Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? @typicallymai.bsky.social corners Big Malarkey-goers Jess and Megan and coerces them into attempting our quiz. Inevitably, they do better than most adults. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mtp5eswe @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social

Nothing like an afternoon matinee gig in library on a rare Sunday afternoon off !! Nice one @hulllibraries.bsky.social #AlbertineSarge #Matinee #Hull

What Is My Favourite Building In Hull? Actor Matt Sutton picks the biggest demolition site in the city in order to outline his love for a true icon. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdcn9cyb @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social

What Is The Role Of A Solicitor In A Law Firm? You may think you have a handle on this job role but Lucy, of Wilkin Chapman Rollits, lays out exactly what’s involved. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/saxz7nfk @hulllibraries.bsky.social

How Was Hull Responsible For Take That? So, apparently it was all our fault. Writer and boy band aficionado @nickquantrill.bsky.social outlines where and why this travesty took place. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/n9mer5va @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Why Did A Weeping Woman In White Get Hounded Out Of Hull In 1417? This is exactly the sort of mystery our lachrymose female correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social loves to get his teeth into. curiosityhull.co.uk/why-did-a-we... @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Hello Library Lover! “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” / Stephen King - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft A short, but sweet newsletter this month! We’re having a few technical issues so here’s a few highlights for the month ahead! content.govdelivery.com/.../UKHULL/b...

What Are My Top 5 Comic Book Characters? We caught up with comic book artist and author Nathan Hawthorne at the Big Malarkey and he outlined his pick of the superheroes. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/rcxa2tk5 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hawthornearts.bsky.social

On the latest CuriosityCast, get your laughing gear around this chat between Burnsy and Gary Jennison for all the detail surrounding Hull Comedy Festival 2025. Available on our website or your favoured podcast supplier: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycast-… @hulllibraries.bsky.social

What Is My Favourite View In Hull? @andytrainhull.bsky.social, of Pride In Hull, picks an unexpected but undeniably amazing view. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2xkzn23f @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Author and illustrator Ramzee takes a shot at our Big Malarkey quiz, while @typicallymai.bsky.social holds sway. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mumtzc39 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social

News from Instagram: all 4 authors have pulled out in solidarity with the PCS strike. Absolute diamonds! ✊🏳️‍🌈

The Americas’ oldest book is an intricate work of Maya astronomy Created in the 11th or 12th century, the Códice Maya de México is the oldest of these works and the only one to predate the arrival of the conquistadors in the 16th century. aeon.co/videos/the-a... #books #astronomy

Thursday, 30 October 7-8.30pm Queer Fantasy: with Juno Dawson, Samantha Shannon, Tash Suri and TJ Klune. Livestreamed from the @britishlibrary.bsky.social to Hull Central Library. More info in alt text. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-fant...

We're definitely part of the "rest of us", having driven past this doorway at least twice a day for 21 years....

🔬📒✏️🗣️💻🧬🩺👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Anyone can get involved in research @researchhumber.bsky.social at @humbernhsft.bsky.social 👀Why not take 3 mins to watch our co-produced animation 👭Help us find new treatments and change the future of healthcare! www.youtube.com/watch?v=96SG... #Research #EastRidingofYorkshire #Hull

Just s few days to #Halloween Don't get spooked by an information overload! Ask your local #NHSlibrary staff for help with literature searches, getting articles and books, advice on anything evidence-based. #medlibs #EvidenceBased

Which Part Of Hull Is Forever Spain? @hulltourguide.bsky.social Paul Schofield visits a memorial to the brave volunteers who fought fascism in the 1930s. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5n6sfsjc @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social

6 haunted libraries you can actually visit (if you dare) ... www.libbylife.com/blog/6-haunt...

🌱 Residents are invited to help to create a sensory garden at Oak Road playing fields. The aim is to create a sensory garden with plants, herbs and vegetables throughout this week, until Friday 31 October. Sessions will be led daily from 1-3pm. Drop in to get involved!

May this black cat bring you good fortune and fill your Monday morning with positive energy. ✨ #NationalBlackCatDay Image: Black Cats are Lucky by A. Fielding (1937.7.2763)

Yes, yes we may have posted this before, but he is the most handsome 'groom' and she the most fab look-no-hands witch! From Old King Cole's Nursery Rhymes, 1901 for #BlackCatDay 🐈‍⬛ @librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky #NurseryRhymes #illustration #Halloween

In a podcast so fascinating Burnsy is (almost) stunned silent, Stewart Baxter talks about how everything from childhood trauma to improvised music to Spotify to the Nuremberg Trials combine in his project Bombed Buildings curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycas... @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Who Are My Top 5 Hull-Related Writers? While appearing at a recent @hullnoir.bsky.social event, top author Jake Arnott was kind enough to tell us about his love for our local litterateurs. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4zj7zusa @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @daturabooks.bsky.social

It's National Black Cat Day! To celebrate, here's a pic of our very own monochrome moggie, Spike! www.cats.org.uk/support-us/e...

Incidentally, Montesquieu was a descendant of the de la Poles of Hull… @hullhistorycentre.bsky.social @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullhistorynerd.bsky.social @hulltourguide.bsky.social @uniofhull.bsky.social

Thursday, 30 October 7-8.30pm Queer Fantasy: with Juno Dawson, Samantha Shannon, Tash Suri and TJ Klune. Livestreamed from the @britishlibrary.bsky.social to Hull Central Library. More info in alt text. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-fant...

When your cat is knighted for gallantry in mouse-catching and commissions a new coat of arms. 🐈🐁 Actually, these arms belonged to Sir Isaac Pennington (1745-1817). They were charmingly sketched by Richard Relhan (1797-1838). Cambridge Antiquarian Society / CUL (Views.Relhan.78)

After a phenomenally successful two shows with Rianne Downey, Get it Loud in Libraries returns to Central Library on 9th Nov for a matinee gig with @albertinesarges.bsky.social More info in alt text. www.seetickets.com/event/albert...

What Is My Favourite View In Hull? Theatre type Andy Pearson picks a distinctly unglamorous yet very meaningful site known to lots of Hull City fans. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3zefebs7 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @theatregent.bsky.social @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social @hullfcofficial.bsky.social

On the new CuriosityCast: A new publication, exhibition and series of events honouring Hull’s fish trail begins next week, so Burnsy talks all things fish with organiser Dr Jill Hewitt of the Critical Fish. curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycas... @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Collin, from Hull nature enthusiasts @rewildingyouth.bsky.social, takes on our Big Malarkey quiz, with quizmaster @typicallymai.bsky.social Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc3ywsar @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social

We're thrilled our next guest will be Merle Nygate. Merle will be talking about her thrillers, 19th November (7pm). It's free to attend at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central) or via the online stream. Please reserve your space via the link below.

What Is Get It Loud In Libraries? Evie from the Astra Youth Centre in Hull tells us all about the wonderful gigs that regularly happen in libraries in the city. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/38uerk49 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @loudinlibraries.bsky.social @riannedowney.bsky.social

Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Author of Inkbound (and former Hull Librarian!) @prleathley.bsky.social chances her arm in our Big Malarkey quiz, hosted by @typicallymai.bsky.social Supplementals: tinyurl.com/9tasfp7t @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social

Who Was Britain’s First Black Professional Sports Coach? Sports writer @collinstony.bsky.social visits Airlie Street to discuss a Hull legend who revolutionised rugby. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3yrpeazn @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullfcofficial.bsky.social @hullkr.bsky.social

On our podcast this week: As the John Godber Company have two new plays hitting the area this month, Burnsy gets the lowdown on both and much more from Liz Godber Listen on our website or your preferred podcast supplier: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycas... @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Why Is A Hull Creative Company Featuring In Bradford’s City of Culture Programme? Our cultural exchange correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social reports on an outfit from over here doing very well over there. curiosityhull.co.uk/why-is-a-hul... @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Which Cinema Was Destroyed In The Last Bombing Raid On Hull? @hulltourguide.bsky.social Paul Schofield heads back to his beloved East Hull to relay the tragic tale of the final local victims of WW2. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/44js9j84 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

What Are My Top 5 UK Festivals? We caught up with Traitors star Jack Marriner-Brown at the Humber Street Sesh and he gave his rundown of his personal best fests. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mpcz83mb @hulllibraries.bsky.social

What Is The Role Of A Document Production Specialist? Catherine, of solicitors Wilkin, Chapman Rollits, outlines what her job entails, and it sounds like the place would collapse without her. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4j7eehft @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Thanks to all who joined us @hulllibraries.bsky.social to hear from the brilliant JJ Connolly and then watch his equally-brilliant film, 'Layer Cake'. Film night returns January '26 🎥

Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Troublingly bewigged author and cartoonist @mikebarfield.bsky.social attempts our Big Malarkey quiz, with @typicallymai.bsky.social acting as judge and jury. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mwjkzbjv @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social

No photos from the stage, but an absolute treat to go deep into the 'Layer Cake' world with JJ Connolly last night at @hulllibraries.bsky.social. The film still crackles and pops on screen 😎

What Is My Favourite View In Hull? Marianne Lewsley-Stier heads to the waterfront to explain the influence of the confluence. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2jwn8urc @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Tomorrow night at Hull Central!

Here's how we're looking for October to December!

The long-awaited return of the mythbusters!

I have contributed an essay to the Hull Critical Fish Trail website. Here is link to the essay: www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk/essays/blog-...

A National Poetry Day post from "the most poetic city in England"