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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 18h

Carluke Library are very fortunate to have Marion, from the Carluke Parish Historical Society, giving a talk on the Mining in the Carluke area. Enjoy a cuppa and hear about the local area. Phone 01555 772134 to secure your seat. The talk will take place on Friday 30th October at 2pm 😊

Memories Scotland. Cuimhneachain Alba. Come and view old photos of Carluke (provided by CPHS). Have a chat and a cuppa - 50p. Carluke Library. Friday thirtieth of October. Two to three PM. Photos on display Monday twenty sixth to Saturday thirty first of October. This month's topic is Mining Talk by Marion.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 23h

Explore 115 years of Scouting history through this brilliant display at Rutherglen Library. Discover how the Rutherglen Reformer chronicled the 113th (Burnside) Scout Group and its volunteers since 1911. #Rutherglen900 #ThrowbackThursday #TBT www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/92/ruth...

A large display in a library featuring newspaper articles and photos.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Collage Poetry Workshop at #RutherglenBookFestival Get creative at this hands-on collage poetry workshop with Greg Thomas and the Edwin Morgan Trust. Experiment with words, images & ideas to create your own unique poetry. Book: tinyurl.com/yxry25sh or call 0141 643 1296 In partnership with #R900

Rutherglen Book Festival Bios. Collage Poetry Workshop with Greg Thomas and Edwin Morgan Trust. Saturday the twenty first of November. Three to four PM. Rutherglen Library. Join one of the editors of A Home in Space, which considers Edwin Morgan's concrete poetry for an hours workshop to discover your own inner visual poet. Be inspired by Morgan, who wrote Rutherglen, and join Greg on a journey to create your own concrete poetry. In partnership with the Edwin Morgan Trust.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart" - the wise words of A.A. Milne. Today marks 100 Years since Winnie the Pooh was first published! There's no better time than today to revisit Hundred Acre Wood - reserve Winnie the Pooh books at www.sllclibrary.co.xn--uk-d262a5t

A collection of books about A.A. Milne and Winnie the pooh displayed around a Winnie the Pooh snow globe.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Place and Poetry: Nalini Paul for the #RutherglenBookFestival Explore the connection between place, experience and creativity with poet Nalini Paul. An inspiring event for poetry lovers, readers and aspiring writers. Book: tinyurl.com/y792shpz or call 0141 643 1296 In partnership with #R900

Rutherglen Book Festival Bios. Place and Poetry: Nalini Paul. Thursday 19th November. 6pm to 7pm. Rutherglen Library.
Nature' and memory often work together to give us a sense of place. Join Doune-based poet and nature lover Nalini Paul in this one hour poetry workshop, engaging the sense through fun, guided writing exercises. Nalini's poetry is inspired by walks in the wild landscapes, memory and belonging, She will bring her expertise to help inspire new writing and poetry. This is a chance to explore, in your own way, your connection to Rutherglen, as it celebrates its 900th anniversary.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

TREACHERY DECEPTION BETRAYAL Find them all at Lanark Library! www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/89/lana...

A library book display featuring titles related to the television show, Traitors, and its participants.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Larkhall Library have got a fun filled week this October week! Please book online at www.sllclibrary.co.uk for any of the activities or call the library on 01698 452469 🎃

What's On at Larkhall Library. October Week. Monday 12th October. Ten to eleven thirty AM. Halloween Craft. Suitable for ages three to twelve. Two pound twenty five or free with ACE or tiny ACE card. Tuesday thirteenth of October. Ten thirty to eleven A. Bookbug. Older siblings welcome. Eleven thirty to Twelve noon. Bookbug. Three fifteen to four thrity. Board Game afternoon. Free for ages five to sixteen, families welcome. Wednesday fourteenth October. Ten thirty to twelve PM. Halloween Craft Two to two thirty PM, Bookbug. Three fifteen to four fifteen Halloween Craft. Please Book Online.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Run for your dyson! Spiders are among the many spooky creatures that have descended upon Fairhill Library, along with a spine-tingling selection of reads for young and old alike 🕷️🕸️ www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/169/sl_...

Skeletons, pumpkins and bats are shown on a halloween display of junior books, such as 'The Worst Witch' by Jill Murphy and 'How to scare a mouse and bear' by Ross Collins.

A giant spider decoration suspended from the ceiling.

Spooky, wisps of fog and earie lights surround a selection of books for teenagers and young adults such as 'Bec' by Darren Shaw.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The seasons are changing at Biggar Library and with it comes an array of cracking good reads! 🍂 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/74/bigg...

Autumn themed displays as Biggar Library. The closer display features a tree with autumn leaves falling onto the display.

Window display with the word Autumn with pictures of Autumn leaves and acorns.

Close up of the autumnal tree in the middle of the book display.

Book display labelled as Cracking Good Reads. The display features Ian McEwan's Atonement, Kristen Hannah's The Women and Michael Pedersen's Boy Friends.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

With the new series re-commencing the Fairhill Library team want to know - are you a faithful... or a traitor? Be careful how you answer as your book choice may reveal all! 😈 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/169/sl_...

Traitor themed book display showing a photo of the cast of the traitors beside a lantern and a poster asking - Are you a traitor or a faithful, what does your book choice reveal about you?
The books on display include Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer, Hidden in Plain Sight by Susan Lewis and Trust No One by Keri Beevis.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Join us in Lanark Library on Saturday 17th October for BygoneCon, our 6th Heritage and Local History Convention. Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm to explore fascinating stalls, displays, and presentations – and get expert advice on exploring your own history. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

Poster featuring three old photos of streets in Lanark and text saying, BygoneCon 26. Celebrating our shared past. Saturday 17 October, Lanark Library. Contact 01555 661144 or bygonecon@library.s-lanark.org.uk

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Carluke Library are hosting Scott Kyle for a talk next month on Thursday 19th November. Book your tickets by calling the library on 01555 772134 😁 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/80/carl...

From Foster Care to Foster Carer. From Glasgow's Back Streets to Hollywood Film Sets. It's Not Where You Start by Scott Kyle. The True Story behind the rise, the fall, and return of Singin' I'm No a Billy, He's a Tim. "I Almost Turned down the chance to work with Harrison Ford." Carluke Library. Thursday the nineteenth of November. Two to three thirty PM. Free Event. Contact Carluke Library on 01555 772134 or email carluke@library.s-lanark.org.uk.

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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Lovely walk and trip to St Leonard's Library today. Happy #weeread26 day! Love @librariessl.bsky.social, love reading, escape, grow your world, enjoy, share.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Avondale Community Wing are holding a Gruffalo Family Day with BSL in the library! See poster for information on how to book your space! 😄 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/516/avo...

The Gruffalo family day with British Sign Language. Come along and enjoy a fun filled family day with The Gruffalo. Meet The Gruffalo, join a scavenger hunt and try tasty Gruffalo themed treats. Join us in a friendly, inclusive environment for the whole family. Free to attend. Suitable to deaf children aged zero to five. Siblings welcome. British Sign Language interpreter provided. A relaxed opportunity to meet and connect with other families'. On Saturday the tenth of October. Two to four PM. At Avondale Community wing, Overton Road Strathaven, ML10 6JW, Booking essential. Contat Lisa Sultana by call or text on 07792 661704 or email lisa.sultana@nds.org.uk.
Supported by National Deaf Children's Society.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Curl up with a good book in these dark autumn nights at Lanark Library! 🎃🌝 Whether your looking for a gothic ghost tale or a cosy love story, Lanark library will have the book for you. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/89/lana...

Embrace the dark book display at Lanark Library. Includes books such as Charlaine Harris's Night Shift and Broken Ghosts.

Embrace the dark book display at Lanark Library. Includes books such as Tim Weaver's No One Home, Matt Haig's The Midnight Library and T King Fisher's Wolf Worm.

Embrace the dark book display at Lanark Library.

Embrace the dark book display at Lanark Library. Crotchet Pumpkins lining the display with the sign saying Embrace the dark, curl up with a good book.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

St Leonards Library was transformed last week for a lovely Macmillan Coffee Morning! We had so much fun with lots of old friends, a BIG raffle, coffee, tea and AMAZING baking! Thanks to all who contributed, the bakers and the makers, including St Leonards Tesco, we raised over approximately £450!🍰

All the attendees of the Macmillan Coffee Morning sat enjoying their tea and bakes at St Leonards Library.

The tea, coffee and bakes laid out on a table in the library.

Front view of the Macmillan Coffee Morning offerings at St Leonards Library.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Do you need help creating or updating a CV? Completing online job applications? Help using a computer, tablet or mobile phone? Digital job searching? Support with Universal Credits? Help is available every second Tuesday at Carluke Library from 1:30-3pm. No appointment necessary, just drop in.

Poster with text saying, Digital Inclusion Hub for Rural Clydesdale. Work Club. Create or improve your CV. Make online job applications. Help using a computer, tablet or phone. Learn effective digital job searching. Support with UC commitments. Find the right opportunities for you. Explore self-employment. We can also provide free sim cards with internet, calls and texts to people over 18 and from a low income household. Ask for more information. Carluke Library. Tuesday (every 2 weeks) 1:30pm – 3pm. 29th September, 13th & 27th October, 10th & 24th November. DROP IN. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Forth Community Resource Centre SG.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us at East Kilbride Central Library next Wednesday 7th October between 11am-12pm for a special #WeeRead Gruffalo Granny Story Session! There will also be Gruffalo mask making. Book your space by calling 01355 220046! 😄

The book cover of Julia Donaldson's new book Gruffalo Granny. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tomorrow (Saturday 3rd October) at Rutherglen Library we're crafting our own rollercoasters! Ages 4-11, £2.25 per child or ACE inclusive! Call 0141 643 1296 to book or book online at www.sllclibrary.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Get on board, make a little Rollercoaster at Rutherglen Library! Build your own rollercoaster out of junk! Saturday the third of October. Three to four PM. Ages four to eleven. Two pound twenty five per child or ACE inclusive. call 0141 643 1296 to book.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are hosting a Coffee Morning/Afternoon at Carluke Library on Wednesday 21st October, all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support. Home baking, Tombola, Crafts Sale Table and a Lucky Dip for children. Lots of fun and chat. We hope to see you there. ☕️ 🙂

Poster featuring illustrations of two coffee mugs with text on them saying, WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING and LET’S MAKE IT THE BIGGEST EVER. The poster text says, MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING. CARLUKE LIBRARY. Wednesday October 21st 2026. £3.00 Tea Coffee and Home Baking. Tombola. Lucky Dip for Kids. Sales Table. Morning Session 10am – 12pm. Afternoon Session 2pm – 4pm. All Proceeds Go To MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thanks to the customer who donated these newspapers dating from 1936 to 1974. Read them at Hamilton Town House Library. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/87/hami...

Photos of five old national newspapers. Three Daily Mirrors, an Evening Citizen, and a Sunday Pictorial.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Scotland is coming together on Wed 7 October for a 'Wee Read' - and everyone's invited! Here at Larkhall we're celebrating with a display of wee books: short reads for anyone who wants a quick story they can devour in just a few days. There's something for everyone! #weeread26

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Carluke Library had lots of fun at the Paint and Play last Saturday. Check out all these masterpieces made with paint and leaves 🍂 🎨 Book in for the next session this coming Saturday at www.sllclibrary.co.uk by clicking the events tabs and selecting Carluke Library as the location.

Some of the paintings made at Paint and Play.

The last couple of paintings made at paint and play.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A new Little Steps class will be starting at Springhall Library on Monday 5th October at 11:30am after Bookbug. It is an ACE inclusive activity for little ones from birth to pre-school to help motor skills and social development. Book your space at www.sllclibrary.co.uk

Little Steps. Springhall Library. Mondays at eleven thirty AM to twelve thirty PM. Let your little ones explore their environment through unstructured play, helping to enhance motor skills as well as support their emotional and social development. Suitable from birth to pre-school. Booking essential. ACE inclusive activity. Free with Tiny ACE membership or pay two pound twenty five in cash at the library desk before the class.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

**Customer Notice** The lift outside of East Kilbride Central Library is now working again!

Entrance of East Kilbride Central Library next to the lift.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hamilton Town House Library is launching a new creative writing group on 27 October! It will meet on the last Tuesday of every month 2.30-3.30pm and is open to writers of all abilities. Bring along a poem or a short piece of writing (around 500 words) or feel free to just come along and be inspired.

Poster for Hamilton Community Writing Group. It says "first meeting: Tuesday 27 October 2.30pm-3.30pm. Have a story to tell? Join a welcoming new writing group at Hamilton Town House Library on the last Tuesday of every month. We are open to writers of all abilities. Bring along a poem or short piece of writing (around 500 words). No work prepared? No problem! Come along, listen, chat and be inspired. To register interest, contact mwalbank@googlemail.com. For more information, contact Hamilton Library at 01698 452122 or hamilton.library@library.s-lanark.org.uk"

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Join us at Fairhill Library for a coffee, a quiz and a reminisce on the first Monday of each month. No need to book and tea or coffee and a biscuit is optional at 50p. The next reminiscence group will be on Monday, October 5th ☕️ www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/169/sl_...

Reminiscence Group. Join us for a coffee, a quiz and a reminisce. On first Monday of the month, one thirty to two thirty PM at Fairhill Library. Only fifty pence for a tea, coffee and a biscuit.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Who offers warm, welcoming spaces for visitors, regardless of age, gender…or number of wings? Libraries doo! And just to prove it, here’s someone enjoying the services on offer in East Kilbride Central Library. youtu.be/toeVgNH9gFc?...

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Stop the Pigeon!

Who offers warm, welcoming spaces for visitors, regardless of age, gender…or number of wings? Libraries doo!

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On Saturday 24th October, Carluke will be hosting a Halloween party and craft session at 10am. For children over four. Book your party spot at southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Halloween Party. Saturday the Twenty fourth of October. Ten to Eleven AM. Free. Booking Required. Carluke Library.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Catherine Simpson is doing talk for her new memoir, Hold Fast, at East Kilbride Arts Centre on Sunday 11th October at 2pm. It's a free event but securing tickets is advisable. Book your tickets at www.quaytickets.com/sllcboxoffic...

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nothing says join your library more than someone challenging you to a fist fight! The 2008 library advert was begging to be recreated with more up to date information! 😆 #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

2008 advert for South Lanarkshire libraries. Text reads You Want more? Get more like this from a library near you. Join free. Books music and film. Free internet. Free Wi-Fi at selected sites. Girl with sunglasses has her fists up as she growls towards the camera.

Recreated advert for South Lanarkshire libraries with updated text. You Want more? Get more like this from a library near you. Join free. Books, Audiobooks, Borrowbox and Pressreader. Free Wi-Fi and Computer access.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Don’t worry if you missed the recent online event with bestselling author Matt Haig, where he shared insights into his writing life, the inspiration behind his new novel, and the enduring appeal of hope, mental health, love and connection in his work. View the recording at youtu.be/_tOz42vRg-o?...

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Matt Haig Interview with BorrowBox

In this exclusive online event, join the incredible Matt Haig, as he shares insights into his writing life, his inspirations, and his latest beautiful story, The Midnight Train. Matt Haig's…

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Bookbug Hero Award in association with Walker Books is now in its 7th year and celebrates the fantastic work of those who use Bookbug to change the lives of the children, families and communities they work with. Find out more at www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug-hero...

Pictured here are some of our amazing South Lanarkshire Libraries Children's Assistants with Bookbug.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Macmillan coffee morning at Larkhall Library! Together we raised £1135 to support people affected by cancer. Scroll through the thread for more photos of the event... 🧵

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Biggar Bookshop are thrilled to welcome Kerri Andrews and Linda Blacknell back to Biggar Library to discuss their parts in the wonderful new book 'Women, Walking'. Tickets are £7 and can be book online www.biggarbookshop.co.uk, by phone 01899 221225 or by email hello@biggarbookshop.co.uk

Biggar book shop presents Kerrie Andrews and Linda Cracknell. Friday the second of October at seven PM in Biggar Library. Tickets are seven pound. Poster features a picture of Kerri Andrews's book called Women Walking.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Biggar Library are jigsaw mad! Have a look at their last few masterpieces 🧩 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/74/bigg...

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On Wednesday 14th October, Carluke Library will be doing some spooky ghost crafts and creating glitter spiderwebs at 11am 👻 🕸️ For children over four. Book your space at southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Adopt a ghost. Carluke Library. Wednesday the fourteenth of October. Eleven to Twelve. Free. Booking required. Come along to Carluke Library and take part in some spooky crafts. Adopt a ghost and create your own glitter web artwork.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Larkhall Library are having a little Roald Dahl celebration this Monday, 21st September at 10am. There will be a few craft tables as well as a scavenger hunt and some hidden golden tickets around the library to find! Can you find one? 🎫

Roald Dahl. Join us for a free morning of Roald Dah; theemd crafts, storytelling and a scavenger hunt! And don't forget to keep an eye out for a Golden Ticket! Monday the twenty first of September. Ten AM to twelve PM at Larkhall Library.

Can you find a Golden Ticket? Find a Golden ticket in Larkhall Library and hand it in at the desk for a surprise.

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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

St Leonards Library are welcoming American graphic artist, George Kramer, for an author visit on Friday 9th October 2026 at 2pm. He will be telling us all about how he started drawing and how he became a professional artist. Book your place by at: southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Free author Talk at Saint Leonards Library. George Kramer. Friday the nineth of October twenty twenty six. Two to three PM. US artist, George Kramer has recently published his first graphic novel. He will be talking about his journey into art, practice and finally publishing his first work. Come and hear what he has to say and have a chat.

The cover of Jeff's Lucky adventure. An Unofficial and irreverent Inktober 2023, 31 day storybook in ink and watercolour. Story and Art by George Kramer.

The cover of Joneval from Hyyr. Issue one, Into the Woods. Features a bird sat on a branch looking a figure running away into the distance through the woods. An under the brim publication.

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