Journey to the Amazon with Library Adventures Live!
As part of the latest Library Adventures Live! we joined our fantastic Librarian Kirstie and brilliant author, Emma Rea.
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We’re looking back on some local greats this Yorkshire Day
This Yorkshire Day ( 1st August) we’re celebrating just some of the famous and infamous people from the towns and villages of Kirklees. Harold Wagstaff, 1891-1939 Born in Holmfirth in 1891, Harold made his debut for Huddersfield in 1096, aged 15. He remains the game’s second youngest player and its youngest ever International, playing the first of 21 International matches in
Read moreFostering in Kirklees – a life changing experience
Are you thinking about a different career or a change in direction? You don’t need any special qualifications to become a foster carer for a local child – and it can be incredibly rewarding.
Read moreHuddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium to host men’s quarter-final
Kirklees is hosting one of the Rugby World Cup 2021 men’s quarter-final matches – it has been announced today.
Read moreCouncil wins Government funding for new English language learning programme
We have been awarded funding from The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to deliver a new tutor-led English language learning programme over the next nine months. Building on the success of award winning projects such as Talk English in Kirklees, this new programme will deliver a series of courses, led by professional tutors, in familiar and accessible
Read moreTrainee teachers are top of the class
Even the Covid-19 pandemic couldn’t stop another group of new teachers completing their training with us. Over 50 more people are moving into local schools as newly qualified teachers thanks to the successful work of Kirklees and Calderdale School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). The SCITT training programme is renowned for giving its trainees excellent support and a fantastic opportunity
Read more#OnOurDoorstep is back!
Looking for some inspiration for the school holidays? Don’t worry we’re here to help. Every day throughout the holidays we will be posting a host of socially distanced activity ideas on our Facebook channel. What’s it all about? We know that the summer holidays can often be daunting for parents. Let’s face it by the first week you’ll probably be
Read moreKirklees Libraries announce plans to welcome back local communities
Kirklees Libraries will begin a phased recovery of services as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted across the country. Health and safety has been at the heart of preparations as staff work hard to make sure visitors, staff and volunteers remain safe as further library services are re-introduced. Controlling the spread of the virus is critical and visitors will be reminded
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