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We are delighted to announce that we’re starting to bounceback and Inverness Library will re-open to the public again for you to come in and browse from 9th November 2020.
Inverness Library contact:
Phone: 01349 781370
Email: [email protected]
About the library
Inverness Public Library was built as a school, Bell’s Institution in 1841. It ceased to be a school in 1937 and functioned as a courthouse, police station and theatre before becoming a public library in 1980. Customers have access to the lending library and reference room. Regular activities, exhibitions and author visits.
Library Activities:
Look out for up coming activities on the library notice boards and Inverness Library Facebook page.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions all face-to-face Bookbug Sessions are currently cancelled. Families can enjoy free live online Bookbug Sessions on our Facebook pages. Please check your local library Facebook for details of online Bookbug Sessions.
Inverness Library Coworking Hub
When you want the features of a professional office but without the commitment of a permanent office space – co-working is the ideal solution.
‘The Scottish Coworking Network’ have established a Coworking business hub in the centre of Inverness aimed at providing local entrepreneurs, freelance workers, sole traders and start-ups with dedicated space to work, meet and collaborate.
Visit the Scottish Coworking Network for more information and prices.
Highland Libraries hold a number of Special reference Collections which represent the unique collections of notable people, the rich culture and history of the Highlands, its places and traditions.
SLIC #PhotoFriday at Inverness Library
Inverness Library hold regular events for children such as BookBug and Lego Club, as well as partnership events – anything from a flint knapping workshop to the Jacobite collection discoveries! #PhotoFriday @hlhsocial pic.twitter.com/ocwqqvoL82
— SLIC (@SLIC1991) February 23, 2018
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