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| Get reading
Whether you are an avid reader or just starting out on your reading journey, we have plenty of books to get you reading.
Each month we explore a new genre and recommend some of the latest books to hit the shelves. This month we recommend the Lonely Planet guides and language books.
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| Travel the world with libraries in Hull
Why not plan a break in the sun to take your mind off the cold weather outside? Your libraries can help, and joining the library is free and simple.
Lonely Planet guides
The Lonely Planet guides contain invaluable information on history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. They are aimed at people on a variety of budgets.
Language courses
Why not impress the locals and learn a foreign language before you set off? Hull Libraries have a number of language courses, with books and CDs to help you get started.
See all the language courses available at the libraries in Hull (link opens in a new window)
Language books
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Beginner’s Italian
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This book starts right from the beginning and explains everything in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace with plenty of practice of each new point.
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Speak Greek
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A complete language package including a full-colour modular book, two audio CDs that can be used independently of it and a free companion website containing interactive activities.
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Talk Spanish Pack
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The Talk Spanish Pack contains a book and four audio CDs, and is the ideal way to learn Spanish. It will quickly develop your language skills and encourage you to make genuine progress right from the start. This pack will take you from absolute beginner to a level where you'll be able to engage in conversations on a whole range of subjects.
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| Other reading initiatives
Regular reading groups are held for adult readers and blind and visually impaired readers. We also run a reading group which specialises in crime books.
Bookstart is part of a national programme and aims to encourage interaction between parent and child through reading at a very early age. We also run Bookstart book crawl session where children can collect stickers to exchange for certificates and prizes.
Chatterbooks are reading groups for children and young people where they can read books, talk about books, and take part in other activities such as games, puzzles and quizzes.
Count me in 1 2 3 bags are available to borrow from your local library to help pre-school children develop their mathematical skills.
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