Glasgow libraries christmas reading challenge for kids 2 december, 2019 4 january, 2020 encouraging young readers to get involved in glasgow libraries festive reading tradition with this years christmas reading challenge. Please register your interest for this event in advance by emailing gl. Quick reads aimed at the one in six adults in the uk with reading difficulties, quick reads provides shorter, more accessible, brilliantly entertaining fiction for less confident adult readers. The pictouantigonish regional library board will provide nonprofit groups with meeting space free of charge in the community room, when not in use for library activities. See more ideas about home libraries, interior design and library room. This book extravaganza will take place in glasgow royal concert hall. Glasgow libraries to celebrate the importance of book groups. This is the thrilling account of our extraordinary history from insignificant apes to rulers of the world. One group who advocate the benefits of reading for pleasure are whiteinch library book group, glasgow libraries longest running book group.
In this bold and provocative book, yuval noah harari explores who we are, how we got here and where were going. They also benefit from free reservations, access to the book group recommended reads and support from a dedicated member of library staff in their local library. So expect different genres, themes and other awesomeness. Libraries offer dvd and music loans, ebook downloads, local history information, newspapers and magazines, book groups, toddler activities and other social functions. The youth libraries group scotland ylgs is the scottish division of the ylg, a special interest group of cilip. Joining a reading group can help you discover new authors and titles, widen your reading choices and. We support a growing network of book groups around glasgow here we list the groups that are currently looking for members. Ask any of our glasgow libraries staff how we can help you start your own book group. This project has been run in partnership with coderdojo scotland. Kathleen oneill school librarian glasgow libraries. Through this blog, we aim to provide you with a unique insight into the world of books in glasgow.
The wee write reading and literacy fund is part of the registered charity glasgow life. The glasgow book club glasgow, united kingdom meetup. If you are interested in joining a reading group or are thinking or starting one up we can help. Each of the glasgow libraries also offers macmillan cancer support and information services now.
Inverclyde libraries currently runs four book groups, which meet at central, gourock and port glasgow libraries. Our book group collection of multiple copy fiction and nonfiction titles is. These meetings are to be of a nonfund raising, nonrevenue generating nature. New glasgow library pictouantigonish regional library. How do i contact glasgow libraries about a book or eoffer enquiry. A library inspires love of reading and builds community. Glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which. To confirm availability of places in a group contact. We are grateful for all support that we receive which allows us to put on this world class literacy festival and provide opportunities for school children across the city. Great value for money with seeing the dressing rooms, walking out the tunnel, seeing where the trophies are presented plus the 5 a side game, treasure hunt and penalty challenge, the prizes were fantastic too. Discover a world of resources at your local library. Choose from classics, contemporary, best sellers, prize winners and more.
The university of glasgow is a registered scottish charity. It has acctivities for everyone is alway full of kindness, charm and a cup of tea. Read write count find lots of simple suggestions, ideas, tips and activities to help you have fun together. Currently there is an exhibition of portraits of distinguished women in. All about writing pictouantigonish regional library. Libraries first lutheran church elca glasgow, montana. Glasgow libraries aims to engage as many children as possible with reading. Our fiction selection really has the perfect read waiting for you. Explore our museums, exhibitions and online collections. This is a reading aloud and creative writing group, run with open book and writer jen hadfield.
Joining a reading group can help you discover new authors and titles, widen your reading choices and meet other readers in a friendly, informal setting. During the coronavirus lockdown that started in march 2020 our book groups are happening online or by email. Building community sparking creativity inspiring readers you can share your love of reading with easy access to a book anytime. Coding clubs in glasgow libraries coderdojo coderdojo. Sessions during lockdown are online via zoom on 15 and 29 april from 7.
Every month well be showcasing an activity or project that furthers one of the strategic aims of vibrant libraries, thriving schools vlts. Mood boosting books is a national promotion of uplifting titles, including novels, poetry and nonfiction, recommended by readers and reading groups. Partick vip visually impaired book group next meeting friday 8th march, 23pm to talk about jackie kays memoir red dust road. Digital creativity and the national strategy for school libraries. Pre5 activities search what else is going on across glasgow libraries for under 5s. Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. Find support, learning and events in your local community. In addition to the weekly groups and annual visits to book festivals, open book offers other regular opportunities to our readers. Even very young children love a trip to the local library. This includes all book bug groups operated by glasgow libraries. An inclusive group for all gay and bi men to meet new people in our community in glasgow, whilst reading and discussing interesting books. The next meeting of the group will be on 3rd november, 1.
A longrunning west end book group is urging more people to read for pleasure. From 2005 to 2015, the pictouantigonish regional library was pleased to offer our community the parl writerinresidence program, in partnership with the support of from our regional library board, and the occasional grant from the canada council for the arts author residency program, and the nova scotia department of communities, culture. The building itself is beautiful and glorious when lit up at night. Book groups book groups glasgow libraries support a range of book groups across the city e. Our book group collection of multiple copy fiction and nonfiction titles is available to view as an attachment on the left of the page. The board reserves the right to accept or reject requests for the use of meeting space. No all glasgow libraries activities are currently suspended. Glasgow womens library 2020 all you need to know before. First ministers reading challenge celebrates schools, libraries and community groups across scotland published june 2019 the winners of the first ministers reading challenge 201819 have been announced at an event in glasgow. Members are drawn from library and information professionals across scotland who are involved with, or interested in, library services for children and young people. The tour is in two parts, first you have the museum, which is excellent as it covers the whole of scottish football from the mid 1800s right up to the present day with displays. Get together in the comfort of your local library with likeminded book lovers to discuss everything book related or borrow a set of our books and hold your own sessions wherever is best for you.
Parkhead library parkhead library 64 tollcross rd glasgow. In return, glasgow libraries offer book group members the opportunity to borrow multiple copies of the same book for up to six months at a time. Find groups in glasgow, scotland about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Needing money to fund their activities, soviets send a team of kgb agents to track down swiss bank account numbers from nazis who stashed fortunes obtained from prior looting. Families glasgow will help you find yours here and discover books, groups, storytelling and a whole lot more. Theyre extremely helpful to book groups providing meeting space and full sets of books. Glasgow womens library has also been leading the way in this area with the 21 revolutions project. Whilst more than 35 groups do meet at their local libraries, you dont have to hold your book gatherings inside a library building to reap the benefits. School librarian glasgow libraries february 2016 present 3 years 10 months.
At glasgow libraries we are passionate about books, and our reading groups are one of the ways we share this passion with our readers. Book groups are free, relaxed and informal joining one is a great way to meet other readers and discover new authors. The 10 best museums youll want to visit in glasgow tripadvisor. Poetry, classics, crime there really is something for everyone. Book clubs groups in glasgow heres a look at some book clubs groups near glasgow.
Borrow a set of books from our dedicated book group collection or if youd rather meet in the local pub, park or the comfort of your own home glasgow libraries. This includes all book groups operated by glasgow libraries. We are a group of visually impaired people who listen to our books on cd and meet at partick on the 2nd friday of every month from 2 3pm. One of the glasgow life libraries, it has a decent selection of fiction, new and old, as well as a range of nonenglish books, including urdu, polish and french.
Inspired by actual events, contraodessa brings the reader to 1960s argentina. Id like to hear from other libraries about how they engage with artists and. Some of these groups meet in libraries and others are independently run. Young readers aged 012 are being challenged books at the botanics, christmas 2019 14 and 14 december, 2019. This little free library is on the national registry. Each month, we pick a book by vote from all the suggestions, we read it and we meet to discuss our thoughts. Reading and discussion in glasgow activities whats on glasgow. Glasgow libraries online library read adults adults adults. The aye write book festival is an annual event run by glasgow life the. Glasgow school of art launched the hatchery this year as an online resource for creative people to take inspiration from libraries as a source or a site for creativity. Book groups are a great way to discover new books to read and meet new people. Check out gigs, exhibitions and festivals around glasgow. The aim of the coder in residence project was to create a sustainable framework of coding clubs for young people in glasgow libraries.
We might not like that particular book or we might love it the book club is designed for everyone to discover something new and to expand our literary knowledge. Well help you source some local groups in the listings below. Open book group members attend additional author visits, plays at the lyceum theatre, participate in the luminate festival, creative writing workshops during book week scotland and host world book night events often organised and executed entirely by the members. I am now the school librarian at lourdes secondary. You can go online and learn more about little free libraries. Check out the best museums in glasgow to visit in 2020. The mitchell library has a wealth of resources including great family history archives, a theatre and fantastic library facilities. Details of our book groups can be found in the leaflet attaced on the left of the page. Browse through the collection listed here, az by author, and contact coldside library. Mitchell library glasgow 2020 all you need to know before. A great way to meet other readers and discover new authors.
Lgbt health and wellbeing is a unique initiative to promote the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in, working in and travelling to scotland. The glasgow womens librarys gwl book club is one of the longest running groups in the city. First lutheran church 641 2nd ave north glasgow, mt 59230. The events they run are fantastic especially the history tours and they work so hard to try and bring new events to the east end. Glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which facilitate their desire to talk about the books they have read with other people. Glasgow libraries support a range of book groups across the city e. Hillhead library is nestled nicely between the coffee shops and second hand book shops of byres road. Many glasgow libraries have book groups they meet once a month to discuss one or two books, supplied by the library service. Glasgow womens library book group is welcoming and inspiring, connecting women who like reading with each other and to a host of amazing and surprising. The 10 best museums youll want to visit in glasgow.
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