The tree is decorated and lit up, the decorations are out and there are Christmas themed books on display for you to borrow.
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
If you need some books to read over the festive period any books borrowed from the Library will not be due back until the 10th of January 2024.
This week is Book Week Scotland, a week of celebrating Scottish authors and their books. The Library has a display of fiction books by Scottish authors. All of these books can be borrowed.
There is a small display in the Library with books explaining the history behind the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and bonfire night. If you are interested please come along to the Library, all the books are available to borrow.
There are some spooky books on display all around the Library. Why not borrow one of these books and get in the mood for some ghostly Halloween happenings?
Try some howling good books!
The latest Library display highlights fiction books with the words 'wolf' or 'wolves' in the title and non-fiction books about wolves.
If you would like to borrow any of these books come along to the Library - Room F21.
Love animals? Love reading books about animals?
If you answered 'yes' to those questions then visit the Library (F21) where there is a display of both Fiction and Non-Fiction books about pets.
Remember you can borrow any of the books on the displays.
In recognition and support of LBGTQ+ History Month there is a display of both fiction and non-fiction books in the Library.
Remember to wear something purple on Friday 24th of February to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
The 25th of January is recognised around the world as the day on which the Scottish bard, Robert Burns, is remembered. Burns was born on this day in 1759 in Alloway, a small village in Ayrshire. His first book of poems was published in 1786. Now, some 264 years later his poems are still quoted and recited by many people. One of his best known songs-Auld Lang Syne- is sung on many occasions including Hogmanay.
To find out more about one of Scotland's most famous sons visit the Library (Room F21) where there is a display of books about Robert Burns and books of his poetry.
Looking for books with a Christmas theme?
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Visit the Library in room F21 and select from the books on display.
To celebrate the Patron Saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew, there is a small display in the Library. If you want to find out more about St. Andrew why not visit the Library and read about the history of St. Andrew and the saltire, Scotland's flag.
the Library has a selection of fiction and non-fiction books on the topic of war. Please ask Mrs Aitken if you need help to find something specific on the topic.
There are lots of spooky reads on display in the Library for Halloween. Come along and see if there are any scary books you would like to borrow. You may have to reach through some spiders' web to reach them though!
It's Star Wars Day! If you would like to read some Star Wars books then come to the Library. And may the Force be with everyone who has an exam today! Good luck !
Do you enjoy writing? Are you aged 13-19? Would you like to participate in an online conference with writers and illustrators to inspire and help you?
If you answered 'yes' to all of the above questions then maybe the Scottish Book Trust's StoryCon is for you. It takes place on the 26th and 27th of March over Zoom. For more details and to sign up for this exciting event click here
For ideas, inspiration and interactive games to play visit the Scottish Book Trust Website
Every year on the 11th of November Remembrance Day is held in the United Kingdom as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The Library in F27 has a display of non-fiction books which give information about the choice of 11th November for this commemoration and the significance of the poopy as a symbol of remembrance.
Come along to the Library and check out the display for European Day of Languages. Maybe borrow a book to help you start to learn a new language.
For National Pet Month there is a display in the Library (room F27) of fiction books and there is also a wide selection of information books available to borrow on how to look after your pets: from dogs to iguanas, and from chickens to rabbits!
