Spydus Search Results - Events for next 7 days https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?QRY=EVSCFLG%3A0%20%2B%20EVSSDTE%3A%22%3CTODAY(%2B7)%22%20%2B%20EVSEDTE%3A%22%3E%3DTODAY%22&QRYTEXT=Events%20for%20next%207%20days&SETLVL=SET&SORTS=MAIN.CREATED_DATE.DESC%5DMAIN.CREATED_TIME.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. Macduff Library Bookbug Session at Market Street Hall https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16311840 <span style="HTML"><p>Come along for a special summer holiday active Bookbug Session at the Market Street Hall, Macduff.&nbsp; </p><p>Booking not necessary!</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Come along for a special summer holiday active Bookbug Session at the Market Street Hall, Macduff.&nbsp; </p><p>Booking not necessary!</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>17 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Macduff Library<br /> Peterhead Scottish Week @ Peterhead Library https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16275418 <span style="HTML"><div class="x_x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-variant-emoji:inherit;font-size:11pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:#ffffff;">Discover Peterhead's history at the library.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></div><div class="x_x_elementToProof" style="border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-variant-emoji:inherit;font-size:11pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:#ffffff;">Join the Local Studies team as they showcase the rich history and heritage of Peterhead as told through their library resources. The team will be there all day so feel free to drop in anytime for a browse and a chat.</div></span> <span style="HTML"><div class="x_x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-variant-emoji:inherit;font-size:11pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:#ffffff;">Discover Peterhead's history at the library.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></div><div class="x_x_elementToProof" style="border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-variant-emoji:inherit;font-size:11pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:#ffffff;">Join the Local Studies team as they showcase the rich history and heritage of Peterhead as told through their library resources. The team will be there all day so feel free to drop in anytime for a browse and a chat.</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Peterhead Library<br /> Stonehaven Library - Wednesday Bookbug Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16247224 <span style="HTML">Come along and join our session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that one booking is only required per household (i.e, one adult and child/ren) attending this event.<br /><br />We would still accept walk-ins but we are limiting numbers that can attend, due to space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />Please cancel your space if you can no longer attend.<br /></span> <span style="HTML">Come along and join our session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that one booking is only required per household (i.e, one adult and child/ren) attending this event.<br /><br />We would still accept walk-ins but we are limiting numbers that can attend, due to space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />Please cancel your space if you can no longer attend.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>16 Jul 2025 - 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Stonehaven Library<br /> Ballater Library Bookbug Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16247168 <span style="HTML">Join us for a session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that one booking is only required per household (i.e. 1 Adult and children) attending this event.<br /><br />We would still accept walk-ins but we are limiting numbers that can attend due to space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />Please cancel your place if you can no longer attend.</span> <span style="HTML">Join us for a session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that one booking is only required per household (i.e. 1 Adult and children) attending this event.<br /><br />We would still accept walk-ins but we are limiting numbers that can attend due to space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />Please cancel your place if you can no longer attend.</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Ballater Library<br /> Balmedie Library Bookbug Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16234726 <span style="HTML">Join our session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that only one booking is required per household attending this event.<br /><br />We will accept walk-ins but numbers are limited due to the space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />To avoid disappointment, we would recommend booking a space for this activity where possible.<br /><br />Please cancel your space if you can no longer attend.<br /><br /></span> <span style="HTML">Join our session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that only one booking is required per household attending this event.<br /><br />We will accept walk-ins but numbers are limited due to the space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />To avoid disappointment, we would recommend booking a space for this activity where possible.<br /><br />Please cancel your space if you can no longer attend.<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>18 Jul 2025 - 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Balmedie Library<br /> Mearns Library Bookbug Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16217315 <span style="HTML"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Join us for songs, rhymes and a story with your little ones (aged 0-5years).</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Please book one place per family. We may accept walk-ins, depending on space available.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">If you can no longer attend, please cancel your space.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Join us for songs, rhymes and a story with your little ones (aged 0-5years).</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Please book one place per family. We may accept walk-ins, depending on space available.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">If you can no longer attend, please cancel your space.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>16 Jul 2025 - 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Mearns Library<br /> Macduff Library Family Bookbug Sessions with Makaton https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16206473 <span style="HTML"><p>Come and join our fun sessions of songs, rhymes and a story for 0-5 year olds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Over the summer holidays older siblings are very welcome to come along.</p><p>Please book one space per family.&nbsp; We may accept walk-ins depending on space.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Come and join our fun sessions of songs, rhymes and a story for 0-5 year olds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Over the summer holidays older siblings are very welcome to come along.</p><p>Please book one space per family.&nbsp; We may accept walk-ins depending on space.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Macduff Library<br /> Inverurie Library Twilight Readers https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16185047 <span style="HTML"><p>Join Inverurie Library's late afternoon book group to discuss their latest book.</p><p>The group meets from 4.15pm to 5.15pm on the third Thursday of the month.</p><p>Titles are chosen by the group from the library service's extensive collection.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join Inverurie Library's late afternoon book group to discuss their latest book.</p><p>The group meets from 4.15pm to 5.15pm on the third Thursday of the month.</p><p>Titles are chosen by the group from the library service's extensive collection.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>17 Jul 2025 - 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Inverurie Library<br /> Peterhead Library Doric Poetry Recital https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16166563 <span style="HTML"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Frutiger, 'Frutiger Linotype', 'Dejavu Sans', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">As part of Peterhead Scottish Week 2025 Anne Buchan, daughter of Peter Buchan will read some of her father's poems.</span></span> <span style="HTML"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Frutiger, 'Frutiger Linotype', 'Dejavu Sans', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">As part of Peterhead Scottish Week 2025 Anne Buchan, daughter of Peter Buchan will read some of her father's poems.</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>18 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Peterhead Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Mintlaw Library @ MACBI S'more Reading for Mental Health https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16125109 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML">Join Matthew, one of our school librarians, for a campfire story and mindfulness session.<br /><br />We&rsquo;ll spend some time talking about stories and how they can positively impact our lives. The session will be finished off with a flurry of badge and zine making to help share why reading is good for you.<br /><br />This activity is suitable for young people in P7 to S1.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#333333;font-family:'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Frutiger, 'Frutiger Linotype', 'Dejavu Sans', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:0px !important;"><br /></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Mintlaw Library @ MACBI<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Stonehaven Library Story and Lego https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16095944 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and Lego session.&nbsp; Listen to a summer story together before we build this week's theme, or freestyle - the choice is yours!</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p>Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult for this activity.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>16 Jul 2025 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Stonehaven Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Stonehaven Library Story and Craft https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16095868 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a summer story together, before joining in some super fun crafty activities for all abilities.</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p>Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult for this activity.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Stonehaven Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Balmedie Library Winnie the Pooh Lego Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16095199 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Join us for a Lego session. Explore the animals that feature in the Winnie the Pooh book, before picking an animal to build with Lego.&nbsp;<span style="color:#333333;font-family:'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Frutiger, 'Frutiger Linotype', 'Dejavu Sans', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p><p>This session is aimed at children aged 5-12 years.</p><p>Please book a space for each child that is attending.<br /><br />If you can no longer attend,&nbsp; please cancel your space.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>18 Jul 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Balmedie Library<br /> Banchory Library Bookbug Session with Makaton https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16061163 <span style="HTML">Come along and join our session of songs, rhymes, and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.&nbsp;<br /><br />This session will be led by a member of our team who has recently attended Bookbug with Makaton training. The session will include elements of Makaton signing, for example the Hello/Goodbye song and 1 rhyme. As staff develop their skills they will be adding more signed songs and rhymes.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that one booking is only required per household (i.e., 1 Adult and children) attending this event.<br /><br />We will accept walk-ins; however, we are limiting numbers that can attend due to space in which the session or event takes place.<br /><br />To avoid disappointment, we would recommend booking a space for this activity where possible.<br /><br />Please cancel your space if you can no longer attend.</span> <span style="HTML">Come along and join our session of songs, rhymes, and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.&nbsp;<br /><br />This session will be led by a member of our team who has recently attended Bookbug with Makaton training. The session will include elements of Makaton signing, for example the Hello/Goodbye song and 1 rhyme. As staff develop their skills they will be adding more signed songs and rhymes.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that one booking is only required per household (i.e., 1 Adult and children) attending this event.<br /><br />We will accept walk-ins; however, we are limiting numbers that can attend due to space in which the session or event takes place.<br /><br />To avoid disappointment, we would recommend booking a space for this activity where possible.<br /><br />Please cancel your space if you can no longer attend.</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Banchory Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Ellon Library STEAMathon https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16053718 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML">Calling all future tech wizards!&nbsp; Take part in a fun-filled session of hands-on junior scientist experiments and try out our cool coding kits.<br /><br />Fun learning for ages 5-14years.<br /><br />Please book one place per child.&nbsp;&nbsp;Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>16 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Ellon Library<br /> Kemnay Library Second Book Group https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16046598 <span style="HTML"><p><span style="color:#58595b;background-color:#ffffff;">Meets on the second Monday of every month at Kemnay library. Please e-mail kemnay.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for more details.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:#58595b;background-color:#ffffff;"></span><span style="color:#58595b;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p></span> <span style="HTML"><p><span style="color:#58595b;background-color:#ffffff;">Meets on the second Monday of every month at Kemnay library. Please e-mail kemnay.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for more details.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:#58595b;background-color:#ffffff;"></span><span style="color:#58595b;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:#58595b;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', 'Liberation Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">&nbsp;</span></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>14 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Kemnay Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Macduff Library STEAMathon https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16045988 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML">Calling all future tech wizards!&nbsp; Take part in a fun-filled session of hands-on junior scientist experiments and try out our cool coding kits.<br /><br />Fun learning for ages 5-14years.<br /><br />Please book one place per child.&nbsp;&nbsp;Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>18 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Macduff Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Alford Library Family Movie https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16045579 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML">Join us for a relaxing afternoon and enjoy a movie based on a well known book that you can borrow from the library.<br /><br />This event is for a family audience.<br /><br />Booking is essential as places are limited.<br /><br />Please cancel your place if can no longer attend.</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Alford Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Stonehaven Library Scratch Coding Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16037058 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come along to the library to try out our cool Scratch Coding kits.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />Fun learning for ages 5-7 years.&nbsp; Please book one place per child.</p><p>Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult for this activity.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Stonehaven Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Stonehaven Library Scratch Coding Session https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16037032 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come along to the library to try out our cool Scratch Coding kits.&nbsp;<br /><br />Fun learning for ages 5-7 years.&nbsp; Please book one place per child.</p><p>Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult for this activity.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Stonehaven Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Turriff Library Story and Craft https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16036825 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a story together then create your own fun craft using buttons to make a picture.</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>15 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Turriff Library<br /> Fraserburgh Library Bookbug Session With Elements of Makaton https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16036291 <span style="HTML">Come along and join in our session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />This session will be led by a member of our team who has recently attended Bookbug with Makaton training. The session will include elements of Makaton signing, for example the Hello/Goodbye song and 1 rhyme. As staff develop their skills they will be adding more signed songs and rhymes.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that only one booking is required per household (i.e. 1 Adult and child/ren) attending this event.<br /><br />We would still accept walk-ins but we are limiting numbers that can attend due to space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />Please cancel your place if you can no longer attend.</span> <span style="HTML">Come along and join in our session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (aged 0-5).<br /><br />Sessions are for pre-school children with a parent or carer.<br /><br />This session will be led by a member of our team who has recently attended Bookbug with Makaton training. The session will include elements of Makaton signing, for example the Hello/Goodbye song and 1 rhyme. As staff develop their skills they will be adding more signed songs and rhymes.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE that only one booking is required per household (i.e. 1 Adult and child/ren) attending this event.<br /><br />We would still accept walk-ins but we are limiting numbers that can attend due to space in which the session takes place.<br /><br />Please cancel your place if you can no longer attend.</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>14 Jul 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Fraserburgh Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Banchory Library Story and Craft https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16036018 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a story together then create your own fun craft.</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>16 Jul 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Banchory Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Banchory Library Story and Craft https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16035833 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a story together then create your own vibrant jungle bursting with life and colour. Explore the animals that you would find in a jungle habitat.</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 5-12 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>17 Jul 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Banchory Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Peterhead Library Story and Craft https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16035598 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a story together then create a fun craft.</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 4-8 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>17 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Peterhead Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Huntly Library Story and Craft https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16016291 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a Winnie the Pooh story together then create your own honey pot craft.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 3-8 years.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>18 Jul 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Huntly Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Portlethen Library The Great Paper Caper with Story, Maps and Crafts https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16015046 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML"><p>Come and join us in the library for a story and craft session.&nbsp; Listen to a story together and then make a fun craft!</p><p>This event is suitable for ages 5+.&nbsp; Please book one space per child.</p><p><strong>Please note that this event is non-refundable.</strong></p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>17 Jul 2025 - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Portlethen Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Westhill Library Stretchy Storytime https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=15997398 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML">Come along to a story session with a difference where you can stretch your body AND your imagination! Everyone can stretch, grown ups are welcome to share the fun!<br /><br />This event is suitable for children aged 5-8 years with an accompanying adult.<br /><br />Please cancel your place if you can no longer attend.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>16 Jul 2025 - 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Westhill Library<br /> Summer of Play Bookable Sessions 2025 - Mintlaw Library Story and Petting Zoo https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=15995815 <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays.&nbsp;</p><p>Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult to all activities.</p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session details: </span><span style="HTML">"Aaaarrgghh, Spider!" Come and join us in the library for a Lydia Monks story before the children are surprised by a visit from Emma's Petfare who will have spiders, snakes and a parrot. The idea for this session is to talk about overcoming fears.<br /><br /><br />This event is suitable for those under 7 years. Please book one space per child.</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>18 Jul 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Mintlaw Library @ MACBI<br /> Banchory Library Author Talk Children https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=15990119 <span style="HTML"><p>Children's author Abigail Thomson will be giving a talk on her new book Seagull Secrets. Abigail is a local author and we are looking forward to welcoming her to Banchory Library.&nbsp;</p><p>Book your place to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;</p><p>One place per family.</p><p>This is a free event.</p><p>Please cancel your place if you are unable to attend. </p></span> <span style="HTML"><p>Children's author Abigail Thomson will be giving a talk on her new book Seagull Secrets. Abigail is a local author and we are looking forward to welcoming her to Banchory Library.&nbsp;</p><p>Book your place to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;</p><p>One place per family.</p><p>This is a free event.</p><p>Please cancel your place if you are unable to attend. </p></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Session date: </span>17 Jul 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Location: </span>Banchory Library<br />