University of Leicester: Library Discovery Walk

University of Leicester: Library Discovery Walk – Celebrating the National Year of Reading

Tuesday 12 May at 2pm

Meet outside the University of Leicester’s David Wilson Library

Around 90 minutes walk plus 30 minutes at Central Library upon arriving at Central Library.

Join us for a special Library Discovery Walk as we celebrate the National Year of Reading and explore what Leicester’s libraries have to offer. The walk begins at the University of Leicester’s David Wilson Library, continues to De Montfort University’s Kimberlin Library, and concludes at Leicester Central Library.

At each stop, enjoy a short, guided look inside the library buildings and hear from members of the library teams about their services, collections, and how you can access and use them. Participants will also have the chance to view current exhibitions along the route.

The final stop at Leicester Central Library includes a viewing of Ayana’s Mural, a stunning new artwork celebrating children’s literature, created in memory of Leicester schoolchild Ayana. Come along to discover new spaces, learn about local library resources, and celebrate the joy of reading across the city.

Booking information

Please book via Eventbrite. Alternatively, phone 0116 454 2860. Please note our phone line is answered during office hours only (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), not at weekends or bank holidays. Booking is required for adults, but not required for children (under 16). Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel via Eventbrite or contact us by phone so we can allow others the opportunity to attend.

Travel to the walk

University Road is well served by buses. If you choose to drive, please check local parking restrictions and park considerately. To help plan your journey try the Choose How You Move Journey Planner tool.

New Walkers

If you have not walked with Leicester City Council before we will ask you to complete our New Walker Registration form. You will receive an email in the days leading up to the event with information about how to complete the form. You only need to do this once and can attend any of our walks thereafter (subject to booking a place on Eventbrite). If you are unable to complete the form digitally, paper copies will be made available. Please arrive 10 minutes early to the walk to complete the paper copy. The form is for adults only, children are not required to complete it.

Dress for the weather

Remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Our group walks will go ahead in most weather. We recommend the following:

• Comfortable sturdy footwear
• Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain
• On cooler days wear appropriate layers and a coat/jacket
• On hot days wear sun protection (hat, sun screen)
• Please bring a bottle of water with you, especially in warm weather.

Group size

Booking is required, so we can keep the group size manageable.

Self-guided routes

If you have been unable to book onto one of our group walks, or you prefer to explore with your family or friends, self-guided routes are available to download from the routes page of our Choose How You Move website or via the Go Jauntly smartphone app. For other ideas, do check out our Walk Inspiration page which features walk videos and quiz trails.

Enjoy exploring Leicester on foot.

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