Keele University Campus and Health Libraries

Bank Holiday opening hours for the Campus Library 🌼📚 Please note our adjusted times over the bank holiday weekend.

🎓 Calling all final-year students! 📚 As you near the end of your studies, please remember to return all library loans by 29 May. 💻 Laptops must be returned directly to campus - if you’re unable to do this, get in touch with us. 📦 Away from campus? Ask about our free postal return service. If you have any questions about returns or resources, please contact us at [email protected] or 01782 734159. #KeeleUniversity #KeeleLibrary

From 11th - 29th May, Support will be available in Campus Library with Exam Plus: 🐶 Therapy dogs - 11th, 20th & 28th May, 12–2pm 🧠 NHS mental health drop-in - 20th May, 12–2pm ☕ Free hot drinks & fruit, while stocks last Take a break, breathe, and keep going! You’ve got this! 💪✨ #ExamPlus #yourlibrary #keelelibrary #StudentServices

And so, after 10 games and 41 players, your winner for "A Most Eggstrordinary Eggscapade" with a winning time of 4 mins 17 secs remaining is... Abi's Army! 🤩 Congratulations! 🤗 Thanks to everyone who played this week. You can see the final leaderboard at: /libraryescape Escape [to] the Library will return... #escapegames #escapetothelibrary #escapeexamsforaminute #yourlibrary #keelelibrary

🎉Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough!🎉 To mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, we are sharing a special memory from the Special Collections and Archives 🎓 Sir David was awarded an Honorary DSc by Prof Chris Arme on Tuesday 1st July 1986 at the King’s Hall, Stoke. He later returned to Keele in 2019 to open the Life Sciences teaching and research laboratories named in his honour 🧪🌱 We are proud to reflect on this memorable connection as we celebrate this special milestone 🎂 #davidattenborough #keelearchives #keelelibraries #KeeleUniversity #KeeleUni

At the end of Day 3 of "A Most Eggstrordinary Eggscapade", we have a new leading team. Congratulations to "Tree Huggers" who completed the game with 2 mins and 22 secs remaining! 🤩 Still all to play for with one more day of games tomorrow! Thanks to all teams who played today! 🙏 View the leaderboard at: /libraryescape #escapegames #escapetothelibrary #escapeexamsforaminute #yourlibrary #keelelibrary

Day 2 of "A Most Eggstrordinary Eggscapade" only saw one team play, so thanks to "R and R" who didn't quite manage to complete it in time, but it was still good to see them! 🤗 Lots of games in the pipeline tomorrow, so we could see a shift in the leaderboard. 🤩 Still a couple of places left to book tomorrow and Fri, so go to the Keele app or the Escape [to] the Library site to book your place: /libraryescape And someone found the missing eggs, so no eggs missing now! Hid that one too well... 😂 #escapegames #escapetothelibrary #escapeexamsforaminute #yourlibrary #keelelibrary

After the first day of "A Most Eggstrordinary Eggscapade", we have one team in the lead. Congratulations to "Breakout Queens" who managed to complete the game with 18 secs remaining out of 45 mins. 🥳 Huge thanks to "Phab Four" and "Arson Ducks" who didn't quite manage to complete in time. 🙏 More games tomorrow and sessions available to book via the Keele app or the Escape [to] the Library site: /libraryescape Only lost one egg so far... #escapegames #escapetothelibrary #escapeexamsforaminute #yourlibrary #keelelibrary

📚Local Community and History Month📚 It’s time to celebrate the stories right on our doorstep. This month aims to raise awareness of local history, promote history within the community, and encourage everyone to get involved. Pop by our Campus Library display to discover books and poems by local authors, explore the history of Staffordshire, and enjoy fiction set in the local area. And don’t forget to browse the Local Collection. With around 6,000 books, pamphlets, journals, and directories, it’s a fantastic resource for readers, researchers, and history enthusiasts alike. #keelelibraries #LocalCommunityandHistoryMonth #nationalyearofreading2026 #localhistory #nationalyearofreading

To mark the centenary of the 1926 General Strike, we are sharing a photograph from our William Jack Collection. Taken during the Strike, the image shows Whitfield and Pinnox clerical staff loading slack by elevator onto the cart bank to fuel the boilers. From left to right: Standing: Tom Davies (Pinnox), Walter Riley (Pinnox Offices), Jim Gregg, Joe Heath (Pinnox Offices) Seated: Herbert Knapper (Pinnox Offices), Alf Beddoes (Burslem Wharf), Bill Brammer (Offices), Ernest Chidley (Pinnox) Standing: Harry Worden #1926generalstrike #generalstrike100 #WilliamJackCollection #generalstrike #whitfield #pinnox #keelearchives

We’re pleased to inform you that the Health Library in the CEC will now open on Sundays from 10am to 4pm as part of a six‑month trial, responding to feedback requesting additional opening hours. During Sunday opening, the Library will be available for self‑service use only. Entry will be via the wooden door to the Library on your right, through the entrance next to the bridge. Security staff will be present to look after the space and ensure a safe environment. During Sunday self‑service, you WILL be able to: -Use your Keelecard or NHS Library card to swipe access the Library between 10am and 4pm -Access the different study spaces and NHS/Keele networked PCs within the Library -Issue and return items using the self‑service machine During Sunday self‑service, you WILL NOT be able to: -Access the Library without a working Keelecard or NHS Library card -Return or issue laptops -Ask questions about Library services, equipment, or your Library account -Receive any training from Library staff -Access the wider CEC building If you need a Library card for access you will need to join the Library as a member during our staffed Library hours 8.30am-8pm weekdays or 10am-4pm on Saturdays on we will create a card for you. #keelelibrary #yourlibrary #keelelibraries #keelehealthlibrary

Need an escape from exam revision? 🤩 Ready to celebrate the end of another academic year with some challenging fun? 🥳 Then sign-up for the return of Escape [to] the Library's escape games and get ready for An Eggstrordinary Eggscapade! 🥚 Sessions are running from Tues 5 to Fri 8 May in the Campus Library Training Room. Book your place at: /libraryescape Scan the QR code Or book via the Keele app #escapegames #revisionescape #escapetothelibrary #yourlibrary #keelelibrary