Digital creativity in Coventry Libraries
Interested in the listed events? Visit our what's on in Libraries page to find out more.
Digital offer
Not aware of our digital offer? Visit the below pages to find out more:
- eResources
- ebooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazine service
- Library app and Planet Library app for children
- WiFi printing
- Online catalogue.
Get in touch
- Follow and like Coventry Libraries and information service on the following social media channels: Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Spotify
- For all enquiries please contact the Central Library on 024 7683 2314 or email: libraries247@coventry.gov.uk
- You can also submit online forms such as Library PIN number requests, see the full list of online forms.
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Weather watchers
Did you know you can create your own weather reports and post them on the BBC Weather watchers' website.
You will need to create a free BBC ID before creating a report, which requires an email address. Don't forget to share your reports with Coventry Libraries on social media.
Augmented reality book reviews
Exhibition at Central Library
From Wednesday 11 October 2017 to Wednesday 26 September 2018 Central Library exhibited an augmented reality book reviews display space.
Whats is an augmented reality book review?
An augmented reality book review is a recorded book review which has been linked to a book cover, which can be scanned and viewed using the camera on your smartphone or tablet.
The exhibition contained 25 book review videos recorded by Radford primary school:
- Billionaire Boy by David Walliams 1
- Boy in a dress by David Walliams 2
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
- Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney 1
- Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney 2
- Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell
- Four Children and IT by Jacqueline Wilson
- Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
- Hacker by Malorie Blackman 1
- Hacker by Malorie Blackman 2
- Hacker by Malorie Blackman 3
- Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone by JK Rowling
- Horrid Henry's Underpants by Francesca Simon
- Matilda by Roald Dahl
- Monster Manners by Rory Growler
- Mr Stink by David Walliams 1
- Mr Stink by David Walliams 2
- Mr Stink by David Walliams 3
- Mr Stink by David Walliams 4
- Pokemon Manga by Satoshi Tajiri
- Quest for justice by Sean Faye Wolf
- The great Egyptian grave robbery by Jeff Brown
- The Tempest by Andrew Matthews
Including a special book review by Megan Nicholson
Created through investment from Arts Connect
We are on Spotify
Coventry Libraries and information service have a Spotify account!
Spotify is a digital music, podcast, and video streaming service that gives you access to millions of songs and other content from artists all over the world. Basic functions such as playing music are free! Learn more about Spotify.
Once you have signed up, check out our Get it loud in Libraries playlist, where you can listen to all of the artists who have recently played at Central Library, such as Jorja Smith and The Amazons.
Did you know Coventry Central Library used to be a nightclub called the Locarno? (Later renamed Tiffanys). Many great bands played there back in the 70s & 80s. You can also listen to our Locarno playlist that includes bands such as The Specials and The Who.
Follow Covlibraries on Spotify if you would like to access our latest playlists. The Spotify app is available to download for free via: Windows, Google play and Apple store.