Libraries South Lanarkshire

A woman wearing a purple shirt stands in a library holding a large pin-shaped sign that reads ‘Collect your sanitary products here’. In front of her is a table displaying free period products, with a banner beside her promoting the Period Positive initiative.

We are Period Positive at… Our Local Libraries

Libraries across South Lanarkshire are delighted to provide free period products, if you require products pop down to your local library where you can grab what you need!

To find your nearest location https://orlo.uk/2RcDE

Customer notice saying, We are experiencing some issues with our PressReader service. These are currently being investigated and we’ll provide updates here when we have them. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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A sign saying St. Leonards Community Puzzle with the start date being marked as the 6th August.

Almost complete puzzle sat on a desk in Saint Leonards Library.

Jigsaw fever is spreading across South Lanarkshire libraries and has now hit St. Leonards Library! It's been quite the conversation starter and is almost complete so you better get down there if you want to take part 🧩
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#BygoneCon: On this Saturday in EK Central Library, loads of brilliant presentations and a whole host of stalls about family and local heritage. Including the launch of local author Raymond Burke's book 'Kilbryde' at 1pm. Check it all out on Saturday.

A photo of several adults and children in a library with Paddington Bear in the centre.

A photo of Paddington Bear holding Bookbug in a library.

A photo of Paddington Bear and several adults and children in a library.

A photo of Paddington Bear sitting in a chair in a library with some adults and toddlers watching.

A very famous bear visited Bookbug in Rutherglen Library last Saturday to the delight of many children! Look out for more famous characters from books appearing at upcoming Saturday Bookbug sessions in Rutherglen 😀

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A notice featuring the BygoneCon poster and a list of participants.

BygoneCon returns this Saturday at East Kilbride Central Library! Explore local history, meet community groups, collectors & experts, and uncover the stories that shaped South Lanarkshire. Free entry, 10am–4pm. #BygoneCon
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A retro-style poster featuring an old photo of East Kilbride Town Centre and text saying BygoneCon25. Celebrating our shared past. Saturday 11th October 10am-4pm. East Kilbride Central Library. Contact 01355 220046 or bygonecon@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

Join us in East Kilbride Central Library on Saturday for our fifth Heritage and Local History Convention, BygoneCon! Find out more at www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/news/article...

Poster featuring illustrations of a pumpkin and a witches hat, and text saying, Calling all little monsters, witches, and wizards! Get ready for a super fun Halloween party with spooky stories, hidden treasures, cool crafts, and a prize for the best costume! Dress up and join the fun at Hamilton Town House Library. It’s going to be a Halloween to remember! Ages 2+. Friday 31st October 3:30pm to 4:15pm. Parents must accompany child during session. Booking is mandatory as spaces are limited. Phone 01698 452122 to book.

Hamilton Town House Library's Halloween Party 👇 🎃 🧹

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Poster featuring paw prints, books, a photo of dogs in a library, and text saying, Kindly run by charity THERAPET. Paws & Pages: Read with a Furry Friend. Love dogs? Love books? Read to a friendly pup in a 15-minute session! Build confidence, practice reading, and make a furry friend. Ages 6+. Saturday 18th Oct and 1st Nov. 10:30am – 12:00pm. Parents must accompany child during session. Booking is mandatory as spaces are limited. Phone 01698 452122 to book.

We just love our four-legged librarians here at Hamilton Town House library! 🐾 Come along to our next Paws and Pages event and meet them for yourself! ❤️📚🐶
#Therapet #CanineConcernScotland

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Wall art inside the new Blantrye Library Hub that says Welcome to Blantrye Library. Text on top says Sunday News!

Did you know Blantyre Library Hub is open every Sunday? 🎉
You can drop by any Sunday between 8am and 5pm at our new home inside Blantyre Leisure Centre - pick up a new read, return your books and enjoy the bright new space 🎨
Why not make us part of your Sunday routine? We look forward to see you!

A poster featuring a border of dog bones around text saying, Dog Man Party. Carluke Library. Wednesday 15th October 10-11am. Booking required. Free of charge.

Dog Man Party in Carluke Library 😀 👇 🦴

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Poster featuring an illustration of children reading books, and text saying, After School Book Club Ages 8 – 11. First Tuesday of the month 3.30pm to 4.15pm. Cambuslang Library. Tell us all about your favourite books and get ideas for your next read.

Cambuslang Library's After School Book Club 😀 👇 📚

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Customer notice saying, For this week only, Friday’s (3rd) Bookbug session at Burnbank Library will be at 10:30am, rather than the usual 2:00pm time slot. Sorry for any inconvenience.

**Customer Notice**

A poster featuring an image of a toddler holding a book, a Bookbug illustration, and text saying, Bookbug. Burnbank Library Fridays 2:00pm. Hillhouse & Earnock Community Centre Thursdays 9:30am.

Bookbug in Burnbank and Hillhouse 😀👇

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Poster featuring illustrations of toy ducks, building blocks a rocket, and a train, and text saying, STAY & PLAY. Join us for a fun, friendly play session designed for babies and toddlers with toys, books, and space to explore in Hamilton Town House Library. Perfect for little ones to play and grown-ups to connect. Hamilton Town House Library 11:15–12:00. Every Monday.

Stay & Play in Hamilton Town House Library 😀 👇

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A poster featuring illustrations of the Earth, trees, a bird, leaves, and text saying, Climate Change Week. Climate Week Jolly Tots Special A joyful morning of storytelling and nature-themed crafting for toddlers and their grown ups. Celebrating our planet in a gentle, creative way! Date: Friday 3rd October. Time: 11:15–12:00. Location: Hamilton Town House. Ages: 1–5 years. Booking required. Parent/guardian must accompany child for session. Let’s nurture a love for the Earth—one story and craft at a time!

Climate Week Jolly Tots Special in Hamilton Town House Library! 👇🌍🌳

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Poster featuring illustrations of flowers, a hand print, and children’s crafts, and text saying, JOLLY TOTS. Toddler Story & Craft Time. Enjoy a fun group story followed by a themed craft! Come read, create, and play! Hamilton Town House Library 11:15–12:00. Every Friday.

Jolly Tots in Hamilton Town House Library 😀 👇

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Photo of the book jacket of Transcription by Kate Atkinson, beside text saying, Biggar Library Recommends. London, 1940. Juliet Armstrong, an 18-year-old orphan, is recruited as a typist for MI5, tasked with transcribing the secret meetings of Nazi-sympathisers. As the war gets increasingly closer to home, Juliet’s involvement in the operation deepens, with disastrous consequences. 10 years later, Juliet is now a producer for the BBC, with the war far behind her. But when she receives a note proclaiming “You will pay for what you did!”, she realises that leaving the war behind won’t be as easy as she hoped. Engrossing and intriguing, with lively, entertaining characters. Recommended by Beth. Also available as a BorrowBox Audiobook. Biggar Library - Tel: 01899 222060 or Email: biggar@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

Today's Biggar Library recommendation is from Beth 😊 📖 Find it in our catalogue southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk or at BorrowBox southlanarkshire.borrowbox.com

There's still time to go see the Knitting Exhibition at Carluke Library! It's running until the 4th October 🧶

Poster featuring a photo of a book jacket and text saying, Author and Illustrator visit. Lanark library. Saturday 4th October at 11-12. Join us for a fun story session of ‘Annie McLeod and the Lucky Button’ with author Charlene Caldwell and Illustrator Luisa Cocozza. There will be an opportunity at the end of the session to buy your own signed copy of the book and a lucky button! FREE FAMILY EVENT although booking is essential. Please phone lanark library on 01555 661144 or speak to a member of staff at the main desk.

Join us in Lanark Library for a fun story session of ‘Annie McLeod and the Lucky Button’ with author Charlene Caldwell and illustrator Luisa Cocozza. ✍️

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A photo of the book jacket of The Muse by Jessie Burton.

The latest title for Forth Library’s Book Club is The Muse by Jessie Burton. Copies are now available to borrow. We meet on the first Monday of the month, 1.30 - 2.30pm. Come along and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.
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Customer notice saying, Blantyre Library – Opening Monday 29th September 2025. We’re excited to announce the grand opening of the new Blantyre Library on Monday 29th September 2025! Located within Blantyre Leisure Centre, the Library Hub offers a bright, welcoming space to: Borrow books, Browse new titles, Enjoy reading in the heart of the community. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Staffed Hours (for assistance and printing services): Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM. 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Thursday: 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Please note: Printing and Photocopying Services. Printing is available only during staffed hours. Photocopying is available throughout opening hours.

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Poster with an illustration of four children reading books and text saying, After School Book Club. Ages 8 – 11. First Friday of the month. 3.30pm to 4.15pm. Springhall Library. Tell us all about your favourite books and get ideas for your next read.

Age 8 to 11? Love reading? ❤️📚 Then join our Springhall Library After School Book Club on the first Friday of the month!
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Customer notice saying, Greenhills Library will be closed on Friday 26 September 2025 due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. During this time, the nearest open libraries will be East Kilbride Central Library or St Leonards Library.

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Bookbug will now start at (:30am every Thursday at Hillhouse and Earnock Community Centre. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Bookbug will now start at 9:30am at Hillhouse and Earnock Community Centre every Thursday 🎵 🐛
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Customer Notice. There will be no Bookbug or children's activities at Springhall Library or North Halfway Hall on Friday 26th September.

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Hello Autumn display at Larkhall Library filled with books with autumnal coloured covers.

Close up of book shelves display Alison Weir's In the Shadow of Queens, Rebecca F Kuang's Yellowface and George Alagiah's The Burning Land.

Book shelves filled with books such as Sarah Vaughan's Little Disasters, Andy McNab's Shadow State and Simon Kernick's The Bone Field.

Close up of the Hello Autumn sign with leaves and pumpkins surround it.

The weather is turning, and Larkhall Library has a fresh display to mark the new season! 🍂

This month, we’re celebrating American Classics, timeless works that have captured hearts and shaped literature for generations.

Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or discovering one for the first time, these classics are waiting for you on our shelves at Hamilton Town House Library!

Bookbug standing in front of Lanark Library with text reading Bookbug at Lanark Library. From Monday 22nd September, Bookbug session days and times. Monday, 9:30 to 10am and 10:30 to 11am. Tuesday, 2 to 2:30pm. Wednesday, 10 to 10:30am.

Lanark Library Bookbug sessions will return to the library from Monday 22nd September. Booking is required and can either be done by phoning the library on 01555 66114 or online at www.sllclibrary.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Chatterbooks. Biggar Library Book Club for Primary 4 to Primary 5. Mondays 3:10pm to 3:50pm. Book's chat, art, fun and more! Free! Talking about the books you want to read!

Biggar Library's Chatterbooks Book Club is changing days. Now taking place on Mondays instead of Fridays at 3:10pm to 3:50pm. Call the library on 01899 222060 for more information 📚
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