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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 1d

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 6d

We are Period Positive at… Our Local Libraries

Libraries across South Lanarkshire are delighted to provide free period products, if you require products pop down to your local library where you can grab what you need!

To find your nearest location https://orlo.uk/2RcDE

A woman wearing a purple shirt stands in a library holding a large pin-shaped sign that reads ‘Collect your sanitary products here’. In front of her is a table displaying free period products, with a banner beside her promoting the Period Positive initiative.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 5d

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 5d

Jigsaw fever is spreading across South Lanarkshire libraries and has now hit St. Leonards Library! It's been quite the conversation starter and is almost complete so you better get down there if you want to take part 🧩
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/93/st_l...

A sign saying St. Leonards Community Puzzle with the start date being marked as the 6th August.

Almost complete puzzle sat on a desk in Saint Leonards Library.

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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 6d

#BygoneCon: On this Saturday in EK Central Library, loads of brilliant presentations and a whole host of stalls about family and local heritage. Including the launch of local author Raymond Burke's book 'Kilbryde' at 1pm. Check it all out on Saturday.

Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 7d

BygoneCon returns this Saturday at East Kilbride Central Library! Explore local history, meet community groups, collectors & experts, and uncover the stories that shaped South Lanarkshire. Free entry, 10am–4pm. #BygoneCon
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A notice featuring the BygoneCon poster and a list of participants.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 6d

A very famous bear visited Bookbug in Rutherglen Library last Saturday to the delight of many children! Look out for more famous characters from books appearing at upcoming Saturday Bookbug sessions in Rutherglen 😀

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/92/ruth...

A photo of several adults and children in a library with Paddington Bear in the centre.

A photo of Paddington Bear holding Bookbug in a library.

A photo of Paddington Bear and several adults and children in a library.

A photo of Paddington Bear sitting in a chair in a library with some adults and toddlers watching.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 7d

BygoneCon returns this Saturday at East Kilbride Central Library! Explore local history, meet community groups, collectors & experts, and uncover the stories that shaped South Lanarkshire. Free entry, 10am–4pm. #BygoneCon
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/news/article...

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 7d

Join us in East Kilbride Central Library on Saturday for our fifth Heritage and Local History Convention, BygoneCon! Find out more at www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/news/article...

A retro-style poster featuring an old photo of East Kilbride Town Centre and text saying BygoneCon25. Celebrating our shared past. Saturday 11th October 10am-4pm. East Kilbride Central Library. Contact 01355 220046 or bygonecon@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 9d

Hamilton Town House Library's Halloween Party 👇 🎃 🧹

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/87/hami...

Poster featuring illustrations of a pumpkin and a witches hat, and text saying, Calling all little monsters, witches, and wizards! Get ready for a super fun Halloween party with spooky stories, hidden treasures, cool crafts, and a prize for the best costume! Dress up and join the fun at Hamilton Town House Library. It’s going to be a Halloween to remember! Ages 2+. Friday 31st October 3:30pm to 4:15pm. Parents must accompany child during session. Booking is mandatory as spaces are limited. Phone 01698 452122 to book.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 11d

We just love our four-legged librarians here at Hamilton Town House library! 🐾 Come along to our next Paws and Pages event and meet them for yourself! ❤️📚🐶
#Therapet #CanineConcernScotland

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/87/hami...

Poster featuring paw prints, books, a photo of dogs in a library, and text saying, Kindly run by charity THERAPET. Paws & Pages: Read with a Furry Friend. Love dogs? Love books? Read to a friendly pup in a 15-minute session! Build confidence, practice reading, and make a furry friend. Ages 6+. Saturday 18th Oct and 1st Nov. 10:30am – 12:00pm. Parents must accompany child during session. Booking is mandatory as spaces are limited. Phone 01698 452122 to book.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 11d

Did you know Blantyre Library Hub is open every Sunday? 🎉
You can drop by any Sunday between 8am and 5pm at our new home inside Blantyre Leisure Centre - pick up a new read, return your books and enjoy the bright new space 🎨
Why not make us part of your Sunday routine? We look forward to see you!

Wall art inside the new Blantrye Library Hub that says Welcome to Blantrye Library. Text on top says Sunday News!

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 12d

Dog Man Party in Carluke Library 😀 👇 🦴

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/80/carl...

A poster featuring a border of dog bones around text saying, Dog Man Party. Carluke Library. Wednesday 15th October 10-11am. Booking required. Free of charge.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 13d

Cambuslang Library's After School Book Club 😀 👇 📚

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/79/camb...

Poster featuring an illustration of children reading books, and text saying, After School Book Club Ages 8 – 11. First Tuesday of the month 3.30pm to 4.15pm. Cambuslang Library. Tell us all about your favourite books and get ideas for your next read.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 13d

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Bookbug in Burnbank and Hillhouse 😀👇

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A poster featuring an image of a toddler holding a book, a Bookbug illustration, and text saying, Bookbug. Burnbank Library Fridays 2:00pm. Hillhouse & Earnock Community Centre Thursdays 9:30am.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 14d

Stay & Play in Hamilton Town House Library 😀 👇

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Poster featuring illustrations of toy ducks, building blocks a rocket, and a train, and text saying, STAY & PLAY. Join us for a fun, friendly play session designed for babies and toddlers with toys, books, and space to explore in Hamilton Town House Library. Perfect for little ones to play and grown-ups to connect. Hamilton Town House Library 11:15–12:00. Every Monday.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 14d

Climate Week Jolly Tots Special in Hamilton Town House Library! 👇🌍🌳

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/87/hami...

A poster featuring illustrations of the Earth, trees, a bird, leaves, and text saying, Climate Change Week. Climate Week Jolly Tots Special A joyful morning of storytelling and nature-themed crafting for toddlers and their grown ups. Celebrating our planet in a gentle, creative way! Date: Friday 3rd October. Time: 11:15–12:00. Location: Hamilton Town House. Ages: 1–5 years. Booking required. Parent/guardian must accompany child for session. Let’s nurture a love for the Earth—one story and craft at a time!

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 16d

Jolly Tots in Hamilton Town House Library 😀 👇

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/87/hami...

Poster featuring illustrations of flowers, a hand print, and children’s crafts, and text saying, JOLLY TOTS. Toddler Story & Craft Time. Enjoy a fun group story followed by a themed craft! Come read, create, and play! Hamilton Town House Library 11:15–12:00. Every Friday.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 17d

Today's Biggar Library recommendation is from Beth 😊 📖 Find it in our catalogue southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk or at BorrowBox southlanarkshire.borrowbox.com

Photo of the book jacket of Transcription by Kate Atkinson, beside text saying, Biggar Library Recommends. London, 1940. Juliet Armstrong, an 18-year-old orphan, is recruited as a typist for MI5, tasked with transcribing the secret meetings of Nazi-sympathisers. As the war gets increasingly closer to home, Juliet’s involvement in the operation deepens, with disastrous consequences. 10 years later, Juliet is now a producer for the BBC, with the war far behind her. But when she receives a note proclaiming “You will pay for what you did!”, she realises that leaving the war behind won’t be as easy as she hoped. Engrossing and intriguing, with lively, entertaining characters. Recommended by Beth. Also available as a BorrowBox Audiobook. Biggar Library - Tel: 01899 222060 or Email: biggar@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 18d

There's still time to go see the Knitting Exhibition at Carluke Library! It's running until the 4th October 🧶

Red knitted jumper with a penguin classics book design on it for Bramstoker's Dracula.

Knitted outfit featuring a mint shawl, lilac top and multi-coloured pink skirt.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 19d

Join us in Lanark Library for a fun story session of ‘Annie McLeod and the Lucky Button’ with author Charlene Caldwell and illustrator Luisa Cocozza. ✍️

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Poster featuring a photo of a book jacket and text saying, Author and Illustrator visit. Lanark library. Saturday 4th October at 11-12. Join us for a fun story session of ‘Annie McLeod and the Lucky Button’ with author Charlene Caldwell and Illustrator Luisa Cocozza. There will be an opportunity at the end of the session to buy your own signed copy of the book and a lucky button! FREE FAMILY EVENT although booking is essential. Please phone lanark library on 01555 661144 or speak to a member of staff at the main desk.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 19d

The latest title for Forth Library’s Book Club is The Muse by Jessie Burton. Copies are now available to borrow. We meet on the first Monday of the month, 1.30 - 2.30pm. Come along and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/84/fort...

A photo of the book jacket of The Muse by Jessie Burton.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 20d

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 20d

Age 8 to 11? Love reading? ❤️📚 Then join our Springhall Library After School Book Club on the first Friday of the month!
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/528/spr...

Poster with an illustration of four children reading books and text saying, After School Book Club. Ages 8 – 11. First Friday of the month. 3.30pm to 4.15pm. Springhall Library. Tell us all about your favourite books and get ideas for your next read.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 20d

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