North Lanarkshire Libraries
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If you struggle to make our Bookbug sessions during weekdays, you could come along to our Saturday session at #KilsythLib. The next session is on Saturday 29 November, 10.30am. Call the library ahead of time on 01236 632880 to book a place.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If you struggle to make our Bookbug sessions during weekdays, you could come along to our Saturday session at #KilsythLib. The next session is on Saturday 29 November, 10.30am. Call the library ahead of time on 01236 632880 to book a place.
Did you know it's only 29 days until Christmas? Some of our libraries are already getting in the festive spirit with jolly good read and snowy themed displays.
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Did you know it's only 29 days until Christmas? Some of our libraries are already getting in the festive spirit with jolly good read and snowy themed displays.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, #ViewparkLib will be closed today (Monday 26 November) between 1pm and 2pm.
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, #ViewparkLib will be closed today (Monday 26 November) between 1pm and 2pm.
Are you ready to enjoy Bookbug Online this week Donna? We've got all the usual great songs and rhymes for the little ones to sing along with.
Catch it on YouTube now here:
Catch it on YouTube now here:
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Are you ready to enjoy Bookbug Online this week Donna? We've got all the usual great songs and rhymes for the little ones to sing along with.
Catch it on YouTube now here:
Catch it on YouTube now here:
We'd like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy a visit to #WishawLib from author Karen Campbell last Tuesday as we celebrated #BookWeekScotland. It was a fantastic evening that we hope you enjoyed as much as we did.
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We'd like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy a visit to #WishawLib from author Karen Campbell last Tuesday as we celebrated #BookWeekScotland. It was a fantastic evening that we hope you enjoyed as much as we did.
With the recent ice cold weather, we thought we'd find out if any books chill you to the bone too. A scary thriller? A Scandi-crime novel? Something totally different? Let us know....
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
With the recent ice cold weather, we thought we'd find out if any books chill you to the bone too. A scary thriller? A Scandi-crime novel? Something totally different? Let us know....
We recently had the pleasure of hosting author @newlands.bsky.social at #CumbernauldLib for a well-attended event prior to Book Week Scotland.
Thank you to everyone who came along for an insightful afternoon.
Thank you to everyone who came along for an insightful afternoon.
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We recently had the pleasure of hosting author @newlands.bsky.social at #CumbernauldLib for a well-attended event prior to Book Week Scotland.
Thank you to everyone who came along for an insightful afternoon.
Thank you to everyone who came along for an insightful afternoon.
Available via our BorrowBox app service today, download and view our Views of Freedom eBook - created as part of our involvement in the #OurFreedom: Then & Now national project.
Download it now: culturenl.co.uk/vofBB
Download it now: culturenl.co.uk/vofBB
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Available via our BorrowBox app service today, download and view our Views of Freedom eBook - created as part of our involvement in the #OurFreedom: Then & Now national project.
Download it now: culturenl.co.uk/vofBB
Download it now: culturenl.co.uk/vofBB
Our Adult Board Game Café returns at #CoatbridgeLib on Saturday 6 December, 12pm.
Come along and play a variety of games, meet new friends with similar interests and, most importantly, have fun.
Come along and play a variety of games, meet new friends with similar interests and, most importantly, have fun.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our Adult Board Game Café returns at #CoatbridgeLib on Saturday 6 December, 12pm.
Come along and play a variety of games, meet new friends with similar interests and, most importantly, have fun.
Come along and play a variety of games, meet new friends with similar interests and, most importantly, have fun.
Become friends with our podcast in this special #BookWeekScotland-inspired episode of Bea's Books on For the Love of Books.
Catch it on your podcast app of choice or YouTube here: youtu.be/OcbMgi1VATY
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Catch it on your podcast app of choice or YouTube here: youtu.be/OcbMgi1VATY
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Become friends with our podcast in this special #BookWeekScotland-inspired episode of Bea's Books on For the Love of Books.
Catch it on your podcast app of choice or YouTube here: youtu.be/OcbMgi1VATY
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Catch it on your podcast app of choice or YouTube here: youtu.be/OcbMgi1VATY
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
The last few places are still up for grabs for our #BookWeekScotland event tonight (Thursday 20 November) at #BellshillCC with author Chris McQueer at 7pm.
Grab one while you can: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
Grab one while you can: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
November 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The last few places are still up for grabs for our #BookWeekScotland event tonight (Thursday 20 November) at #BellshillCC with author Chris McQueer at 7pm.
Grab one while you can: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
Grab one while you can: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
#BellshillCC has a problem this morning with the main entrance. The library is still open and can be accessed at the rear of the building.
Maintenance has been called and we hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Maintenance has been called and we hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
#BellshillCC has a problem this morning with the main entrance. The library is still open and can be accessed at the rear of the building.
Maintenance has been called and we hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Maintenance has been called and we hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
The artworks, the personal responses, the immersive experience.
Visit the #OurFreedom: Then & Now exhibition showcasing productions from our creative arts workshops and more.
Visit the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib during opening hours before Saturday 22 November, 4.30pm.
Visit the #OurFreedom: Then & Now exhibition showcasing productions from our creative arts workshops and more.
Visit the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib during opening hours before Saturday 22 November, 4.30pm.
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The artworks, the personal responses, the immersive experience.
Visit the #OurFreedom: Then & Now exhibition showcasing productions from our creative arts workshops and more.
Visit the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib during opening hours before Saturday 22 November, 4.30pm.
Visit the #OurFreedom: Then & Now exhibition showcasing productions from our creative arts workshops and more.
Visit the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib during opening hours before Saturday 22 November, 4.30pm.
Staff from #NewmainsLib would like to advise customers attending Bookbug tomorrow (Wednesday 19 November) of roadworks around the library area which is causing significant delays. Please consider leaving extra travel time to make the session in time.
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Staff from #NewmainsLib would like to advise customers attending Bookbug tomorrow (Wednesday 19 November) of roadworks around the library area which is causing significant delays. Please consider leaving extra travel time to make the session in time.
Jems Therapy will be returning to #AirdrieLib to offer free Pregnancy Massages on Saturday 22 November. Find out more and book now here: culturenl.co.uk/ch9n
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Jems Therapy will be returning to #AirdrieLib to offer free Pregnancy Massages on Saturday 22 November. Find out more and book now here: culturenl.co.uk/ch9n
You have a choice of two fantastic events to attend in our libraries tonight (Tuesday 18 November) as our #BookWeekScotland celebrations continue. Join us at 7pm either at #CoatbridgeLib for Sara Sheridan or #WishawLib for Karen Campbell.
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/BWS1
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/BWS1
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
You have a choice of two fantastic events to attend in our libraries tonight (Tuesday 18 November) as our #BookWeekScotland celebrations continue. Join us at 7pm either at #CoatbridgeLib for Sara Sheridan or #WishawLib for Karen Campbell.
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/BWS1
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/BWS1
There is still time for you to grab a ticket for our first #BookWeekScotland event tonight (Monday 17 November ) at #MotherwellLib with Doug Johnstone. Grab a ticket and join us at 7pm - http://culturenl.co....
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There is still time for you to grab a ticket for our first #BookWeekScotland event tonight (Monday 17 November ) at #MotherwellLib with Doug Johnstone. Grab a ticket and join us at 7pm - http://culturenl.co....
#ViewparkLib will close today (Monday 17 November) between 1pm and 2pm.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#ViewparkLib will close today (Monday 17 November) between 1pm and 2pm.
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Delighted to be in this illustrious line up! Good folk of Wishaw - hope to see some of you this Tuesday 😊
Have a look at our #BookWeekScotland line-up and tell us who you would most like to see. See the line-up here: culturenl.co.uk/bws
November 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Delighted to be in this illustrious line up! Good folk of Wishaw - hope to see some of you this Tuesday 😊
Have a look at our #BookWeekScotland line-up and tell us who you would most like to see. See the line-up here: culturenl.co.uk/bws
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Have a look at our #BookWeekScotland line-up and tell us who you would most like to see. See the line-up here: culturenl.co.uk/bws
Don't forget to visit our exhibition for #OurFreedom: Then & Now which is hosted in the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib all week from Monday 17 November until Saturday 22 November.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Don't forget to visit our exhibition for #OurFreedom: Then & Now which is hosted in the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib all week from Monday 17 November until Saturday 22 November.
The last few places for our #BookWeekScotland Extra event at #AirdrieLib with Andrew Meehan on Tuesday 25 November, 2pm are still available. Grab them before it becomes sold out.
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The last few places for our #BookWeekScotland Extra event at #AirdrieLib with Andrew Meehan on Tuesday 25 November, 2pm are still available. Grab them before it becomes sold out.
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
CoderDojo is back at #KilsythLib running every 2 weeks with the next session on Thursday 20 November, 5pm for ages 7 - 11. Call the library for more information on 01236 632880.
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
CoderDojo is back at #KilsythLib running every 2 weeks with the next session on Thursday 20 November, 5pm for ages 7 - 11. Call the library for more information on 01236 632880.
Author Rachelle Atalla will be joining us at #CumbernauldLib during #BookWeekScotland to discuss her books, including The Salt Flats, on Saturday 22 November, 2pm.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Author Rachelle Atalla will be joining us at #CumbernauldLib during #BookWeekScotland to discuss her books, including The Salt Flats, on Saturday 22 November, 2pm.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
The last few places are available for the Sleepover Teddy Bears' Picnic at #MotherwellLib on Thursday 27 November, 5pm. Bring a favourite teddy and leave them for a sleepover in the library afterwards. Book now: culturenl.co.uk/a5rg
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The last few places are available for the Sleepover Teddy Bears' Picnic at #MotherwellLib on Thursday 27 November, 5pm. Bring a favourite teddy and leave them for a sleepover in the library afterwards. Book now: culturenl.co.uk/a5rg