Join Dumfries and Galloway Libraries during Book Week Scotland (21-27 Nov) for a series of events, activities and giveaways which celebrate how reading exposes us to a world of discovery, exploration and adventure.
The library service is focused on providing the best start in life for our children by creating opportunities in local libraries to inspire primary children to read for pleasure. Local authors Renita Boyle (Honk Honk Rattle Rattle), Jayne Baldwin (Big Bill Series) and Shalla Gray (The Galloway Chilli) will be hosting a 14 stop roadshow inspiring school and nursery children with stories, songs and rhymes.
The programme also provides new opportunities for adults to engage with books, libraries and writers with events including bestselling crime authors Tony Black and Craig Robertson, new Scottish authors Lucy Cameron and Shelley Day and poetry with a gathering for the 20th edition of Southlight Magazine.
Booklovers can get involved by voting for their favourite Scottish book to screen adaptation, challenge a friend to take part in a #ReadingDare or finding their perfect book match with a Book Generator.
Those who want to spend the week reading will be catered for with our libraries giving away 2000 copies of Secrets and Confession’s: a compilation of short stories from the Scottish Book Trust.
Councillor Tom McAughtrie, chairman of the Communities committee said “we’re delighted to be hosting such a range of activities for all ages, giving everyone in our communities the opportunity to take part whether its attending events, visiting their local library or online”.
Details of events include
Wednesday 23 November
Crime Night at the Theatre
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, 66-68 Dumfries, DG1 2JH
19:00 – 21:00
An evening with bestselling crime writers Tony Black (Summoning the Dead)) and Craig Robertson (Murderabilia) as they discuss their new books and crime fiction writing in conversation with John Cairns. Also introducing new crime writer Lucy Cameron
Free ticketed event, tickets available from Ewart Library (01387 253820) or Midsteeple Box Office
Thursday 24 November 2016
Meet the Author. Shelley Day as she introduces THE CONFESSION OF STELLA MOON
Annan Library, Charles Street, Annan, DG12 5AG, 01461 202809
18:00 – 19:00
Shelley Day will be introducing her new book THE CONFESSION OF STELLA MOON, a psychological noir story, set in the 60s and 70s in Newcastle and Northumberland.
Free event, come along on the night
Thursday 24 November
Launch of 20th edition of Southlight Magazine: poetry, prose, interviews and illustration
Ewart Library, Catherine Street, Dumfries, DG1 1JB tel 01387 253820
18:00 – 19:00
Southlight Magazine is now at its 20th edition, join us for a relaxed gathering to hear readings from Southlight 20 and a brief history of how the magazine has evolved.
Free Event, come along on the night
Friday 25 November 2016
Victorian Tearoom and Meet the Author. Shelley Day as she introduces THE CONFESSION OF STELLA MOON
Stranraer Library Services, Stranraer Customer Services, North Strand Street, Stranraer
DG9 7LD 01776 707400
14:30 – 15:30
Enjoy the delights of the Victorian Tearoom, a cake decorating demonstration and meet the author Shelley Day will be introducing her new book THE CONFESSION OF STELLA MOON, a psychological noir story, set in the 60s and 70s in Newcastle and Northumberland.
Free event, come along and join in
Book Week Scotland in libraries is funded by the Scottish Libraries and Information Council.
For more information please visit www.bookweekscotland.com, www.dumgal.gov.uk/lia or email [email protected].
