Imagine a gender-equal world. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion. Celebrate women’s achievements. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid. […]
Read More International Women’s Day 2024!This February, we’re excited to honour and acknowledge the rich history, struggles, triumphs, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. From pivotal moments to personal stories, our collection of books offers a diverse range of perspectives and insights. Check out our variety of titles featuring LGBT+ themes and written by LGBT+ authors from our digital and print […]
Read More LGBTQ+ History MonthBook Week Scotland is taking place this year from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 November 2023. Celebrate the love of books and reading by joining us at the fantastic events we have planned in our libraries. The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog at Carnegie Library The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog is an awe-inspiring exhibition […]
Read More Book Week Scotland Events 2023Explore titles from our print collection for Black History Month! Discover and celebrate the remarkable contributions of black individuals in history. Angela Y. Davis: An Autobiography by Angela Y. Davis A powerful and commanding account of the life of trailblazing political activist Angela Davis, this book details her journey from childhood on Dynamite Hill in […]
Read More Black History Month 2023Whether you’re a fan of ghosts, ghouls, or things that go bump in the night, our top picks guarantee a hair-raising experience that will leave you eagerly turning the pages. So grab your flashlight, lock the doors, and let these tales of terror transport you to a realm of Halloween horrors! Silverweed Road by Simon […]
Read More Unearth Our Spine-Chilling Selection!On Friday 8 September 2023 a commemorative plaque was unveiled in John Rodie Library, the former site of the Mossblown Gym. Home to many of Scotland’s finest Professional Wrestlers who performed on television during the Golden Age of UK Wrestling in the mid-1960s and the mid-1980s. The plaque was organised and unveiled by members of […]
Read More Wrestling Reunion Scotland members unveil a new plaque on site of former Mossblown Gym at John Rodie Library.An Honourable Thief by Douglas Skelton Review by Fiona, Carnegie Library An Honourable Thief by Douglas Skelton has been longlisted for the 2023 McIlvanney Prize. This is an exciting historical thriller set in a turbulent and violent 18th Century London and Edinburgh. In 1714 Queen Anne died and is rumoured to have left a missing […]
Read More Book Lovers’ Review – An Honourable ThiefThe Last Dance by Mark Billingham Review by Angie, Carnegie Library In his latest bestseller The Last Dance, Mark Billingham strays from the familiar ground of his faithful detective, Tom Thorne, and changes direction with a new main character and style of writing. Nevertheless, this is still a fantastic read which keeps you both entertained […]
Read More Book Lovers’ Review – the last danceBonny and Read by Julie Walker Review by Fiona, Carnegie Library This historical novel is set in the early 18th century. It is based on the true story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two women who embark on paths that lead them to become pirates in the Caribbean, sailing aboard the Revenge, a ship […]
Read More Book Lovers’ Review – Bonny and ReadNational Library takes maps on tour The National Library of Scotland’s touring display, You Are Here, is on the road and its next stop is Ayr’s Carnegie Library. A portable version of the acclaimed 2016 exhibition, You are Here: A journey through maps, the display features images of some of the millions of maps held […]
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