South Queensferry Library

#nationalbooktoken are running an amazing competition to award 5 schools £1000 for new books. Could you please spare 2 mins and nominate @QueensferryHS ? It would mean so much! nationalbooktokens.com/schools-prize

This #PrideMonth celebrate and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues with some of our brilliant Y. A. books. You can find most of the below recommendations at the library or online at libbyapp.com/shelf What is your favourite LGBTQ+ book? @QueensferryHS

There's still time to let us know what library services are important to you and what services you think people would like to see in the future. It only takes a few minutes to fill in our survey online edinburgh.gov.uk/futurelibrarie… pick up a questionnaire at your local library.

Hidden from history no longer - these books from the 70s, 80s and 90s called on women to speak out - and they changed all our lives. libib.com/u/lavender-men… is the place to visit to see more about our feminist collection.

@xtinawebber Brilliant! Feels like that deserves a wee celebration! 🥳

@SQLibrary01 I finished it!!

Me continually returning to @SQLibrary01 to renew Cormac McCarthy's THE PASSENGER because it's not gripping me in any way but it's also not *quite* bad enough to give up on...

Are you ready to shape the future of Edinburgh’s Libraries? We’re asking you to get involved, have your say and help us to shape the new strategy and inform future proposals that will ensure the library service is sustainable and fit for the future. edinburgh.gov.uk/futurelibraries

We had so much fun celebrating @scattyscribbler and @alanmccredie's book Our Forth Bridge: Made from Girders this week! A brilliant night!

@TalesOfOneCity @QueensferryHS @SQLibrary01 @KirklistonL

This #BookWeekScotland visit the library to browse all these and many more amazing books and book your place for all the interesting events that take place this month! @TalesOfOneCity @QueensferryHS @SQLibrary01 @KirklistonL

The Forth Bridge Writer-In-Residence @scattyscribbler at tonight's @BookWeekScot Made From Girders event in @SQLibrary01 @LuathPress

We're looking forward to tonight's event! Come on down and meet @scattyscribbler and hear about her new book 'Our Forth Bridge: Made from Girders'. #BookWeekScotland

Get yourself down to the library tomorrow at 6pm for an evening with author @scattyscribbler and photographer @alanmccredie and find out about their new book Our Forth Bridge: Made From Girders! #BookWeekScotland @scottishbktrust

So excited to have you back in The Ferry! @scattyscribbler

I Don't Talk To Dead Bodies with Dr Rhona Morrison #BookWeekScotland event at Kirkliston, Mon 13th Nov, 6:30-7:30pm. Free to attend, no ticket required. rhonamorrison.com/author

Community event for #bookweekscotland with readings by author Barbara Henderson, photography by Alan McCredie, a human library with a chance to meet “local heroes”, activities, competition winner announcements. Something for everyone so come and join us!

Inspiring morning providing workshops @QueensferryHS Queensferry Learning Festival. Connecting with the cluster schools and promoting library services. #readingcommunity #lifelonglearning #readingjourney

Our LGBT+ Bookgroup had a fantastic time discussing @JackieKayPoet's 'Trumpet' this week! Next book they'll be reading is 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin. Meet up is November 1st 7pm. Email southqueensferry.library@edinburgh.gov.uk for more info!

A covid-safer creative workshop led by Kez Rush of Positive Change Arts Project - a supportive and nurturing environment for attendees. See tickettailor.com/events/lavende… for more information or to book - only a few spaces left.

@MrsFe77 @ljlittleson @DanSmithAuthor @JessBAuthor @nicolapenfold @LawrencePatrice @scattyscribbler @tompalmerauthor @RoSIS_1 Here is the start of this week's video by @scattyscribbler, all about an ingenious use for steel offcuts from the #ForthBridge. Ideal for literacy in schools! Watch all at youtu.be/oNF9aCzOmvg?si… @TheForthBridges @SQLibrary01 @bmra_uk