“Improving mental wellbeing, tackling social isolation and closing the digital divide are some of the key aims of public libraries. ” Ian Ruthven
Across the Generations: Funding for Orkney Project
Love My Library: Book Week Scotland
“They thought the Library was a dangerous place because of all the magical books, which was true enough, but what made it really one of the most dangerous places there could ever be was the simple fact that it was a library.” Terry Pratchett
Celebrate 10 Years of Book Week Scotland
“Reading is Scotland’s favourite pastime, and we look forward to sharing in the country’s love of books.”-Pamela Tulloch, Chief Executive of The Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC)
Scotland’s Reading Challenge For Young People
The challenge is available to all primary and secondary schools as well as community groups and libraries in Scotland, and aims to build positive reading cultures and improve literacy for young people.
The Building is Closed but Orkney Library Continues to Provide Extensive Services
Orkney Library and Archive is currently still closed – the building that is – but you can still borrow books and use its services.
Scotland’s First Public Library
“Faill not to keep your sone diligent reading and wreating yt he loss not what he hes attained”
BorrowBox for Orkney Library Members
Library members can download and borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks using an app called BorrowBox on their smartphone, tablet or home computer.
Book Week Scotland Coming to a Library (or Phone Box) Near You Soon
A special book, Blether, created from real-life stories submitted by members of the public was also unveiled.
#BookyMcBookface Orkney’s Amazing Mobile Library Service
Scotland’s first ever National Mobile Libraries Day will take place on Wednesday 20th November as part of Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland Coming to a Library (or Phone Box) Near You Soon
A special book, Blether, created from real-life stories submitted by members of the public was also unveiled.
