In June, eight established authors will set out the case for crime fiction, follow literary clues left behind by the greats (including Christie and Doyle) and investigate the stories behind the stories.

Join Alibis in the Archive here! buff.ly/43x3ks0

#crimefiction

What tempts you most, savoury or sweet snacks? We have both!

Call in for cake (and tea/coffee) any time from 10am to noon, and 2pm to 5pm) or enjoy hot mains and cold lunch platters from noon to 2pm.

Book ahead on 01244 532 350.

(Pics provided by Jess Manion)

'In triumph to the world the youthful Spring.
The valleys, hills, and woods in rich array
Welcome the coming of the long'd-for May.' - Thomas Carew

We hope this month is fulfilling and fruitful, and we hope to see you at the Library!

Entry to our Reading Rooms is reserved for our registered Readers, researchers and residents, as we aim to preserve the quiet and allow people to work without interruption.

You can, however, step inside for a Glimpse!

Book onto a mini tour here buff.ly/49kF7q0

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(no rosette emoji so we hope this array of awards are enough!)

Thank-you so much Leigh Richardson 🇺🇦🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 for this lovely picture - let's hope some more of that sun makes its way to North Wales very soon....

These items from the Stephen Glynne archive were requested by ArchifauCymru (Archives Wales) as part of research into church architecture.

To request items from one of our 35 archives please email us at least two weeks before your visit. Thank you!

Pictures by ArchifauCymru

Remember our Sanctuary Sunday offer extends to the end of 2024.

Stay three consecutive nights and if one of those nights falls on a Sunday you will pay half price for that night.

It's perfect if you want a long weekend (or want to avoid Sunday travel)!

Book on our website.

The Library hosts conferences for like-minded people (including the Gladstone Umbrella - delegates pictured) and is frequented by authors, clergy people, musicians, media personalities, researchers and more.

You never know who you might meet (and befriend!)

(Pic by J Boughey)

Gorgeous

Archives present a rich resource for writers of nonfiction and historical fiction. If you are wondering how to get started with archival research, author Sarah Smith can help!

Join her masterclass on Saturday 20th July, 10.30am to 3pm.

Full details here buff.ly/3U73MZm

Have you picked up a self-guided tour leaflet?

We've very subtly placed them on the donations box, next to an equally subtle sign. 🤣

Gladstone's Library is a charity and takes £1.2m a year to run. If you pick up a leaflet, please consider donating (and giftaid). It all helps!

If you have an unfinished novel in the works, or want to experiment with poetry, prose poetry or flash fiction, find your writing mojo with experienced tutor Vanessa Gebbie!

This five-night course takes place from Sunday 11th to Friday 16th August.

Info: buff.ly/3xbfOZS

Are any Sophies, Sofies or Sophias among our followers?

Sophia represents wisdom in Platonic, Gnostic and Christian theologies. Etymologically her name relates to sophos (wise) and philosophy.

We believe wisdom is found across the Library grounds - not just in the back garden!