📚✨ Bookbug Week is Almost Here! ✨📚 We’re excited to celebrate Bookbug Week across Scotland from 18–24 May 2026, kicking off next week! Alongside our regular Bookbug sessions, all our community libraries will be running a special competition with the chance to win some fantastic Julia Donaldson prizes 🎉 Here’s how to take part: - Children must be library members (or sign up — it’s quick and free!) - Pick up a Bookbug Bingo Card - Explore the children’s library to find six hidden Bookbug characters - Find them all and receive a gold Bookbug sticker & entry into our prize draw The competition is open to all young library members, whether or not they attend Bookbug sessions. We’d love to see new families joining us, discovering the joy of books, and joining in the fun. Visit your local library to get started.

Opening soon! 'Malky McCormick: A Life In Colour' @Dick_Institute from 5 February. Features cartoons & caricatures plus interviews from Billy Connolly, Tam Cowan, Tich Frier & over a dozen friends & colleagues of Malky's through the years. Free Tues - Sun ow.ly/HeTo50Y4ivV

We’re reviewing the opening hours in our museums to see if they meet the needs of our communities and visitors. Please take 5 mins to complete a short survey to help us understand how opening times affect your ability & motivation to visit 👍smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Opening_… Closes 6 Feb

Take advantage of our free health checks. Drop in and have a CHAT with our friendly team about making healthier lifestyle choices. we also offer basic health checks and can offer wellbeing advice. We'll be at the @Dick_Institute on Thursday 10 July between 1pm & 2pm. Drop in

Save the date! The Good Father Launch Event. Join us Thur 10 July for an evening to celebrate the hometown launch of @LiamMcIlvanney’s new novel, published by @bonnierbooksuk. In conversation with fellow Kilmarnock novelist @dfr10 (Free but ticketed - available from 23 Apr)

IMPORTANT INFO - VENUE CLOSURES Due to Friday's Met Office red weather warning all our venues will be closed on Friday 24 January. We also advise everyone to refrain from using our outdoor spaces. Levels are predicted to be amber/yellow on Saturday & venues will open as usual.

Book Week Scotland takes place w/b 18th November. To celebrate, we’re offering our customers the chance to win a #BookWeekScotland tote bag filled with books by Scottish authors. Ask your local librarian for more information. Good luck 📚 @scottishbktrust @BookWeekScot

We're delighted to welcome the SSPCA back to the Dick Institute. Drop in between 10am & 1pm on 9 Oct for free advice and information about the services the @ScottishSPCA provide. We’re happy to be working in partnership with SSPCA hosting FREE advice hubs in our libraries🐈🐶🐁

From one of the greatest storytellers of our time, be captivated by @jk_rowling's brilliantly original fairy tale, The Ickabog – a tale filled with fearsome monsters, mythical powers, and two friends on an extraordinary adventure – read by @stephenfry on @BorrowBox now!

Happy #WorldEmojiDay from East Ayrshire Leisure!🎉🥳Let's celebrate📚our libraries🏋️‍♂️gyms & sports facilities🏊our pools, Countryside Team🌲our fab exhibitions🖼️+ our incredible venues🏰Thank you to all our amazing members & followers! #EmojisMakeLifeFun

Praise for 'Men I've Loved Before' Adele Parks eAudio from @BorrowBox #noqueue ‘Observant, sensitive and we like this a lot!’ Closer Magazine ‘Adele Parks’s novels are a fabulous mix of comedy, real life and emotional depth.’ Daily Express @EaLibraries ow.ly/xtRb50Sztej

You'll be buzzing with excitement at all the engaging activities we've got lined up to captivate families and children of all ages in our exciting #SUMMERPROGRAMME. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Find out more 👉 eastayrshireleisure.com/acro…

New unlimited access titles @borrowbox Death of a Gossip by @mc_beaton (eAudio read by David Monteath) The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (eAudio read by Richard Armitage) Dust Child by @nguyen_p_quemai (eBook) Read or listen now with #noqueue ow.ly/pjmI50ShK2X