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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · 28d

📖✨ Ready for a new chapter? ✨📖

We have new projects underway and are looking for friendly, flexible people to join Western Isles Libraries in temporary and relief posts based in Stornoway.

📅 Apply by Monday 29th September 2025 myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/com...

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Sep 5

*Almost* a dream job with @orkneylibrary.bsky.social 👀 but what better way to gain some experience before you move to the better islands ❤️ #libraryjobs #mobilelibraries #libraries #westisbest

Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · Sep 5

Have you ever wished that YOU could be the person who got to drive #BookyMcBookface around #Orkney, delivering books?

Well, YOU could be. 👇

myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/ork...

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 30

Our 2025 programme is now OPEN for bookings!

📆 Visit our online programme: www.wilibraries.org.uk/events&news

✅ All events are FREE. Bookings via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/western-is...

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#libraries #westernisles #outerhebrides

2025 Summer Library Programme

School holidays are never boring at Western Isles Libraries - our 2025 programme is now OPEN for bookings! Visit Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/western-isles-libraries-34058303871

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was a busy weekend at Stornoway Library with the launch Rory & the Balloon Bicycles, the 2nd book in the #RoryandtheSnackDragons & a visitor from Nottinghamshire libraries, researching her grandfather who was based in Lewis after WW2 #SaturdayLibrarian #libraries #authors #WesternIsles

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 17

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · May 12

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week & this year’s theme is “Community”

Libraries are at the heart ❤️ of our communities. Visit your local branch to find out all they can offer 📚

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#libraries #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwareness #community #wellbeing

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Apr 20

✨This Wednesday ✨
Join Roderick G Maclean to launch the English version of his book “Never To Return: Convoys to Russia in the Second World War.” In conversation with Coinneach MacIver.

⏰5:30pm, Wed 23rd April
📍Stornoway Library

🎟Bookings:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Apr 18

Calling All Gaelic Students! Join Western Isles Libraries for a unique summer experience!

We’re offering TWO placements through the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Gaelic Student Placement Scheme 2025 in Liniclete & Stornoway.

Deadline 21st April:
www.cne-siar.gov.uk/gd/leisure-s...

Sgeama Greis Gnìomhachais nan Oileanach Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 2025 | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Sgeama Greis Gnìomhachais nan Oileanach 2025

www.cne-siar.gov.uk

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Apr 18

A’ gairm air oileanach Gàidhlig! Thig còmhla ri Seirbheis Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar airson cothrom samhraidh gun samhail! Tha sinn air bhioran dà àite-obrach a thabhann tro Sgeama Greis Gnìomhachais Oileanaich Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 2025!
📍Lìonacleit & Steòrnabhagh
📅 Diluain 21d Giblean

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Rebecca Bowler @greenbowlerhat.bsky.social · Apr 9

Exciting (fully funded) PhD 📢 ! Collaborative Doctoral Partnership with Keele (me!) and the British Library. Beyond the Burger: USA Food Stories in the British Library’s Oral History and Food Industry Literature Collections

www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgr... (see “advert and details” for full info)

USA Food Stories in the British Library’s Oral History and Food Industry Literature Collections

www.keele.ac.uk

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 24

Famous 🙌

With our new besties from the Reading Schools team at the @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

#readingschools #westernisles #scottishbooktrust #reading #literacy #outerhebrides #libraries #community #Gàidhlig #Gaelic #librariesrock

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you for coming! We loved having you guys visit - the week is still sinking in but so much excitement and passion for libraries 💕 we could not have wished for a better outcome! Except perhaps…

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 18

A fantastic morning. So much library love ❤️ followed by a big day with the @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social providing professional learning for teachers & visiting Sgoil a Bhac to encourage them as they start their Reading Schools journey. Looking forward to more great library partnerships 🎉

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 17

Staff had training today & one of the sessions was social media so we feel obliged to tell you we also have tikkytok.

We’re @wilibraries

#libraries
#librarysocials
#libraryadvocacy

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 17

All set up for tomorrow’s literacy, reading & Gaelic discussions with the @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social (& Scotland’s Makar if he made the ferry 🙏) in Stornoway. With thanks to the Scottish Library & Info Council SLIF fund 📚

#literacy #reading #Gaelic #libraries #community #Bookbug #westernisles

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 10

We have been quiet on here lately because we are busy planning next week’s Islands’ Literacy Symposium. We’re excited to be bringing so many local literacy champions together & to be fuelling discussions with this incredible local business 🥰 #OnBoardHebrides #literacy

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 3

After visiting Castlebay, Bookbug made his way to Stornoway by hitching a lift on the Mobile Library.

We hope you enjoyed Bookbugs tour for Seachdain ma Gàidhlig!

👋 Cheerio = tìoraidh

Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 3

Às deidh dha tadhal air Bàgh a’ Chaisteil, tha Bookbug a’ dèanamh a shlighe air ais a Steòrnabhagh le lioft ann am bhan an leabharlainn.

Tha sinn an dòchas gun do chòrd an turas aige ribh.

👋 Tioraidh = Cheerio/goodbye

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 1

🏴 Bookbug in Uist
As Bookbug moves from island to island, he’s enjoying all the Gaelic phrases along the way! Today’s phrase is:

⛴ Tha an t-aiseag a’ seòladh = The ferry is sailing

#SeachdainNaGaidhlig #BuildingConnections #GaelicCulture #isleofuist #Libraries #Bookbug

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Mar 1

Bookbug ann an Uibhist
Mar a bhios Bookbug a’ gluasad bho eilean gu eilean, tha na h-abairtean Gàidhlig a’ còrdadh ris air an t-slighe! Is e abairt an latha an-diugh:

⛴ Tha an t-aiseag a’ seòladh = The ferry is sailing

#seachdainnagaidhlig #leabharlainnnaneileansiar #gaidhlig

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚗💨 Bookbug’s First Stop: Na Hearradh // Isle of Harris
On his journey across the Western Isles, Bookbug is heading to the Harris library today!
How about we learn a Gaelic phrase together?

👋 Ciamar a tha thu? = How are you?

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚗💨 A’ chiad tadhal aig Bookbug: Na Hearradh. Air a thuras air feadh nan Eilean Siar, tha Bookbug a' dèanamh air leabharlann na Hearadh an-diugh!
Dè mu dheidhinn gun ionnsaich sinn abairt Ghàidhlig còmhla?

👋 Ciamar a tha thu? = Ciamar a tha thu?

#Gàidhlig #BookBug #NaHearradh #SeachdainnaGàidhlig

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Feb 24

Seachdain na Gaidhlig - Bookbug's Adventure 🌟
Bookbug’s adventure across the Western Isles starts today, and he’s excited to connect with all of you! Learn some Gaelic words as we travel from Lewis to the other libraries!

📚 Leabhar = Book
📖 Leugh = Read

Where will Bookbug visit next?

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Feb 24

🌟 Seachdain na Gaidhlig - Cuairt dànachd aig Bookbug 🌟
Sa chiad dol a-mach, ionnsaichidh sinn beagan fhaclan Gàidhlig a chuidicheas sinn, agus sinn a’ tadhal air na leabharlannan eile

📚 Leabhar = Book
📖 Leughadh = Reading

Càite an ath thuras a bhios Bookbug a’ tadhal?

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Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Feb 24

✅This is a free event thanks to the Scottish Government Public Library Improvement Fund & support from The Scottish Library & Information Council

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