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Libraries South Lanarkshire@librariessl.bsky.social · 1h ago

Hamilton Town House Library is launching a new creative writing group on 27 October! It will meet on the last Tuesday of every month 2.30-3.30pm and is open to writers of all abilities. Bring along a poem or a short piece of writing (around 500 words) or feel free to just come along and be inspired.

Poster for Hamilton Community Writing Group. It says "first meeting: Tuesday 27 October 2.30pm-3.30pm. Have a story to tell? Join a welcoming new writing group at Hamilton Town House Library on the last Tuesday of every month. We are open to writers of all abilities. Bring along a poem or short piece of writing (around 500 words). No work prepared? No problem! Come along, listen, chat and be inspired. To register interest, contact mwalbank@googlemail.com. For more information, contact Hamilton Library at 01698 452122 or hamilton.library@library.s-lanark.org.uk"
Libraries South Lanarkshire@librariessl.bsky.social · 4d ago

Don’t worry if you missed the recent online event with bestselling author Matt Haig, where he shared insights into his writing life, the inspiration behind his new novel, and the enduring appeal of hope, mental health, love and connection in his work. View the recording at youtu.be/_tOz42vRg-o?...

Matt Haig Interview with BorrowBox

In this exclusive online event, join the incredible Matt Haig, as he shares insights into his writing life, his inspirations, and his latest beautiful story, The Midnight Train. Matt Haig's…

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Libraries South Lanarkshire@librariessl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Colin McKendrick will coming along to the Football Memories group at Carluke Library this Friday, 21st September at 2pm. There will be a lot of chat and a wee quiz for entertainment and chance to get a cup of tea and some home baking for 50p.

Memories Scotland. Cuimheachain Alba. Come and view old photos of Carluke provided by CPHS. Have a chat and a cuppa for fifty pence in Carluke Library. Friday the eighteenth of September. Two PM to three PM. Photos on Display Monday the fourteenth to Saturday the nineteenth of September. This Month's topic is football.
Libraries South Lanarkshire@librariessl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Join Martin Stepek at Fairhill Library for an insightful discussion that explore how you can use the practice of mindfulness to nurture your wellbeing, increase your desire to create art and improve the quality of what you create. Book by phoning the library on 01698 456360 🎨

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Mindful Arts, Artful Minds with Martin Stepek. Friday thirtieth of October. Ten thirty AM to twelve PM. Fairhill Library. Bookings can be made by phone 01698 456360 or by email fairhill@library.s-lanark.org.uk. This insightful discussion will explore how you use the practice of mindfulness to nuture your wellbeing, increase your desire to create art and improve the quality of what you create.
Libraries South Lanarkshire@librariessl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Crime fiction fans, don’t miss this! Local author Allan Gaw brings his new novel The Last Gifts of the Dead, the latest Dr Jack Cuthbert Mystery, to Rutherglen Library, Under the Dome, on Thursday 24 September, 3–4pm. Free event, but booking is required. Call 0141 643 1296 or book in person/online.

A poster featuring text saying, “AUTHOR TALK. Rutherglen Library. Under the Dome. ALLAN GAW. Thursday 24th September at 3:00pm. Local author Allan Gaw, formerly a trained pathologist and medical researcher, now dedicates his time to writing crime fiction. Join Allan in the presentation of his new novel The Last Gifts of the Dead, the latest in the series Dr Jack Cuthbert Mysteries. Free event. Booking required, in person, online, or by phone on 0141 643 1296. Tea/coffee included. 163 Main St, Rutherglen, G73 2HB.” Book covers shown on the poster. Left-hand column: The Shadows and the Dust, To the Shadows Descend, The Moon's More Feeble Fire, The Silent House of Sleep. Right-hand side: The Last Gifts to the Dead. The poster also features a photograph of Allan Gaw speaking at an event beneath the "Under the Dome" heading.