“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.
Do you know a Bookbug Hero?
The Bookbug Hero Award and the Learning Professional Award 2020 run by the Scottish Book Trust, are open for applications.
Book Week Orkney -19th to 25th November
The Scottish Book Trust (the national charity changing lives through reading and writing) will be delivering a range of events and activities across the Scotland during Book Week Scotland 2018.
Libraries – the Vibrant Hub of the School but Being Cut Back in Local Communities
“School libraries have a vital part to play, throughout the learner journey from 3-18.”
Author John Dean – Libraries Champion of Scotland
“Libraries are precious and at a time when public sector cutbacks threaten so many of them in the UK, writers need to do all they can to support and celebrate them.”
Thinkin an Speerin Fur Wursels
“Orkney has the oldest public lending library in Scotland having been established in 1683”