New Year’s Resolutions for Library Lovers
It’s that time of year when, after a surfeit of Christmas excess, we turn our minds to personal improvement, reflecting on what we can do to make ourselves better people,
Big News for Jane Austen Fans …
Friends of Marsden Library and Huddersfield Literature Festival have got a fantastic treat for you! A Celebration of Pride and Prejudice Sunday 5th March, 3pm – 5pm £10/£8 Marsden Mechanics
Christmas is Coming – Get Your Marsden 2017 Calendar Now!
The fabulous Marsden Calendar will make the ideal Christmas present for your loved ones. As well as featuring stunning images of Marsden and the Colne Valley, it’s packed with key
Cerys Matthews’ Library Feature, Six Music #LovetoRead
You might have missed Cerys’s 6 Music broadcast live from Orkney Library but luckily FoML happened upon it. A couple of great clips are below, and you can still catch
5th November Save our Libraries Demo, London
Two Friends of Marsden Library travelled to London this weekend to join 2,000 others marching in support of Libraries, Museums and Galleries. We heard from lots of passionate people (highlight
When Simon Armitage rocked the Mechanics …
Marsden Mechanics was packed to capacity on Friday 4th November, in eager anticipation of a home fixture from our very own poet, Simon Armitage. And the crowd was very well-rewarded.
Have you Got your Simon Armitage Tickets Yet?
Our latest ‘Local Writer Reading’ is prominent poet (and Marsdener) Simon Armitage. Simon will be reading from the full range of his work in Marsden Mechanics on Friday 4th November.
Congratulations Jo Stanley! Nominated for Mountbatten Award for Best Literary Contribution at the Maritime Media Awards
Creative Historian and Marsden resident Jo Stanley has been nominated for the Mountbatten Award for Best Literary Contribution at this year’s Maritime Media Awards. The results will be announced on 25th
Calendar Now on Sale in Marsden
The Marsden 2017 Calendar is now on sale! Numbers are limited, so get yours while stocks last! Once they’re gone, they’re gone … Stockists: Marsden Library, Enjoy Art, Marsden Post Office,
Calendar Exhibition Now Open
Following a Private View for the winners and their guests, kindly sponsored by Enjoy Art, the Calendar Exhibition is now open. Visit Marsden Mechanics and Enjoy Art to see the