Libraries in Edinburgh's south-west locality: Sighthill, Ratho, Wester Hailes, Oxgangs, Currie, Colinton, Balerno, Fountainbridge and Balgreen.
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We would love to hear from people about how they use library services and what services they might like to see in the future. Pick up a questionnaire at your local library or tell us what you think at edinburgh.gov.uk/futurelibra…
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Scotland may not be in the #WEURO2022, but @ScotlandNT international and @FCRosengard forward @fionabrown31 gave up her time last year to answer questions from our High School pupils on her sporting journey and what it's like to be a woman in football. youtu.be/-9hLXCqUDbI ⚽️
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Sighthill Library at Gate 55 will reopen at 1pm on Monday, 9th May. We look forward to welcoming you back. Find all the information you need for your visit at edinburgh.gov.uk/libraryreop… @Edinburgh_CC
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This #worldbookday2022 Primary 5 spent the morning in Balgreen Library exploring the shelves 👀🪄📚. The lovely librarians even had a book hunt prepared for us.
We’re also very thankful for the new reading books we were given in school📚
#article17 #article29 #article31
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Did you catch #DiggingForBritain last night? You would have spotted some of the fascinating discoveries made during @TramstoNewhaven excavations - and this striking facial reconstruction of one 15th century skeleton by @dundeeuni students Viviana Conti + Elysia Greenway 👀 (1/2)
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Drum roll please! The winner of the Green Pencil Award creative writing competition is announced.
Enjoy a specially recorded reading of the winning poem by the poet @JedaPearl
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What are YOU? A bookmark, train ticket or corner folder? 📚📚📚📚📚
#betweenthecovers returns this weds 7.30pm @BBCTwo with @EmiliaFox @DaneBaptweets @MrAndyParsons & Evanna Lynch
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20 new tickets just been released. Grab yours here eventbrite.co.uk/e/around-th…
Monday 22nd November
Around the World in 80 Days.
With Edinburgh based Guinness Record cyclist and author @MrMarkBeaumont A talk about his adventures around the world and cycling for pleasure. Tickets available soon.
#bookfestival #cycling #Edinburgh
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A great event for kids. Get your free tickets here. eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-art-o…
Friday 19th November
Metaphrog - The Art of Illustration.
Award winning illustrators talk and demonstrate how they rework and illustrate modern classics ... ideal for the family.
@metaphrog #bookfestival #book
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A fantastic event from @craigrweldon . Grab your free tickets from Colinton and Currie libraries. Or get them online while they last
Thursday 18th November The Weekend Fix by @craigrweldon Craig’s book discusses the joys of hillwalking and describes how and how not to enjoy the Pentlands and hills farther away. Get your ticket soon.
#book #bookfestival #booktwt
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Book early! Tickets available NOW from Currie Library or online here eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-ki…
#books #bookfestival
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Mark Black History Month by reading an ebook or audiobook title from our adult Black History Month non-fiction collection
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The Pentlands Book Festival coincides with @BookWeekScot
Our full programme from Monday 15th - Monday 22nd November is available to view now. Tickets will be on sale from 29th October.
Book early as events will be limited in number.
pentlandsbookfestival.org/in…
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We’re excited to host our first live, in-person event since lockdown for #BlackHistoryMonth! Join us and our brilliant speakers @decolonialheart, @edincarib, @maysumb and @jedaPearl tomorrow, Thurs 28 Oct at 6.30pm @edcentrallib Get your free ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-his…
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We all know the health benefits of #5aday when it comes to fruit and veg but how about the idea of a #library5aday ?
5 minutes to yourself to read, relax & de-stress.
Try to fit in 5 a day, for your #Wellbeing
#ReadHappy #Readingtakesyouplaces #librarylife
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Want to get your COVID-19 vaccine at a drop-in centre today, or looking to take your 12 to 15 year old somewhere so they can get their vaccine? Have a look at our summary posts on Facebook and Instagram, or visit ow.ly/eH3Q50Gk37z
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Looking for some reading inspiration? Check out our lists of book award titles and librarian curated reading suggestions:
yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk…
You can reserve a copy online and pick up from your nearest reopened library!
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It's #WorldSmileDay - as if we didn't have enough of a #FridayFeeling already!
So go on, we'd love to hear which children's books always make you grin from ear to ear, whether they're funny or heartwarming 😊
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You can now apply for your @YoungScot Card online!*
Just go to getyournec.scot
Get the lowdown on all the YS benefits : young.scot/the-young-scot-ca…
*N.B. To apply online, the applicant must be at least 12 years old and have a valid passport or Yoti account.
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