Featured events and exhibits

Alford Ski Centre Membership Adults

New membership option offers adults a cheaper route to learn to ski

Aberdeenshire Sports Council Awards

Aberdeenshire Sports Council is seeking nominations of clubs, teams and individuals who are residents of Aberdeenshire for their 2020 Awards.

Ballater Library Open Book Sessions

A new reading group with a focus on Scots/Doric writing is launching in Ballater Library.

Active Schools Central Aberdeenshire Cross Country

Our annual Active Schools Central Aberdeenshire Running Series is back starting in February 2020 running through to June 2020.

Bookbug's Library Challenge for tiny tots!

The 10th Bookbug Library Challenge for children under 5 is running until the 25th April. Get along to your local library and sign up now!

Library Innovation Network Aberdeenshire (LINA)

Interested in starting a business or scaling an existing business? Our one-day workshops can help you get started. New locations and dates added!

Developing the Library Service

Tell us what you think about our libraries and help us deliver a service that's modern, relevant and accessible to your community.

Gie it a Go!

3 Activities for £20

Kick start your New Year’s resolutions with Gie it a Go!

Step 1: Explore Activities

Step 2: Purchase a Gie it a Go package

Step 3: Book your 3 chosen activities 

Go on Gie it a Go!!

Gie it a Go!!

New year, new you. Keep those New Year's resolutions with Gie it a Go! 3 Activities for £20. Gift cards also available.

Mobile North Out of Service

Mobile North is currently out of service.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by Mobile North being temporarily closed and if you would like one or two books in the meantime, we would be pleased to post these to you. Any items you have on loan will be renewed and you will not be fined during this period. Please get in touch on 01467 532929 to make your requests.

Duathlon Series

Looking for a challenge this New Year? The Live Life Aberdeenshire Duathlon Series is open for entries!

Festive Opening Hours

Find out when we are open over the festive period.

Festive Tai Chi Session

Peterhead Library hosted its final tai chi session of the year in festive style.

Festive tai chi session

NHS Hearing Aid Users

In partnership with NHS Grampian libraries are now hearing aid collection points for NHS hearing aid patients.

Fishmas and Diving Santa

Ho ho ho... Santa Claus is surfing into Macduff for his annual visit to feed the fish their Christmas treats.

Active Schools North Aberdeenshire Fun Runz

Our annual Active Schools North Fun Runz series is back starting in November 2019 running through to April 2020.

Winter Word Challenge

This winter, why not take part in a fun reading challenge for all ages! 14th December 2019 - 29th February 2020

Books direct to your door

Residents of Mintlaw and the surrounding area are being offered a free library delivery service during the redevelopment of Mintlaw Library.

Soundmap: People & Place

It's easy to take a picture of something that catches our eye and post it on Instagram. Why don't we do that with sounds?

Timeless Treasures

Revealing archaeology from Aberdeenshire and beyond. 7th September 2019 to 11th January 2020

Try a new sport - Pickleball!

Pickeball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Try it now at Mearns Sports Centre!

Birthday Parties!!

Looking for something different to do for your child's birthday?

From Aquarun and Bouncy Castle parties to Kinderjym and Sports parties, here at Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre we have lots to choose from!!

Find out more

4-4-2-Reading Challenge

Read 4 books and earn free and discounted football tickets!!

Get Signed Up!

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Jane Whyte Exhibition

Exhibition to honour North-East hero Jane Whyte, who saved 15 sailors from drowning, opens in Fraserburgh.

Find out more

YA Hurricane Book Group

School pupils taking part in a nationwide Book Group via Twitter

Get Fit With LLA

Follow our 10 week exercise programme and keep fit with Live Life Aberdeenshire.

Across the Grain Festival returns this October

The programme for a festival celebrating the cultural life, heritage, language, music and stories of the north east is now available.

New Audio Book Feature in RB Digital

We are delighted to announce that you can now access over 230 audio books within our e-magazine service, RB Digital!

Russells of Aden

An exclusive display on the museums first floor of photographs, items and letters from the Russell family who owned the estate from 1758.

Volunteer with Active Schools

We need you to help us get "More Children, More Active, More Often". Volunteer now!

How Much Can You Save?

How much could you save, just by being a library member?

Press Reader

Need to catch up on local or world news?

Play Peek-a-Boo

At Macduff Aquarium

Macduff Recording Studio

Did you know that Macduff Arts Centre have a working recording studio available for musicians?

Food, Folk and Farming

Food, Folk and Farming. An ongoing display in the farming museum. Open during the museums normal seasonal opening times.

The Webster Reading Room at Fraserburgh Library

Find out more about this remarkable family of artists and the paintings displayed in the Webster Reading Room.

Tech Geek or Not?

Jump into Technology

Theory Test Pro

We offer access to Theory Test Pro which is a simulation of the UK's car, HGV, PCV and motorcycle driving theory tests.

E-BOOKS AND E-AUDIOBOOKS

Wherever, Whenever, You Decide