#NewmainsLib have created this fantastic Library Art Gallery. Pop along to the library and colour something in to get it added to the display.

With Halloween fast approaching and the days getting chilly outside. What scary chilling reads do you enjoy during spooky season?

We are a partner of the North Lanarkshire Cultural Committee who have organised a fantastic event to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth Wednesday 28 October, 10am at Isa Money Community Centre. Want to come along? Register your attendance here: forms.office.com/e/7VGXhPCW6…

Have you spotted the wonderfully spooky displays in #CoatbridgeLib? Made by creatively upcycling much-loved old library books, they're sure to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Bookbug is returning to #KilsythLib on Saturdays from Saturday 24 October, 10.30am. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.

Did you know #WishawLib offered a Bookbug session designed for specifically for SEN children? With lower child numbers, this session will give your little ones the chance to socialise with others and learn through play and songs. The next session is on Thursday 29 October, 11am. Book with the library.

Find out about all the great spooky activities you can take part in at #NewmainsLib in the build up to Halloween, from LEGO, craft sessions and our Halloween Party. Full details online here: northlanculture.co.uk/NEHwee…

#ViewparkLib will close at the earlier time of 5pm on Thursday 15 October.

Join Kathryn for our new Bookbug Online session and join in with the fun - singing and rhymes. Catch the full session on YouTube here: youtu.be/IdJh6bNnOW8

#NewmainsLib are hosting a special Scare & Share Boo-tique from Friday 16 October to Thursday 29 October. Call the library for full details. Donations welcome until Saturday 24 October.

If you enjoy sewing and to meet others that do too, our new Sewcial Stitch sewing club at #WishawLib might just be for you. Come along and use our machines while working on your own projects and chat with others over a cup of tea. Starting every week from Monday 19 October, 12.15pm Book a free place by calling the library on 01698 524960.

What read have you not be able to put down until you sped your way through it?

For our Reading Tracker list in October - we've got Horror October. A list of books that are sure to keep you awake at night. Catch it list here: northlanculture.co.uk/u9g6 Don't forget to join the Reading Tracker too. #GoAllIn2026

Looking for some spooky fun for the little ones? Join us at #CondorratLib on Thursday 15 October, 4.15pm for our children's Halloween storytelling session. All children welcome.

Join us at #CondorratLib on Thursday 15 October, 3.15pm to create your very own Halloween Owl. Paint and decorate it how you want and take home a spooky keepsake. Book online now: northlanculture.co.uk/ip7q

Missed our latest Bea's Book edition of our For the Love of Books podcast? Catch it today - a perfect lunchtime listen. On all major podcast apps or YouTube here: youtu.be/omQfiWb-MlY #BeasBooks #FLBpodcast

Sneak Underground and enjoy our latest Bea's Books podcast episode on For the Love of Books. Out now on your favourite podcast app. Alternatively, listen on YouTube here: youtu.be/omQfiWb-MlY #FLBpodcast #BeasBooks

Killers and Coffee is back! Our popular true crime events return to #AirdrieLib on Thursday 29 October at 6pm with guest speakers from the Glasgow Police Museum to chat about the police force's 175 year history. Book a free place now: northlanculture.co.uk/kcAIRo…

Celebrate #HarryPotterBookDay today by picking up a copy of your favourite Wizarding World adventure at your local library.

To celebrate #WeeRead26 today, #MotherwellLib is offering an immersive reading experience in their Immersive Room. We even had a visit from the travelling Wee Read deckchair. There's still time to get involved too.