Category Archives: Readers

Mood Boosting Books

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dorothy

These books have been chosen by readers across the country for their uplifting and mood-boosting qualities. The list, pulled together by The Reading Agency, features non-fiction, fiction, short stories, classics, childrens books and even a cook book. Aberdeenshire’s Wellbeing Festival runs from … Continue reading →

Book Into Free Book Week Scotland Events

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Dorothy

Coming soon to libraries in Aberdeenshire, a great line-up of Book Week Scotland Events starting on Monday 23rd. November. Book Week Scotland is for everyone and celebrates whatever it is that you enjoy to read. Delighted to say that wow … Continue reading →

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WoW Treats for Readers

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Dorothy

Inverurie’s annual World of Words festival has almost arrived with an amazing line-up of events in September, including a couple of meet the author sessions organised by Aberdeenshire Libraries. One of the highlights will be John Gordon Sinclair, appearing in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Visits, Books and Reading, Events, Libraries, Readers | Tagged Inverurie Library, John Gordon Sinclair, Matt Lewis, Philosophy Cafe, World of Words | Leave a comment

Mearns Readers Day June 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Dorothy

Very remiss of me not to have posted sooner about this excellent day. A great time was had by all on a beautiful sunny June Saturday in Laurencekirk. The new Mearns Community Library was a fantastic venue for our annual Readers … Continue reading →

Posted in Aberdeenshire, Author Visits, Books and Reading, Events, Readers | Tagged Ajay Close, authors, Craig Robertson, Lisa Ballantyne, Mearns Library, Readers Day, reading groups | Leave a comment

Love reading? Love cakes? Love to meet authors?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dorothy

If the answer is yes, then join us in Mearns Community Library, Laurencekirk on Saturday 27th. June for a fab ‘meet the authors’ afternoon. Three excellent authors, great chit-chat and truly scrumptious cakes in a beautiful new library. Great value at … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Visits, Books and Reading, Events, Libraries, Readers | Tagged Ajay Close, authors, contemporary fiction, Craig Robertson, Crime fiction, Laurencekirk, Lisa Ballantyne, Mearns Library, Readers Day, Scottish authors, writers | Leave a comment

Brilliant Brookmyre

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dorothy

Delighted to report that our evening with Chris Brookmyre was a resounding success. About 120 people turned out to hear an extremely humorous and entertaining talk from one of Scotland’s greatest contemporary authors. He’s a master at telling the story, holding an … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Christopher Brookmyre

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dorothy

Bestselling Scottish author Christopher Brookmyre will be appearing at the Acorn Centre, Inverurie as a guest of Aberdeenshire Libraries, at 7.00pm on Wednesday 11th. March. He’ll be talking about his writing and in particular, his recently published thriller ‘Dead Girl Walking’ Fans … Continue reading →

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Zinio eMagazines

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ally

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could pick up your favourite magazines at any time, at any location and free of charge. Well with Aberdeenshire Libraries you can do just that, we have 100 of the very best titles waiting … Continue reading →

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Happy New Reading Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Dorothy

Thank you all for contributing to an absolutely brilliant 2014. We’ve seen lots of promotions and events for all our readers and reading groups, from World Book Night in April to Book Week Scotland in November. Once again these initiatives … Continue reading →

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Great Reads for Reading Groups

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Dorothy

Here are some great recently published titles for you to try. If you are in a reading group, then we have multiple copies for your group to borrow. If you’re interested in joining or starting a reading group, then pop into … Continue reading →

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