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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 41m

Author Debra Murphy will be visiting #CoatbridgeLib on Sat 18 Oct, 11am to launch her novel Campervan Capers.

The book is a chronicle of her personal experiences, the places she visited, and her feelings along her journey to becoming a seasoned campervan woman.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/0t80

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 23h

Join us at a special Panto Storytime on Saturday 25 October, 11am in #AirdrieLib starring guests from the cast of this year's pantomime Snow White.

Storytelling fun for all the family to get you in the panto spirit.

Book here: culturenl.co.uk/yj3f

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for this week's Bookbug Online video with all your favourite songs and rhymes. Which one is your favourite?

Catch it on YouTube here:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at Check It Oot! and meet author Ely Percy at #CumbernauldLib. Join the writer of hit novel Duck Feet on Saturday 18 October, 2pm. Spaces are still available.

Book a free place here: https://culturenl.co.uk/uwmd

#CheckItOot

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 1d

Starting on Friday 7 November at 2.30pm, #AirdrieLib are launching a new Killers and Coffee Book Group inspired by the hugely popular Killers and Coffee events.

Places will be limited so book in advance to join the group: culturenl.co.uk/h019

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 2d

Due to popular demand, we’ve added a second date this week for our Kids Digital Immersive Sensory Room at #MotherwellLib on Thursday 16 October, 3.30pm.

There’s still a few places left. Book soon: librariesnl.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 2d

OK - we're getting into October, proper spooky season. What type of book scares you more? Is it a psychological thriller? A paranormal horror? Or is it the loved-filled pages of a romance novel that sends chills down your spine?

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 2d

Halloween arrives at #KilsythLib on Thursday 30 October with two family-friendly story sessions at 5pm and 7pm.

Join us for some spooky tales: culturenl.co.uk/7unq

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 3d

Join us at Check It Oot! and discover writer Layla-Roxanne Hill at #AirdrieLib. The author of Black Oot Here will be in the library on Saturday 18 October, 2pm for this event during Black History Month.

Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/qfos

#CheckItOot

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 3d

Author Ashlie McAnally is the first guest in our Killers and Coffee sessions at #MotherwellLib on Thursday 23 October, 5.30pm.

Ashlie is a journalist for a national newspaper and has now released her first crime thriller Murder Central.

Book a place: culturenl.co.uk/5hgz

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 4d

Join us at #SteppsLib on Wednesday 15 October, 2.30pm for our Autumn Leaf Crafts session.

Use real and paper leaves for a variety of different crafts, from little leaf monsters to crowns and wreaths with an autumn theme!

Suitable for all ages.

Book here: https://culturenl.co.uk/42p1

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 4d

Get involved with the Our Freedom: Then & Now activities.

We want you to help us create a photo eBook about what freedom means to you now - 80 years after the end of the Second World War.

Find out how to submit your photo: https://culturenl.co.uk/FreeNT

#OurFreedom

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 4d

Calling all performers! Whether you are a musician, dancer, comedian or poet, come along to our Open Mic Night at #KilsythLib on Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm.

If you want a slot behind the mic, call the library to register an interest on 01236 632880.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 5d

Pari is home behind the mic for Bea's Books with Jennie. Join them on your podcast app to hear the latest books they have been enjoying.

Listen on your podcast app or YouTube: youtu.be/fUAVFR4zzPU

#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 6d

The New Tricks group at #AirdrieLib ended the current set of events in 1920's style to tie in with the library celebrating it's centenary year. Everyone looked fabulous.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 6d

Our first Our Freedom: Then & Now event takes place on Friday 10 October at 2pm in #MotherwellLib. Letters Home: George Loudon is an exploration of the letters from the North Lanarkshire Archives that the prisoner of war sent home to loved ones.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/rbi9

#OurFreedom

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 6d

Our first Killers and Coffee session at #CumbernauldLib is fast approaching. There's still spaces available for you to come along. Join podcasters Mums, Mysteries and Murder and Scottish Murders on Saturday 11 October, 2.30pm.

Book now: culturenl.co.uk/r6td

Reposted by North Lanarkshire Libraries

Iona Fyfe @ionafyfe.bsky.social · 6d

Join me tonight at 6pm at Bellshill Cultural Centre for a free Scots Song workshop for Check It Oot! All abilities welcome.

Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/bgkh

Check It Oot! is supported by @handsupfortrad.bsky.social

#CheckItOot @librariesnl.bsky.social

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 7d

A HUGE thank you to everyone who got involved in #CoatbridgeLib's big Macmillan Coffee Morning last week!

At last count we'd raised over £900 for a fantastic cause.

Our raffle winner Marlene was also delighted to receive her luxury book-reading experience hamper from our Library Supervisor Murron!

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 8d

Get ready to join us for this week's Bookbug Online session with great songs and rhymes for you to enjoy. This week with Stana.

Catch it on YouTube now:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 8d

Well done to our prize draw winner at #BellshillCC who was delighted to pick up her prize. The prize draw was part of our #LetsReadNL Reading Challenge 2025.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 9d

Check It Oot! - North Lanarkshire's first ever Scots Language Book Festival starts on Wednesday 8 October, 6pm with the first event featuring @ionafyfe.bsky.social

Grab a free place at the event you want to be part of. Book here: culturenl.co.uk/Oot

Supported by Hands Up For Trad.

#CheckItOot

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 9d

Inspired by Storm Amy, what book blew you away recently?

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 10d

Let the good times roll! Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon? Our Adult Board Game Café at #CoatbridgeLib offers a warm and friendly environment to learn a new game or play an old favourite. All welcome – just come along at 12pm on Saturday 11 October.

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North Lanarkshire Libraries @librariesnl.bsky.social · 10d

The little ones can discover our Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib on Tuesday 14 October - 2pm at our Kids Digital Immersive Sensory Room. With vibrant visuals and interactive games, they are sure have a great time. For ages 3 - 8.

Places are limited. Book now: culturenl.co.uk/kdisr

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