Durham University Library

Are you or someone you know a carer? Want to know more about what it might mean to be a carer?

This week is Carers Week and we have information and books available for you to borrow - come check out our display in Bill Bryson Library 💜

📢 24/7 opening at Bill Bryson Library will end at 8pm on Friday 5 June. Our opening times will then change to the following:

🏢 Monday-Sunday 9am to 8pm*

*Closed August Bank Holiday

See our guide for details of all our study space opening times: https://libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries/ourlibraries

Are you moving out of College this summer? Graduating? Having a clear-out? Did you know that you can donate any unwanted textbooks at the Bill Bryson Library? 📚

Simply leave your used course books in the bookbin that you’ll find in the Library entrance, from Wednesday 3 June to Friday 3 July 💜

Please ask at the Help and Information Desk if you have any questions!

Our friendly staff have enjoyed handing out freebies again at the Billy B today 🎁😊

We are celebrating Gypsy / Roma / Traveller History Month in June!

When you are next in Bill Bryson Library, why not take a moment to have a look at our themed bookcase and informative posters? 📚

Did you know that Durham University has signed up to the Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters (GTRSB) into Higher Education Pledge as part of the Inclusive Durham Framework? 💜

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

If you are passing through Bill Bryson Library, make sure to stop by our book displays on Level 2 📚

These displays include a selection of our LGBTQ+ fiction and non-fiction books (feel free to borrow any books you'd like!) 🌈

Want us to buy more LGBTQ+ books? Go to our Liberate my Library guide to find out more about how to help diversify our collections 💜 https://libguides.durham.ac.uk/requestingapurchase/liberatemylibrary

Our Lucky Ticket Tuesday giveaway in the Billy B has now ended - congratulations to all our lucky winners!! We hope it’s brightened your day a little 🥳

There are more wellbeing activities coming up over the next couple of weeks - take a look at our Wellbeing guide for more details: https://libguides.durham.ac.uk/wellbeing/easterterm 😊

Happy Friday! 💜 We hope you all have a lovely weekend! 😊

🏢 A quick reminder that Bill Bryson Library is open 24/7 this weekend, including Bank Holiday Monday.

📚 Barker Research Library at Palace Green is open on Monday 10am to 4:45pm.

For more information about opening times across all of our sites, visit our Study Spaces guide: https://libguides.durham.ac.uk/studyspaces

🏛️🖼️ Final Tour to Discover the Forbidden City during your lunchtime!

Join our curator Dr Qin Cao for an exclusive lunchtime tour of ‘Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum’, the first venue outside China to host this remarkable photography exhibition. Discover how the Forbidden City transformed from the home of 24 emperors into one of the world’s most significant museums, and explore rarely seen archival images that trace a century of political change, preservation, and cultural ambition 📷

The exhibition also provides fascinating new insights into Durham University’s early links with the Palace Museum through Malcolm MacDonald (1901-1981), former Chancellor of Durham University (1971- 1980), and a prominent politician and diplomat.

Tours will be taking place on the following dates:

🗓️ Thursday 28 May 1-2pm

Spaces are limited and tickets are free, but booking is essential via Eventbrite by 🔍 ‘Oriental Museum’ 🎫