North Lanarkshire Libraries
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Library service in North Lanarkshire. News, events and of course books.
There is still time for you to grab a ticket for our first #BookWeekScotland event tonight (Monday 17 November ) at #MotherwellLib with Doug Johnstone. Grab a ticket and join us at 7pm - http://culturenl.co....
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There is still time for you to grab a ticket for our first #BookWeekScotland event tonight (Monday 17 November ) at #MotherwellLib with Doug Johnstone. Grab a ticket and join us at 7pm - http://culturenl.co....
#ViewparkLib will close today (Monday 17 November) between 1pm and 2pm.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#ViewparkLib will close today (Monday 17 November) between 1pm and 2pm.
Have a look at our #BookWeekScotland line-up and tell us who you would most like to see. See the line-up here: culturenl.co.uk/bws
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Have a look at our #BookWeekScotland line-up and tell us who you would most like to see. See the line-up here: culturenl.co.uk/bws
Don't forget to visit our exhibition for #OurFreedom: Then & Now which is hosted in the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib all week from Monday 17 November until Saturday 22 November.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Don't forget to visit our exhibition for #OurFreedom: Then & Now which is hosted in the Immersive Room at #MotherwellLib all week from Monday 17 November until Saturday 22 November.
The last few places for our #BookWeekScotland Extra event at #AirdrieLib with Andrew Meehan on Tuesday 25 November, 2pm are still available. Grab them before it becomes sold out.
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The last few places for our #BookWeekScotland Extra event at #AirdrieLib with Andrew Meehan on Tuesday 25 November, 2pm are still available. Grab them before it becomes sold out.
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
Book now: culturenl.co.uk/amBWS
CoderDojo is back at #KilsythLib running every 2 weeks with the next session on Thursday 20 November, 5pm for ages 7 - 11. Call the library for more information on 01236 632880.
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
CoderDojo is back at #KilsythLib running every 2 weeks with the next session on Thursday 20 November, 5pm for ages 7 - 11. Call the library for more information on 01236 632880.
Author Rachelle Atalla will be joining us at #CumbernauldLib during #BookWeekScotland to discuss her books, including The Salt Flats, on Saturday 22 November, 2pm.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Author Rachelle Atalla will be joining us at #CumbernauldLib during #BookWeekScotland to discuss her books, including The Salt Flats, on Saturday 22 November, 2pm.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/raBWS
The last few places are available for the Sleepover Teddy Bears' Picnic at #MotherwellLib on Thursday 27 November, 5pm. Bring a favourite teddy and leave them for a sleepover in the library afterwards. Book now: culturenl.co.uk/a5rg
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The last few places are available for the Sleepover Teddy Bears' Picnic at #MotherwellLib on Thursday 27 November, 5pm. Bring a favourite teddy and leave them for a sleepover in the library afterwards. Book now: culturenl.co.uk/a5rg
We've been part of the #OurFreedom: Then & Now project marking the 80th anniversary of the end of The Second World War.
See the results of workshops run by John Martin Fulton and Antje Bothin, a film produced by Guy Wistuba and music by Karen Maciver in #MotherwellLib.
Mon 17 Nov - Sat 22 Nov.
See the results of workshops run by John Martin Fulton and Antje Bothin, a film produced by Guy Wistuba and music by Karen Maciver in #MotherwellLib.
Mon 17 Nov - Sat 22 Nov.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We've been part of the #OurFreedom: Then & Now project marking the 80th anniversary of the end of The Second World War.
See the results of workshops run by John Martin Fulton and Antje Bothin, a film produced by Guy Wistuba and music by Karen Maciver in #MotherwellLib.
Mon 17 Nov - Sat 22 Nov.
See the results of workshops run by John Martin Fulton and Antje Bothin, a film produced by Guy Wistuba and music by Karen Maciver in #MotherwellLib.
Mon 17 Nov - Sat 22 Nov.
We're looking forward to welcoming author Chris McQueer to #BellshillCC for a chat about his latest book Hermit for #BookWeekScotland. Join him on Thursday 20 November, 7pm.
Book now here: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
Book now here: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're looking forward to welcoming author Chris McQueer to #BellshillCC for a chat about his latest book Hermit for #BookWeekScotland. Join him on Thursday 20 November, 7pm.
Book now here: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
Book now here: culturenl.co.uk/cmBWS
Our Senior Morning Mind Twister sessions at #ViewparkLib are moving from fortnightly to weekly. Catch the session every week on Tuesdays from 11.30am.
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Our Senior Morning Mind Twister sessions at #ViewparkLib are moving from fortnightly to weekly. Catch the session every week on Tuesdays from 11.30am.
Join us at #MotherwellLib for our visit from Eleanor Gibson during #BookWeekScotland as she discusses Mindfulness: A Different Platform.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/egBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/egBWS
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us at #MotherwellLib for our visit from Eleanor Gibson during #BookWeekScotland as she discusses Mindfulness: A Different Platform.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/egBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/egBWS
Tell us about the author that's got you hooked on turning pages at the moment.
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tell us about the author that's got you hooked on turning pages at the moment.
More medals and certificates for completing the #LetsReadNL Reading Challenge were handed out recently - this time to some of our wonderful readers at #NewmainsLib. Well done everyone.
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
More medals and certificates for completing the #LetsReadNL Reading Challenge were handed out recently - this time to some of our wonderful readers at #NewmainsLib. Well done everyone.
We have a fantastic line-up of new #AlwaysAvailable titles this month on BorrowBox for all of our library users to enjoy. Find them in the app on the scroll top banners.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We have a fantastic line-up of new #AlwaysAvailable titles this month on BorrowBox for all of our library users to enjoy. Find them in the app on the scroll top banners.
We can't wait to welcome you and author @writerkcampbell.bsky.social to #WishawLib on Tuesday 18 November, 7pm as we continue our #BookWeekScotland activities.
Book a free place now here: culturenl.co.uk/kcBWS
Book a free place now here: culturenl.co.uk/kcBWS
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We can't wait to welcome you and author @writerkcampbell.bsky.social to #WishawLib on Tuesday 18 November, 7pm as we continue our #BookWeekScotland activities.
Book a free place now here: culturenl.co.uk/kcBWS
Book a free place now here: culturenl.co.uk/kcBWS
Our Kids Digital Immersive Sensory Room Experience at #MotherwellLib during the October school holidays was a huge success. The kids and parents both loved the interactive space.
Watch out for more free bookable sessions being announced in the future to get involved in.
Watch out for more free bookable sessions being announced in the future to get involved in.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our Kids Digital Immersive Sensory Room Experience at #MotherwellLib during the October school holidays was a huge success. The kids and parents both loved the interactive space.
Watch out for more free bookable sessions being announced in the future to get involved in.
Watch out for more free bookable sessions being announced in the future to get involved in.
Missed our podcast episode release last night? Catch up with the Bea's Books edition of For the Love of Books today - with the theme Transport.
Catch it on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/dz5lDQfc_Cw
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Catch it on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/dz5lDQfc_Cw
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Missed our podcast episode release last night? Catch up with the Bea's Books edition of For the Love of Books today - with the theme Transport.
Catch it on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/dz5lDQfc_Cw
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Catch it on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/dz5lDQfc_Cw
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
Our libraries are currently experiencing limited connectivity with some basic services affected. Staff will be limited with their ability to perform some regular tasks.
However, our public computers are still available as is our public WiFi. Our IT team is working at present to resolve the issue.
However, our public computers are still available as is our public WiFi. Our IT team is working at present to resolve the issue.
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our libraries are currently experiencing limited connectivity with some basic services affected. Staff will be limited with their ability to perform some regular tasks.
However, our public computers are still available as is our public WiFi. Our IT team is working at present to resolve the issue.
However, our public computers are still available as is our public WiFi. Our IT team is working at present to resolve the issue.
Transport yourself off to a podcast filled with book chat and fun in our latest Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast. Available now on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/dz5lDQfc_Cw
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Transport yourself off to a podcast filled with book chat and fun in our latest Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast. Available now on your podcast app or YouTube here: youtu.be/dz5lDQfc_Cw
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
#FLBpodcast #BeasBooks
We're excited to have Scottish author @dougjohnstone.bsky.social be part of our #BookWeekScotland celebrations when he visits #MotherwellLib on Monday 17 November, 7pm to chat about his latest book - The Transcendent Tide.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're excited to have Scottish author @dougjohnstone.bsky.social be part of our #BookWeekScotland celebrations when he visits #MotherwellLib on Monday 17 November, 7pm to chat about his latest book - The Transcendent Tide.
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
Book a free place here: culturenl.co.uk/djBWS
The Halloween Party in #MotherwellLib recently was a huge success. The children had an absolute ball with crafts, games and party food. They even had the chance to experience our spooky Immersive Room.
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Halloween Party in #MotherwellLib recently was a huge success. The children had an absolute ball with crafts, games and party food. They even had the chance to experience our spooky Immersive Room.
Our Saturday Bookbug session at #KilsythLib returns this weekend on Saturday 8 November at 10.30am. Call the library to book a free place on 01236 632880.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our Saturday Bookbug session at #KilsythLib returns this weekend on Saturday 8 November at 10.30am. Call the library to book a free place on 01236 632880.
Children at #MotherwellLib recently received their medals and certificates for doing amazing this summer with the #LetsReadNL Reading Challenge. They were rewarded with medals, certificates and a fun activity. Well done everyone.
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Children at #MotherwellLib recently received their medals and certificates for doing amazing this summer with the #LetsReadNL Reading Challenge. They were rewarded with medals, certificates and a fun activity. Well done everyone.
Did you read today? Research shows that reading for as little as 6 minutes per day can have massive health benefits. So if you've had your 6 minutes of reading medicine, what are you waiting for?
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Did you read today? Research shows that reading for as little as 6 minutes per day can have massive health benefits. So if you've had your 6 minutes of reading medicine, what are you waiting for?