South Ayrshire Libraries

🧵 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. 💛🐶

🛡️We're proud to support #SaferInternetDay bringing schools, families & communities together to help young people stay safe & make positive choices online. Plus, @salibraries will host AI workshops with Digital Skills Scotland this April/May!🤖 🔗saferinternetday.org.uk @UK_SIC

📣 Explore Digital at Maybole Library – Tomorrow, 10am–11:45am! 💻 Learn how to attach documents to emails, print & scan in the library, & use Wi-Fi printing with confidence. 📚 A free, friendly, hands on session to help you stay safe & confident online. ☎️To book: 01655 883 044

📚 Explore Girvan Library – Through the Ages! ✨ Visit before Sat 14 Feb to: 💬 Share thoughts on the local library service 🎬 Watch the Through the Ages screening 🖼️ See how Girvan Library has transformed over the years #GirvanLibrary #ThroughTheAges #CommunityHistory

📚 Forehill Library presents An Evening with Marion Todd. Join the bestselling crime author and creator of the DI Clare Mackay series set in St Andrews for a fascinating conversation about her writing journey, inspiration and latest novel. 🗓 Mon 9 Feb |🕔 5–6pm 📞 01292 265 591

☕ Tea & Talk at Forehill Library tomorrow, 4th Feb, 2–3pm. Join us for a cuppa and a chat with Gerry Mongiardini (Scottish Fire & Rescue Service) sharing practical fire safety tips for the home. 🧑‍🚒🧯 Free Drop-in, no booking needed

💻 Explore Digital at Girvan Library 🖱️ FREE weekly digital skills sessions, Thursdays 2.15–4pm: 📅 5 Feb – Create documents in Word 📅 12 Feb – Email attachments, printing, scanning & library Wi-Fi 📅 19 Feb – Online library catalogue & apps 📞 To book Tel: 01465 712 813