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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE - Please note online library catalogue and some digital services will be unavailable between 4pm on 20th to Morning of 21st May 2025 while essential maintenance is carried out. This will affect access to Borrowbox, Pressreader and Public Library PCs.

@hlhlibraries are pleased to announce that our Mobile Library Service won the award for the "High Performing Team" at @HLHsocial i-Care awards last night at the at @StrathPavilion. Their commitment is unquestionable, and they are certainly ‘Making Life Better’ in the Highlands.

#ListenNow @BorrowBox @Bolindaaudio The seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life-distilled by #ArnoldSchwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone. tinyurl.com/ycypxc5u

Unfortunately, DC Thomson, the publishers of The Press & Journal, have requested that Press Reader implement a 24-hour remote access embargo in uk libraries meaning its titles will be a day behind. Sadly, the change is beyond our control, Thank you for your understanding.

We're delighted to announce our very own Helen Tait, Library Supervisor at Ardnamurchan Library has been highly commended at this years Bookbug Hero Awards! tinyurl.com/yjxtunrr Well done Helen & Ardnamuchan team for providing a fantastic service. @hlhsocial #bookbugheroaward

NHS TEC Clinic - Inverness Library - 17th May 2024. Find out how technology can support you, or someone you care for, to lead healthier, happier lives. 😊 It’s open to everyone and provides a space for you to explore a variety of #assistivetech @NHSHighlandTEC @HLHsocial

@HLHsocial #readnow The Hideout by Camilla Grebe. Read by Mark Elstob. highlifehighland.borrowbox.com/product/BON_24… When the body of a young man washes ashore in Stockholm's southern archipelago, Manfred Olsson is called in to investigate. @BorrowBox @HLHsocial #ebook #murdermystery

Borrow Free magazines and graphic novels from Libby with your library card. Visit highlanduk.overdrive.com or download the Libby app to start reading overdrive.wistia.com/medias/id98dr2…

BorrowBox Presents a morning with Kate Morton Join Bolinda on Tues 9th April, 10am for extraordinary LIVE webinar event with the inimitable Kate Morton! Click here to register free: tinyurl.com/44hd6u85 Featuring conversation and Q&A with Kate! @hlhsocial @Bolindaaudio

Experince Terry Pratchett's Discworld like you've never heard before! tinyurl.com/m39hke5c Listen to the brand new re-recordings of Terry Pratchett’s #Discworld series, 40 new audiobooks narrated by outstanding British talent on @BorrowBox @HLHsocial @terryandrob #eaudio

Chaos unfolds over Christmas when a dangerous package vanishes, leading the gang on a perilous search against their deadliest opponents yet in a race against time – discover who will be the last devil to die. Read on BorrowBox now! @richardosman

The 2023/24 Neil Gunn Writing Competition is open for entries. #neilgunnwritingcompetition @HLHsocial @HighlandCouncil @glenwyvis #creativewriting #neilgunntrust Visit the competition web page to enter: highlifehighland.com/neilgunn The closing date for is Friday 08 March 2024.

#ReadNow The Cursed Girls by Caro Ramsay, a compelling standalone psychological thriller. Megan Melvick has spent years avoiding her family estate Benbrae but now must ask one final question... is there a curse on the house, will she be its next victim?tinyurl.com/4zj9frpu

The Am Baile Newspaper Index is back! ambaile.org.uk/newspaper-inde… It includes the following newspapers: Inverness Journal (1807-1849) Inverness Advertiser (1849-1885) Inverness Courier (1879, 1898-1901, 1920-1939) John O’Groat Journal (1836-1887) Scottish Highlander (1885-1898)

#ListenNow Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson ; Read by Nicola Coughlan tinyurl.com/3jupn7wd The first in a new #supernatural series follows a secret government department of witches & the deadly threat to the nation that they must confront. @HLHsocial #eaudio #fiction

#ReadNow "Stay With Me" by Ayobami Adebayo tinyurl.com/3rdrhbwh This Nigerian debut is the heart-breaking tale of what wanting a child can do to a person, a marriage & a family; a powerful and vivid story of what it means to love not wisely but too well. @BorrowBox @HLHsocial

Edinburgh Castle on my way home from “the office”…

Icelandic Christmas Storytime with Alda Hrannardóttir, 16:00 - 17:00: Tuesday 5th December: Inverness Library Wednesday 6th December: Inshes Library Thursday 7th December: Inverness Library All children and families welcome! #icelandic #storytime #libraries

Tachartas ‘Beartais sa Choimhearsnachd’ aig Fèis na Tìre: Disathairne aig 10.30m, Talla Chille Mhoire Bidh Flòraidh aig Tobar an Dualchais a’ cluich cuid de na clàraidhean as sìne bho sheann pharaiste Chille Mhoire, le òrain is sgeulachdan bho leithid Annag Arnott. An asgaidh.

BUILDING A TRULY LOCAL LIBRARY EXPERIENCE. Inspiration - how German #publiclibraries build #partnerships with other local services and organizations, and involve #volunteers and #community members to #cocreate #libraryspaces and services. eifl.net/blogs/building…