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South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership is hosting a See Hear Information Event for people with sensory support needs.
📅 Wed 4 Feb 2026, 10:30–12:30
📍 East Kilbride Central Library
Drop-in, all welcome. Info, support & BSL interpreters available.
Poster featuring illustrations of a person's eye and an ear with a hearing aid. Text says, See Hear Information Event for anyone who has sensory loss. Wednesday 4 February 2026, 10.30 till 12.30pm. East Kilbride Central Library, The Olympia Shopping Centre, East Kilbride, G74 1PG.
January 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Our Friendship Bracelet making sessions were such a joy that we're keeping them going! Join us at Springhall Library every second Tuesday from 27 January 3:15 - 4:15 PM. All ages welcome, £2 per person. Book online to guarantee your place: southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
A poster featuring images of friendship bracelets, and text saying, CREATE, KEEP, OR TRADE BRACELETS INSPIRED BY YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKS! ALL AGES WELCOME. SPRINGHALL LIBRARY. Every Second Tuesday 3:15 - 4:15 PM. Starting 27 January. £2 PER PERSON. BOOK ONLINE TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPACE! A photo of a jar and two cups holding coloured beads, and two pairs of scissors. A photo of a cup filled with coloured beads. A photo of two friendship bracelets.
January 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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A brilliant #RobertBurns display in Carluke Library 😊
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/80/carl...
A library display featuring a picture of Robert Burns, saltire bunting, illustrations of thistles and several Burns books and poems.
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Join us at the Dove Café in Hamilton Town House Library 🙂👇

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A poster featuring logos of South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture and Kilbryde Hospice, and text saying, Caring across South Lanarkshire Dove Café, Hamilton Town House Library. Starting on Tuesday the 27th January 2026. Join us at the library every 4th Tuesday of the month between 6 and 8pm. THE KILBRYDE HOSPICE DOVE CAFES ARE HELD IN A VARIETY OF PLACES IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE. OUR AIM IS TO FOSTER A HOSPICE WITHOUT WALLS TAKING OUR SERVICES TO YOUR COMMUNITY. THE DOVE CAFE IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE KINDNESS, CONNECTION AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF YOUR COMMUNITY THAT ARE EXPERIENCING LOSS, BEREAVEMENT OR AFFECTED BY A LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS, INCLUDING FAMILY. For more information, please contact Kilbryde Hospice on 01333 202020 option 3. Tuesday Dates: 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 28 Apr.
January 20, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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'A huge thank you to Professor David Wilson, Criminologist, who gave a wonderful talk on Friday 16th January at Carluke Library. David enthralled fans as he discussed his new book, 'A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders'.
A photograph of David Wilson with a fan who is holding a signed copy of one of David's books, 'Murder at Home'. A photograph of a selection of cupcakes presented to David Wilson by a fan. Some cupcakes are iced with white icing and images of his latest book 'A History of modern Britain in Twenty Murders'. Some cupcakes are iced with red icing and the words 'Thank you' as well as 'Carluke Library 2026'. A photograph of David Wilson with his arms raised in the air as he animatedly speaks about his latest book.
January 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Burns Night Bookbug in Biggar Library 😊

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A poster featuring illustrations of Bookbug and Robert Burns standing in front of a saltire flag, and text saying, BURNS NIGHT BOOKBUG. Saturday 24th January 10am. Biggar Library. Scots story, songs & rhymes.
January 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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A library user on #BorrowBox, #PressReader, and the National Year of Reading. Thanks! 😊 📚
Notice featuring an image of an armchair beside a glowing fireplace. There is a tablet device on a table, with a cat curled up below it. Text in the foreground says, It's January 2026 and this year the National Literacy Trust are encouraging us to 'Go All In' for the National Year of Reading. Now I love reading and the thought of stealing a few moments to curl up with a good book is always on my mind. But the thought of going out into that freezing, wet January weather to grab a book from the local library? Not so much. In fact, I'm shivering just thinking about it. So instead, I've tried using the BorrowBox and PressReader services when the weather has been miserable. It was a little strange reading a book on my phone at first, but I found that I can browse, borrow and read the book without having to step a foot out of the door. I can even choose to have the book read to me from the wide selection of audiobooks on BorrowBox. There's a great selection of titles to choose from. But the best bit is that the BorrowBox and PressReader services are free to all SLLC library members. All I needed was a device to access the services, my library card number and a PIN (I have to admit that I had forgotten my PIN but a quick call to the lovely folk in the library got that sorted out quickly). So, I'm happy to report that with the help of BorrowBox and PressReader I've been able to 'Go All In' for the National Year of Reading, and I hope you can too!
January 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Looking for meal inspiration this Veganuary? East Kilbride Central Library have an abundance of vegan and vegetarian recipe books available, whether your trying to change your diet completely or just want to up your vegetable intake! 🥗
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
Close up of the official Veganuary cookbook in front of the Veganuary display at East Kilbride Central Library. Close up of the shelves on the display including books from BOSH, Deliciously Ella and the flexible baker.  Veganuary themed display at East Kilbride Central Library with fruit and vegetable borders lining the top and bottom tiers. Includes books such as Meat-Free one pound meals and Fearne Cotton's Happy Vegan.
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Beat the January blues by creating Friendship Bracelets at Springhall Library this week! 😄
Book your space online
Tuesday 13th:
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Wednesday 14th: southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
January Friendship Bracelets. Create, Keep or Trade Bracelets inspired by your favourite books! All ages welcome. Springhall Library. Tuesday 13th 3:15pm to 4:15pm. Wednesday 14th 11am to 12pm. £2 per person. Book online to guarantee your space!
January 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Winnie-the-Pooh themed escape room - solve some simple interactive puzzles to help Pooh find his honey!
Carluke Library
Saturday 17th January 10-11am
Suitable for age 5 and above
Free activity but booking is essential. Call Carluke library on 01555 772134 for more information.
A poster featuring an image of Winnie-the-Pooh looking in a honey pot, and text saying, Oh, bother! Winnie-the-Pooh’s honey has gone missing! Can you help find it at Carluke Library?
January 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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**Customer Notice**
Customer notice saying, Children’s activities in Hamilton Town House Library will resume on Monday 12th January, however the Bookbug and Jolly Tots sessions due to take place on Friday 16th January are cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.
January 9, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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If you enjoyed Matt Haig's other titles, then you will love this one ❤️ 📖 Get it now on BorrowBox...no waiting lists! #ReadNow #ListenNow
A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eBook, The Life Impossible by Matt Haig, and text saying, Read Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eBooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, The Life Impossible by Matt Haig, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today.
January 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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There are still tickets available for David Wilson at Carluke Lifestyles on Friday 16th January! Book now at www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk
A poster featuring an image of Professor David Wilson and his book, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders. Text says, AN EVENING WITH DAVID WILSON. CARLUKE LIFESTYLES, FRIDAY 16TH JAN 2026. Carluke Library is proud to welcome back, Professor David Wilson who is known for his gripping storytelling and sharp insight into criminal behaviour. Drawing from his new book: A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders, he explores landmark murder cases to reveal what they show about Britain past and present. Event starts at 7.00pm (Doors open 6.30pm). Tickets £15. Book now: www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk.
January 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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New Year, New Books 😊 📚
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January 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Happy New Year from South Lanarkshire Libraries!🥂 Here are a few ads from the Carluke & Lanark Gazette published 100 years ago today, taken from the British Newspaper Archive. Find out more about the BNA at youtu.be/VfbqDVQtSxE?...
Image featuring four newspaper ads below text saying Carluke & Lanark Gazette. The Gazette, January 1, 1926.
January 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Listen Now! 👂 No waiting lists for these eAudiobooks from BorrowBox 😊

Not a library member? Join online at southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, Death of an Honest Man by M.C. Beaton, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, Holmes, Margaret and Poe by James Patterson, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, Into the Storm by Cecelia Ahern, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today.
December 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Your library may be closed over the festive period, but BorrowBox is still open, and there are no waiting lists for these Christmas crackers.

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Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎅 📚
A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, Murder at the Christmas Emporium by Andreina Cordani, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eAudiobook, Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night, and text saying, Listen Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today. A notice featuring a photo of mobile phones displaying the eBook, Murder at the Christmas Emporium by Andreina Cordani, and text saying, Read Now. Your library in your pocket. Thousands of eAudiobooks available to borrow from your local library. Join today.
December 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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All South Lanarkshire Libraries will be closed by 3pm on December 24th and will re-open by January 5th. Individual library opening times vary and can be viewed at www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/23/libr... by clicking the desired library branch under categories ❄️
Blue graphic with purple text with snowflakes around it reading South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture notice. Customer Notice. Library opening times over the festive period. 
December 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Christmas Bookbug 🎄 at Springhall Library with Shona!
Snuggle in and enjoy a festive Bookbug session filled with Christmas songs, rhymes, and a lovely seasonal story for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups 🎄📚🎶
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Christmas Bookbug 🎄 at Springhall Library with Shona
YouTube video by Libraries South Lanarkshire
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December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Some photos of Biggar Library's beautifully bookish Christmas tree 🎄📚😀
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A Christmas tree in a library. A close-up photo of a Christmas tree featuring a Little Woman book ornament. A close-up photo of a Christmas tree featuring a Jane Eyre book ornament. A close-up photo of a Christmas tree featuring a Treasure Island book ornament.
December 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The East Kilbride Central Library staff walked into the elves browsing the new town centre plans this morning. Not sure how they managed to get under the glass though 👀

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East Kilbride Crest hanging in East Kilbride Central Library with elves sitting on top. The crest reads Prosper but Dreid. An elf lying across the East Kilbride town centre vision plans in the library. Another elf showing off the plans at East Kilbride under the glass.
December 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Join Hamilton Town House Library for a special Christmas Bookbug on Friday 19th December 10:30-11AM, followed by a Christmas themed Jolly tots!🎄🎁
Bring your holiday spirit and your favourite festive outfit! Booking will be available under the events tab on www.sllclibrary.co.uk the week prior 🎅
Jingle Bell Bookbug! Join us for a special Christmas Bookbug on Friday 19th December 10:30 to 11am at Hamilton Town House Library. Booking essential. Jolly Tots. Toddler Christmas Story and Craft time. Enjoy a fun group story followed by a themed Christmas craft this December! Come read, create and play! Hamilton Town House Library. 11:15 to 12. Friday 19th December. Ages one to five. Booking required. Parent or guardian must accompany child for session. £2 or free with ACE membership.
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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The festivities at Fairhill Library have begun! Even Santa made an appearance at the Christmas Party! 🎅
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Christmas party at Fairhill Library with adults sitting around in a circle with children dancing with the Children's Assistant in the middle. Children Assistant reading the children a story at the Christmas Party with the Christmas lights aglow. Christmas lights filling the room at Fairhill Library's Christmas party. Two children sat with Santa and the Children's assistant dressed like an elf.
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Forth Library's 'Book Nook' recently had fun discussing 'Mercy' by Jussi Adler-Olsen, the original 'Department Q'. Their next meeting will be on Monday 5th January at 2pm where they will discuss Nicci French's 'The Last Days of Kira Mullan' 📚
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/84/fort...
Book display at Forth Library labelled as Book of the Month filled with Nicci French's The Last Days of Kira Mullan.
December 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Come along to join in with some Christmas Crafts at Stonehouse Library! ☃️
Friday 19th December - 3-4pm
Ages 5-11yrs
£2.00 or free with ACE card
Book your place online - buff.ly/g7bNeeB

Look out for Christmas Crafts at Larkhall Library too 🎄
A poster showing reindeer, baubles, holly, bells and gifts. The poster reads Christmas Crafts, Children age 5-11 years old, Friday 19th December 3-4pm, Stonehouse Library, ACE Card or £2 to pay on the day, book online or with Library Staff.
December 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM