Events & News
Welcome to the events & news page for Western Isles Libraries! We are excited to offer events and activities for all ages and interests, taking place at our four library locations: Castlebay, Lionacleit, Stornoway and Tarbert. From author talks and book clubs to arts and crafts workshops and children's storytelling sessions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Browse our events to find out what's happening near you, and join us for some fun and learning at your local library.
An Cat Coigreach by June Ghreumach
Saturday 18th May, 2pm until 3.30pm in The Space at Stornoway Library.
This is aimed at children aged 8-12. There will also be juice and biscuits!
Please note, having Gaelic is not necessary to come along.
Meet the Author, Jennifer Mackenzie Dunbar of Missing Pieces
4th June 18:00 - 19:00 at Stornoway Library
Copies of the Book Missing Pieces will be available to buy at the event.
Here are dates for Bookbug sessions in Western Isles Libraries:
Bookbug Week
Special Bookbug sessions will be held to celebrate Bookbug Week.
Monday 13th May 11am - Lionaleit Library
Wednesday 15th May 11am - Stornoway Library - English/Makton, Juice and Snacks
Monday 27th May 10.30am - Tarbert Library
Stornoway Library
Thursday 25th April, 11am - Gaelic session with Thig a Chluich
Wednesday 15th May, 11am - English/ Makaton (Bookbug Week)
Thursday 23rd May, 11am - Gaelic session with Thig a Chluich
Wednesday 6th June, 11am - English
Thursday 20th June, 11am - Gaelic session with Thig a Chluich
Having Gaelic is not necessary to come to Gaelic sessions. The Thig a Chluich team is very welcoming.
Lionacleit Library
Monday 13th May, 11.00 am (Bookbug week)
Saturday 18th May, 11.30am
Saturday 29th June, 11.30am
Saturday 27th July, 11.30am
Saturday 31st August, 11.30am
Tarbert Library
Monday 29th January, 10.30am
Monday 26th February, 10.30am
Monday 25th March, 10.30am
Monday 29th April, 10.30am
Monday 27th May, 10.30am
Monday 24th June, 10.30am
We will be having craft markets in the Space at Stornoway Library on the same dates as the Cruise ships throuhgout the summer!
Please find the dates on the calender below.
We have a new group meeting on Tuesday 21st May 11am-1pm in The Space at Stornoway Library, for anyone with memory problems or living with dementia - friends, carers and families are welcome too 😄 Please come along!