Explore: Acomb Library Learning Centre

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"Great Big Green Week is the only mass moment for nature and climate in the UK, and it belongs to everyone. Every June, thousands of events take place in towns, cities and villages across the country. From repair cafés and nature walks to community clean-ups and film screenings, people everywhere come together for good and make a real difference."
We have loads of interesting non-fiction in the library and a lot of talks on too. Are you getting involved in this year?

Are you a book buff? Do you know your Byron from your Bryson? Your Patchett from your Pratchett? Your T.S Eliot from your George Eliot?

Join us for the ultimate book-themed quiz! Challenge your knowledge of all things book-related and you could win a book token from Books and Bevs! Tue 16 Jun 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

This time there are even more book questions than ever!

Ticket prices include a glass of wine and some nibbles.

This event is aimed at 18+
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/exploreyorklibrariesandarchives/2193419

Join us for a talk from renowned local storyteller, former York teacher and Dickens enthusiast, Brian Oxberry. Brian was a member of the Charles Dickens Society and Dickens Museum in Malton.
Fri 17 Jul 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This time, Brian reads excerpts from Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers. Also, a short story called Captain Murderer, about a man who frequently marries and then murders and eats his brides! Would you believe Dickens heard the nursery nurse telling this bedtime story to his children?
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/exploreyorklibrariesandarchives/2230405

Book of the week this week is 'Outrage' by Ellen Jones - a searing look at how, despite massively increased mainstream visibility for LGBTQ+ people, equality has not been achieved - and what anyone can do to help move things forward.

Our Ten Most Wanted list for this month is now live.
Thanks to your generosity we have reduced waiting times and shared the joy of reading with even more people across York.
Thank you for your support - we are so very grateful.
Find out how you can donate one of these books in the comments below 👇

Did you know that Acomb Explore has a LGBTQ+ YA section?

What's on at Acomb Explore Centre this week...

Join us for this captivating talk from Andrew Willocks, Wildlife Garden Specialist at Harlow Carr. Taken from his experiences at Harlow Carr over the past 30 years. Fri 12 Jun 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

This talk forms part of our celebration of - a wave of support for action to protect the planet.

Book now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/exploreyorklibrariesandarchives/2215464