South Ayrshire Libraries

🎨 Ayrshire College HND Art & Design Exhibition opens tomorrow at Rozelle House! Explore an inspiring showcase of student creativity in the Patrons Gallery.🖼️ Free, all ages welcome. 📍 Rozelle House, Ayr KA7 4NQ 📅 9–31 May 2026 🕙 Mon–Sat 10–5 | Sun 12–5 Don’t miss it!

Carnegie Library will be closed on Thursday 7th May as it will be used as a polling station for the Scottish Parliament Elections. 🗳️☑️ We’ll reopen as normal on Friday 8th May at 9am. Thank you for your understanding.😊

The History of Ayr Town Hall Exhibition 🏛️ Dating from 1828, explore the story of Ayr’s iconic Town Hall as it nears its 200th anniversary. Kids can design a Town Coat of Arms too! 📍 Grain Exchange, Ayr 😊 Free drop‑in 📅 28 Apr–10 May 2026 🔗 destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/whats-on/the-h…

Hands‑On Meal Planning Workshop at Carnegie Library today! Learn to plan healthy, tasty & budget‑friendly meals. Free to attend! 🥕🥘😋 📅Mon 20 April | 2–3pm 🔗Book online: …yrshirelibraries.eventcalendarapp.com/meal... ☎️ 01292 286385

FREE Easter Holiday Fun at the Cutty Sark Centre, Ayr. Family-friendly drop‑in activities all Easter. 🔬 Science 🏅 Sports 🌿 Outdoor adventure 🎨 Crafts 🎶 Live music No booking needed! 👉 destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/whats-on/easte…

✨ Join us at Girvan Library on 30 May! 📚 11am: Imagination Workshop with author Gillian Spiller 🎨 2:30pm: Family crafts fun 📞 Book: 01465 712 813 🔗 More information: bit.ly/3PLEcLd

🧵 Starting TOMORROW! 🧵 Celebration of Ayrshire Quilters opens at Rozelle House (14 Mar – 21 May). Explore stunning historic & modern textiles from Ayrshire’s talented quilting community! 📍 Rozelle House, Ayr 💷 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧 All ages 🕙 Mon–Sat 10–5 | Sun 12–5

Kawandi Hand Quilting Workshops 🪡 Create your own hand-stitched design and learn about the technique with the support of Tricia Denholm, Maybole Patchwork and Quilting Group. For dates and more, see link below 👇

Due to emergency repairs today (Monday 9 March), the Mobile Library can’t visit: ▪️Sainsbury’s car park | 10am ▪️Prestwick Community Centre | 2pm For any help call Carnegie Library on 01292 286385. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

It’s time for a shout out to everyone who went all in on the fun this World Book Day 2026 in the National Year of Reading and made it a magical day for children and young people! ✨📚 To the families, schools, teachers, early years practitioners, librarians, booksellers, publishers, our incredible £1/1.50 authors and illustrators, charity, commercial and industry partners, funders and supporters - including our headline sponsor National Book Tokens - your dedication makes a real difference.   Have a look at everyone who makes it happen -  worldbookday.com/about-us/who-w… Thanks to your support, we’re inspiring a love of reading, making books more accessible, and giving more children the choice — and the chance — to discover the fun of reading!  And of course, to all the children who took part — choosing books, getting involved in activities, and embracing reading with enthusiasm — you are at the heart of everything we do. 💖 #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay26 #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026

Happy World Book Day, everyone! Today is all about inspiring children to see reading differently, because reading for fun seriously improves lives. Thanks for joining the fun! #WorldBookDay

Huge thank you to @salibraries and author Victoria Williamson for her visit today! The children had a fantastic time learning about the inspiration behind her novel Hagstorm!

This upcoming exhibition at Rozelle House will showcase historic and contemporary textiles made in Ayrshire, demonstrating the diverse range of our needlework, patchwork and quilting community, as well as displaying items from South Ayrshire Council’s permanent collection. 🔗👇

🧘‍♀️ Start your Friday with calm, creativity & connection ✍️ Join us at Carnegie Library for a FREE Writing & Mindfulness Workshop with Helen Boden. 🗓 Fri 6 Mar | 10am–11:30am 📞To book Tel: 01292 286 385 Discover writing as meditation & creative wellbeing—no experience needed.

🌊 Coasts & Creatures Exhibition 🦌 📍 Grain Exchange, Ayr 📅 3–15 Mar 2026 💷 FREE | All ages 🕒 Tue–Fri 12:30–4pm | Sat 10–4:30 | Sun 12:30–4 Featuring local artists + mechanical creature sculptures! 🐝

Spring is almost here! Join our Garden Group at Carnegie Library and help make our community greener. 🌱 Plan a garden, grow plants, build pollinator spaces + enjoy workshops & seed swaps. 📅 Tuesdays, 10–11am 📍 Carnegie Library, Ayr 💚 Free, all ages welcome

How to plan the perfect #WorldBookDay 📚✨ 1. Take a look inside this year's £1/€1.50 books 2. Head to our website to explore our free resources and celebration materials 3. Download our low-cost dressing-up pack 4. Find out our online events 5. Discover what's happening at your local bookshop, library and National Trust location Head to our website to find out more - worldbookday.com/celebrate-worl…

🎉 Get ready to dance, wiggle & story‑time rave! 🪩 @CBeebies Read & Rave is coming to Carnegie Library, Ayr on Mon 16 Feb! ⏰ 11.15-11.40 & 2.15–2.40 🎟 Free, drop‑in 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome 🖍️ Colouring-in before & after! Join the fun as CBeebies goes LIVE from Leeds! 💛@cbbc

📣 We’re reimagining how Scotland’s libraries communicate — and we need your insight! Whether you’re a regular visitor or haven’t been in years, your experience matters. 📝 Take our 10‑minute survey and help shape the future of library communication: 👉 scottishlibraries.org/bridging-the-g…

Dog lovers!🐾 Join us at Girvan Library on 21 Feb, 2–4pm, for a free talk with author & behaviourist Dale McLelland about her new book 'Engage the Senses'. Booking required: call 01465 712 813. 💛🐶