2025 event! The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me", where our books will talk about the impact that libraries have had on our lives. Here's the full list and times of #libraries taking part: Bradford College (David Hockney Library) - Tues 11 Nov, 12.00-14.00 University of Bradford - Weds 12 Nov, 12:00-14:00 Commonweal Collection - Thurs 13 Nov, 12.30-15:00 Bradford City Library - Fri 14 Nov, 14:00-16:00

As part of the City of Culture #BD2025, we are hosting a Living Library 2025 event! @bradfordcollege.bsky.social

The theme will be: "What libraries mean to me", where our books will talk about the impact that libraries have had on our lives.

See the image for the libraries taking part.

30.10.2025 18:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday #FilmClub is back! This one is 'September Satire'.
All four can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on #estream. Look at Ashley Choudry's #Blog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #thedeathofstalin #BlazingSaddles #attacktheblock #airplane!

12.09.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Friday Film Club time! This one's called the 'Season of Spies', and is about Spy films (slightly alternative, so not including #Bond).

All four can be borrowed from our #FilmCollection or streamed on #estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

13.06.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Friday Film Club time! This month's called 'Cinematic Sporting Excellence'.

All four can be borrowed or streamed on #estream.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #Rocky #thekaratekid #speedracer #earlymanmovie

09.05.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating VE Day #VEDay80

Find out more here:
Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/culturalcapital/remembrance

#veday80thanniversay #weshallnotforget #bradfordcollege

08.05.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of Charlie Parkinson's article.

Image of Charlie Parkinson's article.

New edition of #CoLRic Impact is now available to all CoLRiC members. It's edited by Bradford College's own Lakshmi Banner and includes part 2 of Charlie Parkinson’s article on #neuroinclusive #libraries, which emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach to #inclusivity.

01.05.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows the Friday Film blog post, which features movies: Illegally Blonde, The Graduate, Good Will Hunting, and The Social Network.

The image shows the Friday Film blog post, which features movies: Illegally Blonde, The Graduate, Good Will Hunting, and The Social Network.

It's Friday Film Club time! This month's edition is called 'Graduation Inspiration'.

Have a look at Ashley Choudry's #FilmBlog here:

Library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #employment #opportunities #legallyblonde #thegraduate #thesocialnetwork #goodwillhunting

25.04.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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To celebrate #WorldBookNight next week, come to the David Hockney Library on the 23rd April to collect your free book! #LoveReading #lovebooks❀️

library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
worldbooknight.org
readingagency.org.uk

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

16.04.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two fantastic events are happening at Waterstones (Bradford store) on the 23rd April. From 11:30 AM, giving away 1,000 free books, join the mass read-in! (All books welcome!).

Worldbooknight.org/get-involved

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

16.04.2025 15:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image has text over laying the image of the library. Text tells you the library's opening times. for full details, go to:

https://library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog/Library-Easter-hours

Image has text over laying the image of the library. Text tells you the library's opening times. for full details, go to: https://library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog/Library-Easter-hours

Here are our Easter Half-Term opening times. We hope you all have an Egg-cellent break!

You can find the full details here:

library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/blog/Library-Easter-hours

@bradfordcollege.bsky.social #easter #halfterm #bradford #bradfordcollege #davidhockney #library

07.04.2025 16:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
CoLRiC Β» Creating a neuroinclusive library | CoLRiC

We’d like to share an article recently published in CoLRiC Impact, written by our own Charlie Parkinson. It’s entitled β€˜Creating a neuroinclusive library’ and provides fascinating insight into the topic from an FE viewpoint. To download the article click here: www.colric.org.uk/news/creatin...

02.04.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0