Libraries South Lanarkshire

Picture of the cover of Stephen Rutt's The Waterlands next to text that says 'Author Event, Atkinson-Pryce Bookshop Presents: Stephen Rutt at Biggar Library, Biggar, ML12 6FX. Wednesday 25th March 2026. Time: 19:00 to 20:00. Tickets: £6. Available from Atkinson-Pryce Bookshop. Telephone 01899 221225 or email tomes@atkinson-pryce.co.uk. Atkinson-Pryce Books are thrilled to welcome naturalist and award-winning author Stephen Rutt to Biggar Library to talk about his latest book 'The Waterlands'. ​ Stephen is based in Dumfries and has written extensively about birds, his book 'Wintering' is about a season with Geese and 'The Seafarers' follows birds at sea.

Biggar Library, in collaboration with Atkinson-Pryce Books, are welcoming Stephen Rutt on Wednesday 25th March at 7pm to discuss his evocative and powerful writing. Tickets cost £6 and are available through Atkinson-Pryce Bookshop 🐦️
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Customer Notice. Bookbug time change! This Friday, 6th March, the Stonehouse Library Bookbug session will be at 1:30pm.

Secure your space at Stonehouse Library's 1:30pm Bookbug session at www.sllclibrary.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Poster featuring illustrations of period products and text saying, period positive South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire Partnership. Stronger together. South Lanarkshire Council. Can Do Community. Books, conversations and support.

To mark International Women’s Day, our libraries are showcasing new books on periods, menopause and women’s health – alongside free period products.

Drop in, have a browse, and remember:
period products are free in our libraries and available when you need them.

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

Hamilton Town House Library. Shake, Rattle and Read. Join us for a special dress up session of dancing, singing, stories and musical playtime on Thursday 5th March, World Book Day. 11am to 11:30am. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Parent or guardian must accompany child for session. £2 or free with ACE membership.

Hamilton Town House Library welcomes everyone to dress up for World Book Day at this Thursdays Shake, Rattle and Read! 🪇
Book your space at
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Notice with an illustration of Bookbug and text saying, Join us for a ​​Dress Up Bookbug ​at Cambuslang Library​​ 5th March ​​to celebrate ​World Book Day.​

Join us for a Dress Up Bookbug at Cambuslang Library, 5th March, to celebrate World Book Day 😀 📚

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Poster featuring illustrations of period products and text saying, period positive South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire Partnership. Stronger together. South Lanarkshire Council. Can Do Community. Periods happen. Support should too.

Free period products are available in our public libraries – every day, not just for International Women’s Day.

✔ Free
✔ No questions
✔ Take what you need

Because access to period products is about dignity, equality and wellbeing.

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

A photo of 16 women in a hall standing in a circle, holding hands.

A photo of 14 women standing beside a banner with text saying, Circle Dancing For All.

There was a great turnout for the Circle Dancing last week 🕺 part of the Young at Heart Festival, led by the amazing Jo Freeman, on behalf of Carluke Library. This event was held in Carluke Lifestyles.
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Poster featuring illustrations of period products and text saying, period positive South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire Partnership. Stronger together. South Lanarkshire Council. Can Do Community. Stop by and pick up.

Look out for our pop-up stands in libraries this week.

👉️ Free period products
👉️ Information and support
👉️ Friendly team on hand

Take what you need — no questions asked.

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

Notice featuring an illustration of Bookbug and text saying, Join us for a ​Dress Up Bookbug ​at Springhall Library​ 2nd to 4th March ​to celebrate ​World Book Week .

Join us for a ​Dress Up Bookbug ​at Springhall Library,​ 2nd to 4th March, ​to celebrate ​World Book Week 😀📚
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Poster featuring illustrations of period products and text saying, period positive South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire Partnership. Stronger together. South Lanarkshire Council. Can Do Community. International Women’s Day. Practical support that matters.

To mark International Women’s Day, our local libraries are celebrating in a practical way by adding 465 new period-related books to library shelves. Free period products are available in all public libraries.
You don’t need to ask. You don’t need to explain. If you need them, please help yourself.

Customer notice saying, Springhall Library’s phone lines are now working. Thanks for your patience.

**Customer Notice**

Poster featuring an old black and white photo of over a dozen children standing in a street looking at the camera, and text saying, Introductory Family History course. LESMAHAGOW LIBRARY. Friday 6 March 10:30-12 PM . Join us for a two-part genealogy session where you’ll: Explore the available resources to kick-start or continue your research, Get hands-on support using your own device or one of our library PCs. This is a group session, so booking is essential. £4/£2 concessions/free with ActivAge. Call Lesmahagow Library 01555 892606 or send an email to lesmahagow@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

Lesmahagow Library's Introductory Family History course begins next Friday 6th March 🙂 👇

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Springhall Library can now receive incoming telephone calls, but are still experiencing issues making outgoing calls. Thank you for your patience while we work on rectifying this issue.

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Biggar Library Recommends Panenka by Rónán Hession. His name was Joseph, but for years they had called him Panenka, a name that was his sadness and his story. Following a mistake early in his football career, now 50 yr old Panenka has been stuck with the name ever since. Panenka explores themes of second chances, connection, and finding beauty in everyday life. We get to spend time with a few different characters, enjoying their day-to-day life and gently unfolding their relationships. It’s a warm, tender book, full of relatable characters, small meaningful gestures, and beautiful writing. I really loved reading it, I felt sad when it ended - I missed the characters. Recommended by Lorraine. Phone 01899222060 or email biggar@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

Biggar Library's Lorraine recommends Rónán Hession's 'Panenka' 👇️

Poster featuring three illustrations of people stretching while sitting on chairs, and text saying, SESSION RUN BY YOGA WITH DELLA. CHAIR YOGA. WHERE COMFORT MEETS CALM. Join us at Hamilton Town House Library for Chair Yoga. A gentle, accessible exercise to support and improve flexibility and balance. 18+ ADULTS ONLY CLASS. TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 6:00PM–6:40PM. BOOK ONLINE NOW.

Join us at Hamilton Town House Library for Chair Yoga! Let us know of any health conditions or physical limitations before the class begins as some movements may not be suitable for everyone. Please bring water.

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Finished jigsaw puzzle of a small town scene shown off at Uddingston Library.

Shelves of jigsaw puzzle with a sign that reads Borrow a Jigsaw Puzzle.

Uddingston Library have caught the jigsaw puzzle bug and have started their own lending library. You are also welcome to join in with the one they have on the go at the library! Here's one they made earlier 🤗
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Springhall Library's phone lines are down at the moment. Please email springhall@library.s-lanark.org.uk to contact the,/ We apologise for any inconvenience.

**Customer Notice**

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Shake Rattle and Read: Join us for dancing, singing, stories and musical play every Thursday at Hamilton Town House Library.
📅Every Thursday
⌚11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
🚸Suitable for ages 18M to 5Y
🔔Children must be accompanied by an adult
💰£2 or free with ACE membership
🖥️Please book using QR code online

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Digital Construction Club: Introducing our brand‑new LEGO & Minecraft Club!

📅Every Thursday
⌚3:30 PM-4:15 PM
🚸Children from P2 to P7
💰£2 or free with ACE membership
🖥️Please book using QR code online
📱Children should bring a charged Switch/Tablet/iPad with Minecraft installed
🧱Lego bricks supplied

A colourful library display featuring books, a crafted tree and wild flowers, and text saying, Fresh Picks.

A colourful library display featuring books, a crafted tree and wild flowers.

A new 'Fresh Picks' display in Biggar Library featuring a selection of books enjoyed by staff and customers 🙂 📚

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A library display featuring photos of influential women, their inspiring quotations, and books written by or about them.

A library display featuring photos of influential women, brief biographies, and their inspiring quotations.

A library display featuring books written by or about influential women, and prints of their inspiring quotations.

Carluke Library is marking next month's International Women's Day (8th March) with this thoughtful display 🙂 #IWD2026
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A photo of knitted baby clothes and text saying, FAIRHILL KNITTING NATTER.

To the Neo Natal Unit at Wishaw General Hospital, a donation from Fairhill Library's Knitting Natter group! An absolutely beautiful and talented group of ladies who helped to provide comfort to babies in need ❤️👏 Many thanks ladies!
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Poster featuring three images of Closes of Lanark and text saying, Heritage Walk, Closes of Lanark. Join us on this exciting walk around Lanark to discover the 14 Closes of the Royal Burgh: from Bernard’s Wynd to the Wide Close, each one has its own unique tale that we will discover during this walk. We will start from Lanark Library and booking is essential. STARTING POINT: LANARK LIBRARY. WHEN: FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY. TIME: 2:30–4:30PM. COST: £4/£2 CONCESSIONS/FREE WITH ACTIVAGE. TO BOOK: CALL LANARK LIBRARY 01555 661144 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO LANARK.REF@LIBRARY.S-LANARK.ORG.UK.

Join us next Friday 27th for this exciting walk around Lanark to discover the 14 Closes of the Royal Burgh 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ 🚶‍♂️‍➡️ 👇

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A poster headed with the Memories Scotland logo and featuring three historical photos of Carluke, and text saying, COME AND VIEW OLD PHOTOS OF CARLUKE (provided by CPHS) HAVE A CHAT AND A CUPPA - 50p IN CARLUKE LIBRARY. FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2pm - 3pm. PHOTOS ON DISPLAY MON 23RD - SAT 28TH FEBRUARY. THIS MONTH'S TOPIC YOUTH ORGANISATIONS.

Carluke Library's next Memories Scotland get-together is on Friday 27th February 😊 👇

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Customer notice saying, Printing and photocopying services are temporarily suspended at Lanark Library, due to a technical fault. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to resume normal service very soon.

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Poster featuring illustrations of historical figures, the interior of a mill, and text saying, New Lanark World Heritage Site. The People of New Lanark. Explore 240 years of history through the fascinating lives of the people who called New Lanark home. From familiar figures like David Dale and Robert Owen to the lesser-known paupers, doctors, soldiers and Millworkers, join our talk on New Lanark’s people at East Kilbride Library on Friday 27th of February at 2pm. When – Friday 27th of February. Time – 2pm - 3pm. Where – East Kilbride Library.

Join us in East Kilbride Central Library on Friday 27th February to hear about the fascinating lives of the people who called New Lanark home.

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Paper Folding Craft Workshop. Carluke Library. Tuesday 3rd March. 2pm to 3pm. £2 or free with Activeage Membership. Make a Hedgehog from folding pages in a book. All craft materials included and a cup of teas or coffee. Telephone 01555 772134 to secure your place.

Get crafty at Carluke Library on March 3rd! Papercraft your own hedgehog 🦔 Book your spot by calling the library on 01555 772134 or book online at
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Poster featuring an old black and white photo of over a dozen children standing in a street looking at the camera, and text saying, Introductory Family History course. LANARK LIBRARY. Wednesday 25 February 10:30-12:30 PM . Join us for a two-part genealogy session where you’ll: Explore the available resources to kick-start or continue your research, Get hands-on support using your own device or one of our library PCs. This is a group session, so booking is essential. £4/£2 concessions/free with ActivAge. Call Lanark Library 01555 661144 or send an email to lanark@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

Lanark Library's Introductory Family History course begins next Wednesday 25th! 🙂 👇

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Poster featuring illustrations of a book and music notes, and text saying, HAMILTON TOWN HOUSE LIBRARY. SHAKE, RATTLE & READ. Join us for some dancing, singing, stories and musical playtime. EVERY THURSDAY 11:00-11:30. Ages 18 months - 5 years. Parent/guardian must accompany child for session. £2 or free with ACE membership. BOOK ONLINE NOW.

Join us for some dancing, singing, stories and musical playtime 🎵 at Hamilton Town House Library's Shake, Rattle & Read sessions 😀 👇

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Two books lying on a table with confetti around them. Lucy Cousins's Maisy's Chinese New Year and Roger Hargreaves's Mr Men Little Miss Pancake Day.

Step aside Barbenheimer! 2026 can do one better - Happy Chinese New Year AND Pancake Day! 🐴🥞