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Tag: Libraries

New drive aims to introduce Scots children to reading and library use from early age

A NEW drive to encourage more parents across Scotland to enroll and introduce their children to the benefits of reading and library membership has...

Beano launches new campaign ‘Libraries Aloud’ ahead of World Book Day

AN ICONIC Scottish comic has launched a new reading campaign ahead of World Book Day. The Beano's new initiative, 'Libraries Aloud' aims to encourage families...

Libraries across Edinburgh are planned to reopen next week

MORE libraries are set to open across Edinburgh from next week. The majority of libraries in Edinburgh will be open from June 7 as part...

Rising demand: Librarians order extra copies of Fifty Shades of Grey

SCOTTISH libraries are having to order extra copies of steamy bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey because they cannot meet demand. More than five people are...

Edinburgh’s libraries recieve a welcome boost

A new future for some of Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people. The changes will see...

Library and Historic Scotland staff take a decade’s worth of stress leave

By Oliver Farrimond STAFF at two of Scotland’s sleepiest government bodies have taken almost 10 years of time off since the beginning of 2008 -...

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