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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 13h

Our first Our Freedom: Then & Now event takes place on Friday 10 October at 2pm in #MotherwellLib. Letters Home: George Loudon is an exploration of the letters from the North Lanarkshire Archives that the prisoner of war sent home to loved ones.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/rbi9

#OurFreedom

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 16h

Our first Killers and Coffee session at #CumbernauldLib is fast approaching. There's still spaces available for you to come along. Join podcasters Mums, Mysteries and Murder and Scottish Murders on Saturday 11 October, 2.30pm.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/r6td

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Iona Fyfe @ionafyfe.bsky.social · 17h

Join me tonight at 6pm at Bellshill Cultural Centre for a free Scots Song workshop for Check It Oot! All abilities welcome.

Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/bgkh

Check It Oot! is supported by @handsupfortrad.bsky.social

#CheckItOot @librariesnl.bsky.social

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 22h

A HUGE thank you to everyone who got involved in #CoatbridgeLib's big Macmillan Coffee Morning last week!

At last count we'd raised over £900 for a fantastic cause.

Our raffle winner Marlene was also delighted to receive her luxury book-reading experience hamper from our Library Supervisor Murron!

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 1d

Get ready to join us for this week's Bookbug Online session with great songs and rhymes for you to enjoy. This week with Stana.

Catch it on YouTube now:

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 2d

Well done to our prize draw winner at #BellshillCC who was delighted to pick up her prize. The prize draw was part of our #LetsReadNL Reading Challenge 2025.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 3d

Check It Oot! - North Lanarkshire's first ever Scots Language Book Festival starts on Wednesday 8 October, 6pm with the first event featuring @ionafyfe.bsky.social

Grab a free place at the event you want to be part of. Book here: culturenl.co.uk/Oot

Supported by Hands Up For Trad.

#CheckItOot

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 3d

Inspired by Storm Amy, what book blew you away recently?

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 3d

Let the good times roll! Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon? Our Adult Board Game Café at #CoatbridgeLib offers a warm and friendly environment to learn a new game or play an old favourite. All welcome – just come along at 12pm on Saturday 11 October.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 4d

The little ones can discover our Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib on Tuesday 14 October - 2pm at our Kids Digital Immersive Sensory Room. With vibrant visuals and interactive games, they are sure have a great time. For ages 3 - 8.

Places are limited. Book now: culturenl.co.uk/kdisr

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 5d

Our exciting event for Check It Oot! with @graemearmstrong.bsky.social at #CoatbridgeLib is officially SOLD OUT.

There's still spaces at our other #CheckItOot! events though if you want to get involved.

Discover more: culturenl.co.uk/Oot

Supported by Hands Up For Trad.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 5d

The ever popular New Tricks activities for older people have arrived at #MotherwellLib with a new weekly session. While at the group you can enjoy refreshments while taking part in games and puzzles. Every Thursday at 2pm.

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 5d

This month's Always Available titles are now available to download and enjoy on BorrowBox - our eLibrary service. These four titles will be available for everyone throughout October in eBook and eAudiobook format. Find them in the scrolling banners in-app.

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 6d

Join us at Check It Oot! - North Lanarkshire's first ever Scots Language Book Festival. Discover writer Layla-Roxanne Hill at #AirdrieLib. Join the author of Black Oot Here on Sat 18 Oct, 2pm during Black History Month.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/qfos

Supported by Hands Up For Trad.

#CheckItOot

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 6d

Play with your device and celebrate #NationalPoetryDay today with a great selection of poetry eBooks available on BorrowBox. Search for Poetry in the app to find a collection you'll enjoy today.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 7d

We've reached the month of October so we're ready for a new suggest book for our Facebook Book Group. This month it is The Skeleton Army by Alis Hawkins - available for everyone on BorrowBox throughout October.

Join the group here: culturenl.co.uk/ufpo

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 8d

Join Donna this morning for our Bookbug Online session and have fun singing along to all of your favourite Bookbug songs and rhymes.

Catch it on YouTube here:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 9d

Get in the spooky season spirit at our Halloween Party in #MotherwellLib on Thursday 30 October, 5pm. Places are limited to so book a free place soon. Fancy dress is encouraged. Book here: culturenl.co.uk/6bx6

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 10d

With October just around the corner, will you be reading any scary stories in the build up to Halloween?

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 10d

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 11d

Chatterbooks is coming to #ShottsLib at the end of October with new sessions starting on Monday 27 October for 5 - 7 year-olds and Tuesday 28 October for 8 - 12 year-olds both from 3.30pm. Contact the library to find out more.

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at our first Our Freedom: Then & Now in-person event at #MotherwellLib on Friday 10 October, 2pm. Discover more about George Loudon, a war prisoner, and the letters he sent home from Stalag XVIII-A. Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/rbi9

#OurFreedom

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 12d

Tickets are going fast for our next Killers and Coffee session at #AirdrieLib, this time featuring author @maryturnerthomson.bsky.social. Join us on Thursday 2 October, 5.30pm.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/tf71

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 13d

Missed our new Bea's Books edition of our podcast last night? Make it your lunchtime listen today. Catch it on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/aZnqikJVxKE

#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 13d

Join Jennie and find out who is keeping her company behind the mic while Pari is still off on an adventure. There's plenty of book chat for you to enjoy.

Listen on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/aZnqikJVxKE

#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks