The Fitness Room will be open again as normal from Saturday 16th February.
New Audio Book Feature in RB Digital
We are delighted to announce that you can now access over 120 audio books within our e-magazine service, RB Digital!
Press Reader
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Bookbug Session at Inverurie Library
Venue: Inverurie Library
Date: 20th February 2019
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Come along to Inverurie Library, listen to the story and join in with all the songs and rhymes. For children aged 0-5 years of age. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Knit and Natter at Mearns Library
Venue: Mearns Library
Date: 7th March 2019
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Open to the public as well as school pupils and teachers. Bring your own needles and wool. Refreshments provided.
Lego Club at Meldrum Library
Venue: Meldrum Library
Date: 19th February 2019
Time: 4:15pm - 5pm
A session for primary school aged children to come along and build a themed model. Booking essential.
Come along to Insch Library, listen to the story and join in with all the songs and rhymes. For children aged 0-5 years of age. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Crafty Boddamers
Venue: Boddam Library
Date: 19th February 2019
Time: 1pm - 3pm
A crafting session open to adults but aimed at older people. Booking essential.
Sing along sessions aimed at pre-school children and their parents/carers. Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards for a chat.
Drop-In Lego Session
Venue: Ellon Library
Date: 30th March 2019
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Children under 8 years MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Dementia Friends Awareness Session
Venue: Westhill Library
Date: 27th February 2019
Time: 5:45pm - 7pm
An interactive and informative session which will explore some of the key issues around dementia and how we can all play a part in helping to create a more dementia-friendly community. This session is run by Alzheimer Scotland.
Please book your place at www.dementiafriendsscotland.org. Alternatively, contact Sarah Howe on 01224 644077 or showe@alzscot.org.
Book Sale and Open Day
Venue: Library Headquarters, Oldmeldrum
Date: 2nd March 2019
Time: 10am - 4pm
Come along and find out what goes on in Library HQ! There will be a wealth of activities for all ages to get involved in and your chance to take a look inside headquarters. We are also holding a book sale of withdrawn stock. Refreshments will be available all day.
Cafe Philosophique: Privacy Vs. Security
Cafe Philosophique: Privacy vs. Security in the Age of the Internet with Dr Dan Wall
Venue: Balmedie Library
Date: 13th March 2019
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Controversial Conversations are a series of events, organised by the Philosophy Cafe in Aberdeenshire, designed to bring people together in a venue in their own local area, to share their thoughts, openly explore and discuss ideas and encourage philosophical debate and critical thinking about society’s challenges in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Admission is £3 and places can be reserved by emailing converse@thephilosophycafe.org.
Fraserburgh Enterprise Hub
Venue: Fraserburgh Library
Date: 22nd February 2019
Time: 10am - 4pm
Free help and advice to people in the Fraserburgh area who may have an idea for a business or have been thinking about setting up a company but are unsure where to start. Drop-in session.
Bookbug and Craft Session
Venue: Kemnay Library
Date: 26th February 2019
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Bookbug sessions are for families with pre-school aged children. The sessions are a combination of songs, rhymes and stories. A lovely session led by library staff for parents/carers to attend with their child. This session will also include a craft for children to make along with their parent/carer.
Breast Friends
Venue: Banff Library
Date: 27th February 2019
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Breast feeding support group ran by Banff Health Visitors.
Deaf Action Drop-In Session
Venue: Fraserburgh Library
Date: 19th February 2019
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Providing information, advice and guidance to anyone with hearing loss living in Aberdeenshire.
Paddling Pool Closure
Sorry, the paddling pool is currently closed.
Please keep checking back for updates, we hope to re-open as soon as possible.
Reflexology for menopause symptoms
Beat the menopause with reflexology!
Venue: Alford Library
Date and time: Tuesday 19th February, from 7.00 - 8.30 pm
A local reflexologist will be demonstrating some simple techniques that women can use to help reduce stress and hot flushes. This will be an interactive, informative and enjoyable introduction to this complementary therapy.
Wondrous whales & windy sails
Artwork & models made by members of Buchan Day Opportunities
Launch Promotions
Sadly, our launch promotion offers have come to an end. Whether you have chosen a free swim, a DVD from the library, an exercise class, cinema ticket or free entry to Macduff Aquarium please don’t forget to use it by the February offer end date which can be found on your promotion confirmation. Thanks for helping us celebrate the launch of Live Life Aberdeenshire and we hope you enjoy your chosen activity.
Pool Closure
Peterhead Swimming Pool will be closed on Saturday 9th Feb 2019 due to a swim gala.
All other areas of the facility will remain open.
Play Peek-a-Boo
At Macduff Aquarium
Facility Closure
Sorry, we are currently closed.
Please keep checking back for updates, we hope to re-open as soon as possible.
Coming soon: A MUSICAL SHREKTACULAR!
AOC Productions present:
A MUSICAL SHREKTACULAR!
Coming to Laurencekirk, Inverurie and Aboyne in February...
Bookbug App Comes to Town
New Bookbug App is Launched!
With the help of Bookbug practitioners and families across Scotland, Scottish Book Trust co-created a new Bookbug app full of songs and nursery rhymes. The app will also allow you to find your nearest Bookbug session.
Our South Cross Country series is designed for pupils from P1 -S6.
The series is 7 races across the months of February to June 2019.
Active Schools Central Cross Country Series
Our Central Cross Country series is designed for pupils from P1 -P7 across Alford, Huntly, Kemnay, Inverurie, Oldmeldurm and Westhill.
HMP and YOI Grampian
The library at HMP & YOI Grampian is run by Live Life Aberdeenshire and plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of offenders. Library staff have close links with the education providers at the prison and joint learning initiatives are planned throughout the year. The prison library supports children affected by parental imprisonment and supports family contact goals at HMP Grampian through Working with Family Hub and Action for Children to provide access to books, author visits and library cards.
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.
Duathlon Series
Find out how you can enter the Duathlon!
Volunteer with Active Schools
We need you to help us get "More Children, More Active, More Often". Volunteer now!
Visual Artists & Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
The closing date for the next round of Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) is 5pm, Tuesday 5th February 2019.
Turriff Sports Centre - Photovoltaic Installation
Photovoltaic Panels to be installed at Turriff Sports Centre
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
Visual Artists & Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
The closing date for the next round of Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) is 5pm, Tuesday 5th February 2019.
Join in the Bookbug Challenge 2019
Bookbug's Library Challenge is now live!
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.
