Find Inverness 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 Facebook page.

Bookbug Sessions
Bookbug sessions for babies and toddlers (0 – 3 years) are held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11:00 – 11:30. They are free, fun, informal sessions with trained staff incorporating rhymes, songs, music and stories for children and their parents / carers to share and enjoy together.

Gaelic Bookbug
Please contact Inverness Library to confirm dates for the next Gaelic Bookbug.

Lego Club
Inverness Library Lego Club, Wednesdays 16:00 – 17:00.

Reading Groups
Inverness Library supports several reading groups which meet regularly. Please contact us for more information.

Special reference collections 

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.

• Explore our special collections

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

Downloads

• Inverness Library Profile 2019-20
• Inverness Library how are we performing 2018-19