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A child looks at an illustrated storybook being held open by an adult in a library reading area.

Our libraries are putting the fun into fundraising!

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Craft fairs, bake sales, live music and more — come and support your local Highland library this…

Mar 04, 2026
A woman in a dark jumper with blonde hair is showing a group of three children in red jumpers, along with two other adults, how to make homemade bird food. They are sat at a long table with a green tablecloth within a library setting.

Funding boost for libraries throughout the Highlands

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New funds have been awarded to support climate engagement initiatives in High Life Highland…

Dec 08, 2025
Two female librarians holding up books with blue background.

Libraries reach out the hand of friendship to celebrate Scottish Book Week

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There's a bonanza of activities happening to celebrate Scottish Book Week.

Nov 10, 2025
8 children having fun dressing up as witches and wizards inside a library

Spell binding night at Fortrose Library

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Fortrose Library delights families with a magical storytelling evening filled with crafts, costumes…

Nov 03, 2025
Julie Corcoran, Head of Libraries, seated on a green chair in a library, holding an open book titled 'Woodland Garden,' with shelves of colorful books in the background.

Wellness can be found in High Life Highland libraries!

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Welcome to the first in our series of wellness blogs! We’ll be bringing you a variety of musings…

Sep 03, 2025
Children and parents seated on a blue carpeted floor during a Bookbug session in a library, surrounded by bookshelves. The children hold soft toys while adults engage with them in a relaxed, interactive setting.

High Life Highland libraries – not just for bookworms!

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Libraries have changed—have you noticed? High Life Highland’s libraries are welcoming, inclusive…

Aug 01, 2025
A colorful illustration of a cozy bedroom scene at night. Two child-like characters with antennae are sitting in bed reading a book together under a blue star-patterned blanket. Around the room are various playful details: a stuffed astronaut toy and a large furry creature lying on the floor, a small egg-shaped character sitting near a toy theater with animal figures, and teddy bears on a pink rug with crayons and paper.

Signing, singing and bedtime stories for Bookbug Week

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High Life Highland libraries are marking Bookbug Week (12–18 May) with new Makaton sessions and…

May 12, 2025

Show your appreciation for your local library!

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High Life Highland encourages communities to celebrate and support their local libraries through…

Mar 04, 2025
An exhibition of Angus Og items including a full pop up banner of comic strips, a small Angus Og figurine in a boat with a fishing road and various other framed items on the walls behind.

Join Angus Og for a ‘Cartoon Ceilidh’ and ‘Out of the Archives’ exhibition launch during Book Week Scotland

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A round up of Angus Og and Scottish Book Week activities.

Nov 10, 2023