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November 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Larkhall Library's knitting and crochet groups are having a Christmas sale of work! The stalls will be here until noon on Friday 2 December. All proceeds go to CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland).
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Cairdie's Brig at Hamilton Town House Library! 🎄Join us for a morning of live music, holiday cheer, and good vibes as our local band brings the Christmas spirit to life! Tues 9th Dec, 11-12pm. FREE! www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/87/hami...
Poster featuring illustrations of Christmas trees, musical notes, and text saying, CHRISTMAS CHHER WITH CAIRDIE'S BRIG. JOIN US FOR A MUSICAL TREAT! Get into the holiday spirit as a local band brings the magic of Christmas to life with live tunes. TUES 9TH DECEMBER 11-12PM. HAMILTON TOWN HOUSE LIBRARY.
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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**Customer Notice**
Customer notice saying, Blantyre Library will be closed from 1st to 7th December for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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All at Rutherglen Library would like to thank children’s author/illustrator Morag Hood for visiting us last Saturday for Book Week Scotland to read some of her books including I AM BAT and THE STEVES, plus run a craft session based around her book RUNAWAY CONE. The children loved it! ❤️
An author/illustrator delivering a presentation to children in a library. An author/illustrator delivering a children's craft session in a library. Children enjoying a craft session in a library. An author/illustrator delivering a children's craft session in a library.
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Here at Carluke Library, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
A photograph showing a Christmas tree with round baubles, stars, stags and ribbons hung from the branches. There are a selection of different sized parcels at the bottom of the tree.
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Find out about old Rutherglen cinemas next Tuesday 📽️🎞️

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Poster featuring images of the dome at Rutherglen Library, an old cinema, and a still from The Wizard of Oz, and text saying, Rutherglen Library Events. Heritage Talks. Old Rutherglen Cinemas. Tues 2 December 2pm–3pm. Author Carol Foreman / Librarian Zen Boyd. From old Lantern Slides to 3D Glasses, find out more about the history of Rutherglen Cinemas. Free but ticketed event. Book your place at Rutherglen Library main desk.
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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The Book Nook at Forth Library is meeting on Monday 1st December at 2pm to discuss our latest read, Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen. If you enjoyed the TV Series 'Dept.Q', you might enjoy the original version by the Danish author. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/84/fort...
A photo of the book cover of Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen. A promotional image for the TV series Dept.Q.
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Tomorrow's Autumn Author Talk Under the Dome at Rutherglen Library features Gillian Shirreffs, author of Brodie, presenting her new book, Elephant. This is a free event 😊 📖

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A poster featuring an image of the book, elephant, by Gillian Shirreffs with a quote: “A masterpiece.” - Victor Montori M.D., Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and text saying, AUTUMN AUTHOR TALKS Under the Dome at Rutherglen Library. GILLIAN SHIRREFFS author of Brodie presents her new book, Elephant. Thursday 27th November at 3pm. Gillian’s debut novel, Brodie, is a darkly funny story narrated by a copy of a Muriel Spark book as it passes through the hands of six women. Gillian’s work often examines the relationship between object and illness; and experiments with unconventional narrating techniques. Written with the same dry humour and emotional precision as her debut, Elephant is not a traditional cancer memoir, as it is told through messages, emails, tweets, and interior thoughts. FREE EVENT.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Thanks to Sara Sheridan for a wonderfully charming and enthralling talk for Book Week Scotland at Lanark Library. Sara gave us a behind the scenes glimpse into writing her bestselling novels, including The Fair Botanists and The Secrets of Blythswood Square.
A photo of author Sara Sheridan standing behind a table in Lanark Library. The table features several plants, a photo of the author, and her book, The Fair Botanists. Author Sara Sheridan talking to a large audience in a library.
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Exciting News – Extended Staffed Hours at Blantyre Library! 😀👇

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Photo of the interior of Blantyre Library with text saying, Exciting News – Extended Staffed Hours at Blantyre Library! We’re delighted to announce that Blantyre Library is increasing its manned opening hours to include Tuesdays and Saturdays. Whether you need help with library services, or just a friendly face, we’re here for you during these times. New Staffed Hours: Monday: 9:15am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Tuesday: 9:15am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Wednesday: 9:15am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Thursday: 9:15am – 12:15pm. Friday: 9:15am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Saturday: 9:15am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 5:00pm.
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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**Customer Notice**
Customer notice saying, Unfortunately, Bookbug sessions due to take place in Uddingston Library on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November, have had to be cancelled, as has the 10:00am session in Cambuslang Library on Friday 28th. Thursday 27th November at Cambuslang Library is unaffected and all planned children's activities will go ahead as normal. We apologise for the inconvenience.
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Atkinson-Pryce Books in collaboration with the Lint Mill welcomed author Arthur Parkinson to Biggar Library.
Arthur's latest book, Hen Party is a riotous celebration of all things chicken, descriptions of rare breeds and more commonly found birds plus tips on how best to keep them.
A photograph of a chalkboard sign with a hand drawn picture of a chicken and the wording 'Arthur Parkinson Wednesday 19th November 7pm Hen Party Tickets online or in the bookshop'. A photograph of books displayed on a table top. The books are written by Arthur Parkinson. The titles of the books are Hen Party, Chicken Boy, The Flower Yard and The Flower Yard Planting a Paradise. A photograph of Arthur Parkinson sitting on a stool beside a woman also sitting on a stool and reading from a book. In front of them a small audience are seated and listening. A photograph of a person holding a tray of iced cakes.
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Here is Biggar Library's new 'Coorie in for Christmas' display, showcasing a few festive reads 🎄 📚
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A member of library staff arranging a display of winter-themed books below a poster featuring illustrations of a couch and a wood burner, and text saying Coorie in for Christmas. A poster featuring illustrations of a couch and a wood burner, and text saying Coorie in for Christmas. A library display of winter-themed books.
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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The holidays are coming at Larkhall Library! Pop in to enjoy a welcoming warm space and a wonderful selection of Christmas books.
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Rutherglen Library are hitting us right in the feels with this #BookWeekScotland display themed on friendship! 💞 That's what friends are for!
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Book Week Scotland book display at Rutherglen Library filled with books themed on friendship. Book Week Scotland book display at Rutherglen Library filled with books themed on friendship.
November 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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"Rejoicify" at the sight of East Kilbride Central Library's new Wicked Books display to celebrate the release of "Wicked: For Good"! Who can say if they've been changed for the better but they have been changed for good! 🎵🌠 
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Wicked movie poster spread across a book display with a sign on the top saying Wicked Books at East Kilbride Central Library. The yellow brick road runs up the middle of the display leading to the poster and the shelves are lined with tulips and poppies.  Close up of the Wicked Books sign with Glinda in her bubble and Elphaba with her broom beside the words. Terry Pratchett's I Shall Wear Midnight and Patricia Lockwood's No one is talking about this books side on either side. Close up of a few of the book shelves on the display featuring Hazel Gaynor's Before Dorothy, Michael Morpurgo's Toto, JD Kirk's The Last Bloody Straw and Sarah Winman's Tin Man.  Book display picture taken from angle to show off the BorrowBox poster showing off the Oz related books on BorrowBox.
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Look! It's wicked books on display at East Kilbride Central Library! 💚💗
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Marion Langston from The Carluke Parish Historical Society is delivering a presentation about their new book, 'Sacrifice & Resilience - The Lives of the people of Carluke District During WW2', in Carluke Library on Friday 28th November at 2pm. Contact the library on 01555 772134 to book.
Poster featuring a photo of a book titled SACRIFICE & RESILIENCE. THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF CARLUKE DISTRICT DURING WW2, with a photo of a war memorial on the cover. Below the book text says, CPHS'S LATEST PUBLICATION LAUNCHES AT CARLUKE LIBRARY ON 28TH NOVEMBER 2025 AT 2PM. PRESENTATION BY MARION LANGSTON.
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Carluke Library hosts a Carluke Men’s Shed exhibition from Mon 17 Nov for 2 weeks! See amazing woodwork and crafts by the group. Items aren’t for sale in the library, but visit their open day on 6 Dec for charity sales. More info at Carluke Library.
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Wooden sculptures in a library. Craft items hanging on a small wooden tree in a library.
November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Join Liz Allan this Book Week Scotland for her talk on Robert Louis Stevenson - Scotland to Samoa at St. Leonards Library. Taking place this Friday, 21st November, 11am and 2pm. Book your spot by calling 01355 241573 or going online and booking under the Events tab at www.sllclibrary.co.uk
Robert Louis Stevenson. Scotland to Samoa. A talk by Liz Allan. Friday 21st November. Saint Leonards Library. Morning Talk at 11am to 12pm. Afternoon Talk at 2pm to 3pm. Free Event. Book your AM or PM talk. 01355 241573. Tea and Coffee 50p.
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Uddingston Library had a well-attended talk yesterday by local writer and mindfulness teacher Martin Stepek, covering his inspiration to start writing poetry, his life experience that led him to mindfulness, and some very moving personal reminiscences. Thanks Martin, and to all who came along 🙂.
An author delivering a talk to a library audience.
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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On Friday 21st November at 11am Ken Waterman presents his debut from his new crime series "Woody Buchman : Rogue Currency Trader" in Rutherglen Library. 👇 #BookWeekScotland
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A poster featuring a photo of Ken Waterman and his book, Woody Buchanan, and text saying, Autumn Author Talks Under the Dome at Rutherglen Library. Ken Waterman presents his new crime series WOODY BUCHMAN: Rogue Currency Trader. Friday 21st November | 11AM. FREE EVENT. Ken Waterman moved to Glasgow from Ottawa, Canada, in 1995, and built his first coffee company. The Woody Buchman series is based on his accounts as a broker, battling addiction, his involvement with a Glasgow East End Gang, and then building his second coffee company into the largest privately owned discount coffee company in the UK. Book Week Scotland 17–23 November 2025. A week-long celebration of books and reading, with hundreds of events taking place in communities all over Scotland.
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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St Leonards Library Adult Reading Competition. Starting the 17th of November 2025 and finishing the 5th of January 2026. Read for fun and fame, ignite your competitiveness and win a prize at the end.
St Leonards Library Adult Reading Competition. Starting the 17th of November 2025 and finishing the 5th of January 2026.
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Ran out of books to read? Too many choices? Looking for a new favourite author? Try a blind date with a book in Carluke Library! We’ve got some great titles under wraps, with some clues about genre to point you in the right direction. #BookWeekScotland

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A poster with an illustration of two books and text saying, Ran out of books to read? Too many choices? Looking for a new favourite author? Try a blind date with a book.
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM