A treasure trove of literature at library
Find out what’s on offer at the Strathearn campus
A community open day takes place at Strathearn Community Library this weekend.
Culture Perth and Kinross, the new trust responsible for museum and library services across the area, is inviting Strath residents to “jump into their local library and explore, enjoy and connect” at a series of related events.
And from 10am- 1pm on Saturday at the Crieff venue, you can find out about the free links and services the library has to offer, such as e-resources, wi-fi, Books on Wheels, book clubs, author and family events, and Bookbug and story-telling sessions.
There will also be free health tests from Live Active Leisure, book crafts with Re-Make and help to research family trees.
Information will also be available on the forthcoming science and railway festivals.
In addition, community singing and a chance to learn how to knit a poppy for Crieff Arts Festival in support of Crieff Remembers’ First World War commemorations this summer can also be enjoyed.
The open day is aimed at highlighting why libraries aren’t just about books, and similar events will be held at the AK Bell Library on Saturday, March 4; Comrie Library on Saturday, March 11 and Auchterarder Library on Saturday, March 18.
Culture Perth and Kinross operates 13 library locations and four mobile libraries.
Adults can enjoy immediate access to library resources by joining on the day with proof of address.
Elaine Wallace, from the AK Bell Library, said: “Members can access free wi-fi, computers and the internet. They can also tap into a huge selection of e-audio books, e-magazines, e-reference and online resources for children. There is a free library app which gives access to library information, and of course there are traditional newspapers, magazines and thousands of books.
“The libraries teams also coordinates book groups, author talks and signings, exhibitions and special events geared at children.
“Plus there are impressive local studies resources and a network of mobile libraries covering the rural parts of Perth and Kinross not served by a community library building.”
Helen Smout, chief executive of Culture Perth and Kinross, said: “The community open day events are an opportunity to celebrate the very best that libraries have to offer. During February and March, we want to ensure that as many people as possible are inspired to visit a library, discover what’s on offer and encourage their friends and family to get involved.
“If you haven’t been inside your local library for a few years, I would encourage you to pop in and find out more – I’ll guarantee you’ll be amazed at what’s on offer.”