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What eBooks have hooked readers this year in Northern Ireland?

The figures come from Libraries NI as part of Book Week NI 2026

Nilza Da Costa in a green sweater and standing in front of a display of adult fiction books in Cullompton Library.

Libraries opening staff free amid review concerns

Campaigners and councillors say there needs to be more scrutiny of a review of library staffing.

$A substantial section of the glass wall or entrance panel on the left side has broken. Much of the glass remains standing in the frame, but it has fractured into thousands of small pieces typical of toughened safety glass. Two men clean it up, one using a dustpan and brush$

Library staff member injured as glass door shatters

The first and second floor of the library remain open, says the county council.

Nilza Da Costa in a green sweater and standing in front of a display of adult fiction books in Cullompton Library

Libraries opening staff free amid review concerns

Campaigners and councillors say there needs to be more scrutiny of a review of library staffing.

A library visitor stands between bookshelves holding two books and comparing their covers. Rows of books line shelves on both sides of the aisle, while additional shelving and books are visible in the softly blurred background. The visitor carries a large shoulder bag and is standing in the centre of the library.

Residents asked for views on new library plans

A six-week consultation begins as plans progress to move Shepway library in Maidstone to a new site.

A woman with long brown hair is wearing a cardigan and holding a book. She is looking at a book shelf in a library.

New rules for Reform-run libraries after Pride row

A decision to ban Pride displays in June across Staffordshire's libraries sparked controversy.

The photo shows six women and two men smiling at the camera. They are standing in a library. There are shelves behind them, with books on.

Next chapter for library as group handed control

Anlaby Park Community Library was saved from closure by volunteers in 2014.

Michael Fife Cook is wearing a light blue shirt with a multicoloured bow tie. His grey hair is in a long ponytail tied up to his right.

Legal challenge over sex education row

The leader of Reform on Devon County Council is demanding an apology.

Three children lay down in front of a bookcase reading.

'Love of reading' key to improving city's literacy rates

Children in Peterborough are encouraged to choose their own reading material