North Lanarkshire Libraries
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Join local arts group Anam Alba at #KilsythLib on Thursday 18 December at 5pm or 6.15pm for free fun interactive songs and storytelling for all the family. Call the library on 01236 632880 to book a free place.
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join local arts group Anam Alba at #KilsythLib on Thursday 18 December at 5pm or 6.15pm for free fun interactive songs and storytelling for all the family. Call the library on 01236 632880 to book a free place.
Good news for our library members that use #BellshillCC Our printing equipment has been fixed meaning that printing facilities is once again available at the library.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Good news for our library members that use #BellshillCC Our printing equipment has been fixed meaning that printing facilities is once again available at the library.
Join us at #SteppsLib on Wednesday 17 December for a festive Crafternoon session at 3pm. Get creative with cardmaking and other activities.
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join us at #SteppsLib on Wednesday 17 December for a festive Crafternoon session at 3pm. Get creative with cardmaking and other activities.
Some of our opening times change over the festive period.
#ChrystonLib will close from Friday 19 December, 5pm until Monday 5 January, 10am
#MoodiesburnLib will have reduced hours from Monday 22 December for two weeks.
For other changes check out here: culturenl.co.uk/fest...
#ChrystonLib will close from Friday 19 December, 5pm until Monday 5 January, 10am
#MoodiesburnLib will have reduced hours from Monday 22 December for two weeks.
For other changes check out here: culturenl.co.uk/fest...
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Some of our opening times change over the festive period.
#ChrystonLib will close from Friday 19 December, 5pm until Monday 5 January, 10am
#MoodiesburnLib will have reduced hours from Monday 22 December for two weeks.
For other changes check out here: culturenl.co.uk/fest...
#ChrystonLib will close from Friday 19 December, 5pm until Monday 5 January, 10am
#MoodiesburnLib will have reduced hours from Monday 22 December for two weeks.
For other changes check out here: culturenl.co.uk/fest...
We are currently experiencing network issues which is affecting our services within our libraries and our telephone lines.
Please be aware that some services such as internet access may be unavailable until IT resolve the issue.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Please be aware that some services such as internet access may be unavailable until IT resolve the issue.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
December 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We are currently experiencing network issues which is affecting our services within our libraries and our telephone lines.
Please be aware that some services such as internet access may be unavailable until IT resolve the issue.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Please be aware that some services such as internet access may be unavailable until IT resolve the issue.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Happy #ChristmasJumperDay!
Some of our staff are taking part and helping to raise money for Save the Children. Keep an eye out for a festive jumper if you are visiting our libraries today.
If you'd like to donate to our fundraising you can find out all the information here: christmas.savethechi...
Some of our staff are taking part and helping to raise money for Save the Children. Keep an eye out for a festive jumper if you are visiting our libraries today.
If you'd like to donate to our fundraising you can find out all the information here: christmas.savethechi...
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Happy #ChristmasJumperDay!
Some of our staff are taking part and helping to raise money for Save the Children. Keep an eye out for a festive jumper if you are visiting our libraries today.
If you'd like to donate to our fundraising you can find out all the information here: christmas.savethechi...
Some of our staff are taking part and helping to raise money for Save the Children. Keep an eye out for a festive jumper if you are visiting our libraries today.
If you'd like to donate to our fundraising you can find out all the information here: christmas.savethechi...
Unfortunately, our Code Club sessions at #CoatbridgeLib tomorrow (Thursday 11 December) have been cancelled.
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Unfortunately, our Code Club sessions at #CoatbridgeLib tomorrow (Thursday 11 December) have been cancelled.
#CoatbridgeLib is hosting a Christmas Hat Tree this festive period. Hats and other warm items have been created by the library Knit & Natter group and Glenboig Crafty Bees.
Free to take if you need something to help stay warm this winter.
Free to take if you need something to help stay warm this winter.
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#CoatbridgeLib is hosting a Christmas Hat Tree this festive period. Hats and other warm items have been created by the library Knit & Natter group and Glenboig Crafty Bees.
Free to take if you need something to help stay warm this winter.
Free to take if you need something to help stay warm this winter.
Who wants to join us for songs and rhymes this week for Bookbug Online? Join Emma and see if your favourite comes up today.
Catch it on YouTube here:
Catch it on YouTube here:
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Who wants to join us for songs and rhymes this week for Bookbug Online? Join Emma and see if your favourite comes up today.
Catch it on YouTube here:
Catch it on YouTube here:
Join us again at #KilsythLib for our second sustainable Christmas session with Anam Alba.
Create some recycled jewellery - a perfect sustainable gift idea.
Thursday 11 December, 5pm.
Create some recycled jewellery - a perfect sustainable gift idea.
Thursday 11 December, 5pm.
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join us again at #KilsythLib for our second sustainable Christmas session with Anam Alba.
Create some recycled jewellery - a perfect sustainable gift idea.
Thursday 11 December, 5pm.
Create some recycled jewellery - a perfect sustainable gift idea.
Thursday 11 December, 5pm.
Check how many pages you have left on your current read. Let us know close you are to that new book feeling.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Check how many pages you have left on your current read. Let us know close you are to that new book feeling.
With December arriving, we've got a new set of Always Available titles on our BorrowBox. Catch these four new titles any time this month - they're guaranteed to always be available for download.
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With December arriving, we've got a new set of Always Available titles on our BorrowBox. Catch these four new titles any time this month - they're guaranteed to always be available for download.
Missed the podcast last night? Catch it today so you don't miss the missing piece. Catch it on YouTube here: youtu.be/BEx9uG7sZug
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Missed the podcast last night? Catch it today so you don't miss the missing piece. Catch it on YouTube here: youtu.be/BEx9uG7sZug
There is a Missing Piece to discover in our Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast tonight. Grab the headphones and listen in to find out more.
Available where you get your podcasts or YouTube here: youtu.be/BEx9uG7sZug
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Available where you get your podcasts or YouTube here: youtu.be/BEx9uG7sZug
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There is a Missing Piece to discover in our Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast tonight. Grab the headphones and listen in to find out more.
Available where you get your podcasts or YouTube here: youtu.be/BEx9uG7sZug
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Available where you get your podcasts or YouTube here: youtu.be/BEx9uG7sZug
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Due to maintenance on the entrance, #BellshillCC currently have an alternative entrance way. Signage is in place to direct you to where you can enter the library.
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Due to maintenance on the entrance, #BellshillCC currently have an alternative entrance way. Signage is in place to direct you to where you can enter the library.
Before the teddy bears had their fun at night time, their owners had some fun in #MotherwellLib too experiencing the Immersive Room, a storytime and some fantastic crafts. The children went home to their beds while the teddy bears stayed and played.
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Before the teddy bears had their fun at night time, their owners had some fun in #MotherwellLib too experiencing the Immersive Room, a storytime and some fantastic crafts. The children went home to their beds while the teddy bears stayed and played.
If you are age 16-25, come along to #KilsythLib and make your own recycled jewellery under the guidance of local arts group Anam Alba.
No need to book, just come along on the day. Call the library for more information 01236 632880.
culturenl.co.uk/w9zf
No need to book, just come along on the day. Call the library for more information 01236 632880.
culturenl.co.uk/w9zf
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you are age 16-25, come along to #KilsythLib and make your own recycled jewellery under the guidance of local arts group Anam Alba.
No need to book, just come along on the day. Call the library for more information 01236 632880.
culturenl.co.uk/w9zf
No need to book, just come along on the day. Call the library for more information 01236 632880.
culturenl.co.uk/w9zf
#MotherwellLib recently had a teddy bear sleepover and it looks like the teddy bears had a lot of fun after the doors were locked up.
Can you spot your teddy getting up to mischief?
Can you spot your teddy getting up to mischief?
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#MotherwellLib recently had a teddy bear sleepover and it looks like the teddy bears had a lot of fun after the doors were locked up.
Can you spot your teddy getting up to mischief?
Can you spot your teddy getting up to mischief?
Ready for some Bookbug fun today? Join us for our latest Bookbug Online session with Donna this week. Catch all your favourite songs and rhymes.
Catch it on YouTube here:
Catch it on YouTube here:
Bookbug Online | Tuesday 2 December | Videos for Kids
Ready for some Bookbug fun today? Join us for our latest Bookbug Online session with Donna this week. Catch all your favourite songs and rhymes.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ready for some Bookbug fun today? Join us for our latest Bookbug Online session with Donna this week. Catch all your favourite songs and rhymes.
Catch it on YouTube here:
Catch it on YouTube here:
Free eBooks. Free eAudiobooks. Free eMagazines. Free eNewspapers.
All with a free library membership. Is there a better deal this Cyber Monday?
Discover BorrowBox for yourself: northlanarkshire.bor...
All with a free library membership. Is there a better deal this Cyber Monday?
Discover BorrowBox for yourself: northlanarkshire.bor...
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Free eBooks. Free eAudiobooks. Free eMagazines. Free eNewspapers.
All with a free library membership. Is there a better deal this Cyber Monday?
Discover BorrowBox for yourself: northlanarkshire.bor...
All with a free library membership. Is there a better deal this Cyber Monday?
Discover BorrowBox for yourself: northlanarkshire.bor...
We're feeling the festive spirit.. well sort of, with our new suggested read in our Facebook Book Group for December. Download the eBook or eAudiobook on BorrowBox and join the group to take part: culturenl.co.uk/ufpo
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We're feeling the festive spirit.. well sort of, with our new suggested read in our Facebook Book Group for December. Download the eBook or eAudiobook on BorrowBox and join the group to take part: culturenl.co.uk/ufpo
Tomorrow is the December 1st. Help Santa out and leave your Santa Christmas Reading Wishlist here.
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tomorrow is the December 1st. Help Santa out and leave your Santa Christmas Reading Wishlist here.
It was a busy month last month in #ShottsLib with packed Bookbug sessions and themed-Chatterbooks groups. We love to see our local communities enjoying everything that our libraries can offer.
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It was a busy month last month in #ShottsLib with packed Bookbug sessions and themed-Chatterbooks groups. We love to see our local communities enjoying everything that our libraries can offer.
Last week, during #BookWeekScotland, children from St Mary's Primary in Cumbernauld had the chance to visit the library and meet author L. D. Lapinski.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last week, during #BookWeekScotland, children from St Mary's Primary in Cumbernauld had the chance to visit the library and meet author L. D. Lapinski.
If you struggle to make our Bookbug sessions during weekdays, you could come along to our Saturday session at #KilsythLib. The next session is on Saturday 29 November, 10.30am. Call the library ahead of time on 01236 632880 to book a place.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If you struggle to make our Bookbug sessions during weekdays, you could come along to our Saturday session at #KilsythLib. The next session is on Saturday 29 November, 10.30am. Call the library ahead of time on 01236 632880 to book a place.