Books about nature / a project by @cmarieriley / Open in Irvine fortnightly on Sundays (Dec 1 & 15) plus pop ups across Scotland
Irvine, Scotland
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Back open from this Sunday 5 January, 10-4!
122B Montgomery St, Irvine, buzz for entry, free to visit, free to borrow.
Tried Friday-Sunday, then tried every second Sunday, now trying every Sunday. Good idea? Bad idea? Let’s see.
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‘It’s not the first time I’ve made myself hoarse talking about Kathleen Raine…’ ‘And it won’t be the last!’ If you missed my storm-swept yet lovely literary chat with @thedarkhorsemag @thenaturelib on ‘Remember the Rowan’ @RingwoodPublish, listen here! youtu.be/74Fdd3ulidI?si=bmHj…
A look back at the library’s year is coming, but first this one’s about rhythm and language, ballet, waggle dances, murmurations. thenaturelibrary.substack.co…
Due to the storm today, we’ve made the decision to move today’s conversation between @GGallerina and @thedarkhorsemag online. Attendees have been emailed, and if you’d like to join us email [email protected] for the link!
Thank you, stay safe and hope you can join us at 3pm
Last chance to join us in Irvine tomorrow, 3-4pm, for @GGallerina’s feminist retelling of the true story behind a Scottish nature classic 🦦
And it’s free! But booking is essential, tickets here eventbrite.co.uk/e/remember-…
On Sat 7 Dec Kirsten MacQuarrie @GGallerina and Gerry Cambridge @thedarkhorsemag will be in conversation about her new book Remember the Rowan, inspired by the true story of Kathleen Raine and Gavin Maxwell’s ‘some-requited’ love.
Free but ticketed eventbrite.co.uk/e/remember-…
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On Sat 7 Dec Kirsten MacQuarrie @GGallerina and Gerry Cambridge @thedarkhorsemag will be in conversation about her new book Remember the Rowan, inspired by the true story of Kathleen Raine and Gavin Maxwell’s ‘some-requited’ love.
Free but ticketed eventbrite.co.uk/e/remember-…
Let this @heraldscotland review of Remember the Rowan by Kirsten MacQuarrie @GGallerina explain why this is a conversation and a book not to be missed.
Again, tickets free but booking is essential! Hope you can join us.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/remember-…
Winter hours are in effect at the library, which means the next day for public browsing and borrowing will be this Sunday 1 December from 10-4, then again Sunday 15, again 10-4.
And it’ll be popping up at the @Scotmaritime winter market this Friday and Saturday, too!
Couldn’t wait for a whole day of #GreenLibraries but extreme weather had other ideas! Posted without comment.
“Increasing the skills and knowledge of people is one form of growth that is not constrained by the finite physical limits of our planet.” Jonathon Porritt, Seeing Green
🪴TODAY'S THE DAY! #CILIP's #GreenLibraries Conference opens at 10am and we're buzzing to meet delegates from all over the UK for a green-focussed day at the British Library Knowledge Centre. Follow our conference updates via #GreenLibraries. Programme: cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLibra…
Only 5 (five!) spots left for this on Sunday 🌊🪸
Free but booking essential, more info and tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ripple-ef…
A bit more about Ripple Effects, happening on Sunday for #BookWeekScotland!
Guests Jane Smith, Renuka Ramanujam and I met through the @ArgyllHopeSpot snorkelling artists residency, bringing artists together to see and share one particularly hopeful spot of Scotland’s seas.
For those in North Ayrshire with anything to say about proposed library (and various other public service) cuts. The more views and voices, obviously, always, the better.
Time is running out for you to have a say in our 2025-26 Budget engagement.
We're seeking the views of communities across a range of areas ahead of next year's budget. One of those areas focuses on matters related to economic development and shared services.
Please let us know your thoughts before 25 November here: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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A bit more about Ripple Effects, happening on Sunday for #BookWeekScotland!
Guests Jane Smith, Renuka Ramanujam and I met through the @ArgyllHopeSpot snorkelling artists residency, bringing artists together to see and share one particularly hopeful spot of Scotland’s seas.
The Nature Library retweeted
📻 A little library bird tells me that everyone’s favourite libraries champion, aka CILIPS Director @SeanJMcNamara1, will be sharing why #LibrariesAreEssential to the nation now more than ever @BBCRadioScot this morning. Tune in below! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:b…
A bit more about Ripple Effects, happening on Sunday for #BookWeekScotland!
Guests Jane Smith, Renuka Ramanujam and I met through the @ArgyllHopeSpot snorkelling artists residency, bringing artists together to see and share one particularly hopeful spot of Scotland’s seas.
Renuka Ramanujam is a multidisciplinary designer with a background in textiles and lectures at Central Saint Martins, focusing on the implementation of sustainability and circularity in textiles and beyond. Her work explores the intersections of sustainability and anthropology.
Tickets are free but booking is essential, light refreshments will be provided, come join us 🪸🌊 eventbrite.co.uk/e/ripple-ef…