Close up of Lego displays next to climate change books.

Full display for Earth Day along the top of the stories in Biggar's Children's Library.

Close up of the Lego display in Biggar Library.

Book display including children's non-fiction books Kids Fight Climate Change and The Story of Climate Change.

Biggar Library's have a new children's display celebrating Earth Day 2026. The kids in construction club on Saturday made some fabulous Lego displays with Claire to celebrate Earth Day 🌍️
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Uddingston Library. Creative Writers' Group Author Event. Craig Scoular. Monday 27th April. 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Free Event. Tea, Coffee and biscuits included.

Local author Craig Scoular will also be visiting Uddingston Library on Monday 27th April at 3:30pm. Book your free space at
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Free Event but booking required. St Leonards Library, East Kilbride. Author Visit! Meet new local author, Craig Scoular. Friday 24th April 2026, 2pm to 3pm. St Leonards Library East Kilbride. Join local author, Craig Scoular, for a relaxed talk on writing, storytelling and his journey to publication. Q and A to follow. Refreshments 50p. South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. 01355 241573. St Leonards Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 2AT.

Craig Scoular is visiting St. Leonards Library this Friday at 2pm. It's going to be a relaxed talk with a Q&A afterwards. Secure your free spot at
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Library assistant pouring a cup of tea from a teapot into a cup on the cosy crime display at Biggar Library.

Close up of the books on the cosy crime display. Books include Leigh Russell's Poppy takes the Lead, Richard Coles's Murder before Evensong and Marsali Taylor's Death in a Shetland Lane.

Cosy up with a cup of tea and some crime fiction from the Biggar Library's Cosy Crime display! 🍵
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Customer Notice. Due to staff holidays, there will be no Bookbugs or Children's Activities at Springhall Library the week beginning 20th April. There will also be no Bookbugs on Tuesday afternoon or Thursday, and no Minecraft at Cambuslang Library. All activities will be back the week commencing Monday 27th April.

**Customer Notice**

Join us at Larkhall Library at 10.30am on Friday 24 April and put your general knowledge to the test with a fun springtime quiz! The quiz itself is free and there will be a small charge for refreshments. You can book at buff.ly/ZMzwxSP or by speaking to a member of staff.

Library assistant putting up flowers on the spring display at Biggar Library.

Colourful bunnies lining the window in the children's library.

Flowers made from book pages on a book display.

Biggar Library are springing into action with this year's spring displays! 🌼
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Poster reads Join us for a Spring Craft Session at Cambuslang Library. Thursday 16th April at 3pm. For ages six to twelve. Book online. ACE inclusive or £2.25. Show ACE card at desk or pay in cash.

Come along to our Spring Craft Session tomorrow at Cambuslang Library from 3pm to 4pm 🐇
Open to 6 to 12 year olds and is an ACE inclusive activity. Book your space at southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Karen Rose's Dead Man's List book cover. Woman running along the middle of a deserted road.

Peter May's Entry Island book cover. Birds flying over the water with an island in the far distance.

Forth Library Book Club met yesterday to discuss Karen Rose's 'Dead Man's List' and it proved very popular! The next read will be Peter May's 'Entry Island' for the next meeting on Monday 11th May at 1:30pm. Copies are now available at Forth Library. Why not pick one up and come along in May! 📚️

Four fairy doors covered in glitter, jems and paint on a craft table in Carluke Library.

Carluke Library had lots of fun decorating fairy doors last Saturday! 🧚‍♂️🚪
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Easter break Tiger Tea party. Join us for a themed tea party and storytelling session of Judith Kerr's timeless classic The Tiger who came to Tea. Tuesday 14th April. 10am at Biggar Library. 2:30pm at Lanark Library. £2.25 or free with TinyACE. Call Biggar on 01899 222060 or Lanark on 01555 661144.

Join the Tiger tea Party tomorrow at Biggar and Lanark 🐯 🍵
Secure your place for Biggar's morning tea party at
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or Lanark's afternoon tea party at
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Just one of the many regular events running at Larkhall Library!

Our knitting and crochet groups meet every Wed and Fri 11am-12noon to enjoy some yarn crafts, some tea and coffee, and some good chat. You're very welcome to drop in; no booking required!

Poster featuring an illustration of a dog sitting in front of a kennel. There is an open book on the ground in front of the dog. The poster text says, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THERAPET. PAWS & PAGES: Read with a Furry Friend. Love dogs? Love books? Read to a friendly pup in a 15-minute session! Build confidence, practice reading, and make a furry friend. Ages 6+. Parents must accompany child during session. Phone 01698 452122 to book. Booking is mandatory as spaces are limited.

A photo of a dog on a cushion.

Paws & Pages is back at Hamilton Town House Library!
Join a cosy reading session where friendly dogs help young readers build confidence. Sessions: Wed 15 April (2:30–4:00) & Sat 9 May (10:30–12:00). Call 01698 452122 to book.
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Poster featuring an illustration of a girl holding a magnifying glass and text saying, Family Heritage Walk and Scavenger Hunt. Join us for a fun walk and scavenger hunt through Lanark, uncovering the town’s fascinating stories along the way! Can you track down every clue? After the adventure, head back to the library for crafts and refreshments. We’ll set off from Lanark Library — booking required. STARTING POINT: LANARK LIBRARY. WHEN: SATURDAY 18TH APRIL. TIME: 2:30–3:30PM. COST: £4 PER FAMILY. TO BOOK: CALL LANARK LIBRARY 01555 661144 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO LANARK.REF@LIBRARY.S-LANARK.ORG.UK.

🔎 Family Heritage Walk & Scavenger Hunt
Bring the family along for a scavenger hunt through Lanark! Then enjoy crafts and juice back at Lanark Library.
📅 Saturday 18th April
🕒 2:30–3:30pm
💷 £4 per family
📍 Starts at Lanark Library
📞 To book: 01555 661144 or email lanark.ref@library.s-lanark.org.uk

Blantyre Library will be closed on Sunday 12th April due to circumstances out with our control. We apologise for any inconvenience.

**Customer Notice**

Poster reads "Saturday 18th April. Free. Springhall Community Centre. Family Fun Day. 11am to 3pm." Pictures of face painting, a caricature, Bookbug, archery and crafts.

Springhall Community Centre are having a family fun day on Saturday 18th April! There will be face painting, craft sessions, Bookbug, archery and more. All for free! 😀
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Customer notice saying, Greenhills Library Hub will be closed on Monday 13th April 2026 until Friday 17th April 2026 due to circumstances beyond our control. Normal opening hours will resume from Monday 20th April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. The nearest open libraries will be East Kilbride Central Library and St Leonards Library.

**Customer Notice**

Join us at Larkhall Library at 10.30am on Friday 24 April and put your general knowledge to the test with a fun springtime quiz! The quiz itself is free and there will be a small charge for refreshments. You can book at buff.ly/ZMzwxSP or by speaking to a member of staff.

An easter library display featuring children's books, crafted flowers, and text saying THE MORE YOU READ, THE MORE YOU GROW. HAPPY EASTER.

A photo of six seed pots and a notice saying SUNFLOWER PLANTING STEPS.

Hamilton Town House Library is full of Easter cheer with a colourful display and a sunflower seed planting activity 🌻🐣 We have an Easter craft session this morning at 11:00am, Egg Hunt on Monday 13th and our Paws & Pages event on Wednesday 15th. Contact the library on 01698 452122 for details.

Poster reads "Back to the Board. Classic games session for 6 to 12 year olds. Friday 19th April. 3pm to 4pm. Free Event at Springhall Library." Illustrations of dice, dominoes and checkers boarder the text.

It's time to get Back to the Board at Springhall Library! Tomorrow, Friday 10th April, the library will be hosting a games session for children to join from 3pm to 4pm 🎲
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In this episode of Mairi’s Musings, Mairi reviews three audio versions of the classic tale, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, a story that is relevant and entertaining, even after over 200 years.

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A poster featuring the logo of the Royal Bank of Scotland beside an image of someone holding a mobile phone. Text says, Join Us. We’d love it if you could join us for our Fraud and Scams workshop. What is it about: This session focuses on understanding the techniques fraudsters use, spotting red flags, and learning strategies to protect ourselves against common financial scams. When: TUESDAY 28TH APRIL 2026. Time: 2pm - 3pm. Where: STRATHAVEN LIBRARY.

Strathaven Library is hosting a workshop by the Royal Bank of Scotland on avoiding frauds and scams, focusing on the techniques fraudsters employ and the strategies you can use to protect yourself.
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A springtime library display featuring books, toy bunnies, crafted flowers and butterflies, and a sign saying Hello Spring.

Carluke Library is preparing for Spring with this brilliant display 🌸 🐝 🪻
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Poster featuring two photos of knitting and crochet and text saying, Would you like to learn how to knit or crochet? We have 2 sessions at Carluke Library, every Wednesday 10am –12 and 2pm –4. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa while you learn a new craft. Don’t worry if you don’t have any wool or needles, we can lend you some. 50p charge for Tea/Coffee.

Knitting and crochet sessions every Wednesday in Carluke Library 🧶 👇 😊

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A book display for World Book Night decorated with silver stars and showing two books 'Never Say Die' by James Patterson and Mike Lupica and 'The Cornish Girls' by Betty Walker.

What will you be reading on 23rd April for this year's World Book Night? ✨📚🌜

Join in the Reading Hour from 7-8pm on Thursday 23rd April and help create a nation of readers.

#ReadingHour #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

Hi Lairig, Nothing published yet on women’s lives in Lanark/New Lanark. Our walk draws on research done using records from ours and New Lanark archives from 1488–1950s
and we’re still uncovering more women’s stories. You can contact lanark.ref@library.s-lanark.org.uk for more info.

Blue poster showing a lady dressed in period costume advertising Women of Lanark Spring Walk.

🌸 Women of Lanark Walk with New Lanark World Heritage Site
Discover the women who shaped Lanark & New Lanark, from poets to criminals to everyday heroes.
📅 Friday 17th April 2026
🕒 2:00–4:00pm
📍 Lanark Library → New Lanark WHS
📧 To book: lanark.ref@library.s-lanark.org.uk or heritage@newlanark.org

A vase of daffodils in Lanark Library.

Spring themed floral decorations on the return shelves at Lanark Library.

"Up, up and away"....drifting into Spring at Lanark Library 🌼
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Poster featuring a bunny holding an easter egg, grass, spring flowers, a ladybird, butterflies, and text saying, Spring Craft. Larkhall Library. Saturday 18th April 2:30pm - 3:30pm. £2.25 / ACE incl. Ages 5–11 yrs. Let’s celebrate the Spring season with a fun Easter craft! Book Online.

Spring Craft at Larkhall Library 🥚 ✂️ Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

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Poster featuring easter eggs, one being held by a bunny. Text says, Easter Scavenger Hunt. Larkhall Library. Saturday 18th April 10:30am - 11:15am. Age 2+. Free! See if you can find all the Easter eggs, chicks, and bunnies hiding around the library. Book Online.

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at Larkhall Library 🔎 🥚 👇

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