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Library service in North Lanarkshire. News, events and of course books.
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we want to know what love stories you feel are full of emotion and adorable characters.
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We run various club for a variety of pop-culture interests like Manga, LEGO, PokΓ©mon and Warhammer. If your child would enjoy these, check our online catalogue for more information: culturenl.co.uk/mlpw
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Get in the romantic spirit with a love-filled romance story or two at your local library. There are plenty of great ones to pick from across our libraries like this display in #ViewparkLib.
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Join us at #NewmainsLib on Tuesday 10 February, 3.30pm for a fun loved-filled Valentine's Arts and Crafts session. Suitable for age 6 - 11 years. Call the library to book a free place.
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Starting Wednesday 11 February - 2.30pm, #SteppsLib will begin hosting a fortnightly Crafternoon session aiming to get people creative and working on craft projects. Suitable for all ages. Find out more here: culturenl.co.uk/2r6x
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Andrew is back for Bookbug Online this week. Catch up with him for all your favourite songs, rhymes and fun with Bookbug.
Watch it on YouTube here:
Our new set of Always Available titles is now live on BorrowBox. These titles titles will be available all month long in the app - just watch for the scrolling top banner.
Find out more about BorrrowBox: culturenl.co.uk/bbx
Have you had a quiet or busy weekend? How many pages did you manage to read for your current book?
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February is here, so it's time for a new suggested read for our Facebook Book Group. This month, we have Alan Bennett's Killing Time - available all month via BorrowBox in eBook or eAudiobook.
Join the conversations: culturenl.co.uk/ufpo
Our libraries have over 100 activities happening next week with all our regular activities and some one-off events. Check out all the exciting activities happening online here: culturenl.co.uk/n7ds
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Our Senior Morning Mind Twisters sessions at #ViewparkLib are on a short break but will return on Tuesday 24 February at the new time of 10.45am - 11.45am.
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Please be aware we are currently experiencing difficulties with our Princh printing solution throughout our libraries. This means we are currently unable to print documents for the public until it is resolved.
Our IT team is working on resolving this as soon as possible.
Whatever the weather you can always enjoy a fun book with our For the Love of Books podcast. Especially the Bea's Books episodes - listen to the new one now on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/e7NG193iDuE
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Today is #InternationalLEGODay. Is there a better day to discover where your nearest LEGO Club is in our libraries? These creations were from our club in #CumbernauldLib. Find your club: culturenl.co.uk/enc3
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Our Code Clubs at our libraries in Coatbridge, Cumbernauld and Motherwell return near the end of February.
Places are always popular so book fast. Find out more on our website: culturenl.co.uk/fbp2
#CoatbridgeLib #CumbernauldLib #MotherwellLib
There is still time to book a place at our book launch event in #AirdrieLib with Angela Montgomery on Saturday 31 January from 2.15pm.
We have two Immersive Room screenings followed by an author Q&A. Each session is bookable separately.
More information here: culturenl.co.uk/b1pk
Unfortunately our PokΓ©mon Club at #WishawLib tomorrow (Tuesday 27 January) has been cancelled. Our trainer has reached 0 HP and needs a revive potion before next week. Please accept our apologies.
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Do you have your eyes on your next read already?
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Kids at LEGO Club in #CondorratLib created some fantastic mini-robots this week at the club. What a great job everyone!
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Looking to join a book group? Our Ravenswood Book Group hosted in #CumbernauldLib is looking for new members. The group meet every last Monday of the month.
For more information, call the library on 01236 632702.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, #AbronhillLib will close early tonight (Thursday 22 January) at 5pm.
Please accept our apologies for this. All books due to back will be automatically extended.
Want to know the best place to discover what's on at your local library?
Visit the events section on our online catalogue and search for the name of your library. It's that simple.
Go try it now: culturenl.co.uk/7zs2
Join us at #AirdrieLib for the book launch of The Weight of Silence by Angela Montgomery on Saturday 31 January from 2.15pm. We have two Immersive Room screenings followed by an author Q&A. Each session is bookable seperately.
More information here: culturenl.co.uk/b1pk
We're back with more Bookbug Online fun. Join Lindsay today for a great set of songs and rhymes to enjoy with your little one.
Catch it on YouTube here:
If you are interested in finding a Bookbug session on a Saturday, look no further than #KilsythLib.
Our Saturday sessions run weekly at 10.30am. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Do you have your eye on an author that you've not read before? Maybe 2026 will be the year you finally pick up their book.
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Our Monday Book Group at #WishawLib is looking for new members. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 3.45pm.
If you're interested, call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Bookbug is back at #AirdrieLib after the festive period and the library would welcome new little ones to come along.
Sessions are weekly on Thursdays with a babies group at 9.15am and a toddler session at 10.15am. No booking required.
Take a listen to our first podcast of the year with Bea's Books - released last night. It might help you with drifting into some great reads.
Available on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/Ik22aa2Wbbc
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Our podcast is back after a short break for New Year. Join Jennie and Pari in the first episode of 2026. Catch the latest Bea's Books edition of For the Love of Books now in your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/Ik22aa2Wbbc
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
