Culloden Library

Yesterday at our Marvellous Lego Makers event we were using Lego pieces to print on play doh. Nice job everyone.

**BOOK NOW**
Spaces are still available for this exciting session with award-winning children's author, Barbara Henderson, suitable for ages 7-12 with adult accompaniment. Book spaces on the School's Out platform on the High Life Highland website.

**Calling all Summer Reading Challenge Participants!**
Record numbers of you have signed up this year, but so far very few readers have been in to collect their stickers and prizes. With all of the rainy weather we have had, we're certain you've all been reading loads of books, so please don't forget to come in and tell us about them! 📚📖🥇

**Evening Opening Hours Consultation**

We are currently running a public consultation on our opening hours with respect to moving our evening hours from a Wednesday to a Tuesday. This means we would be open Tuesdays from 1-8 and Wednesdays from 10-5. All other days would remain the same and our total number of opening hours would be unaffected. This change would allow us some scope to offer new evening programming for families and adults and gives customers a longer day of borrowing on Tuesdays.

Surveys to collect your views are available to fill out in the library until 16th August or can be printed out from the photo below and returned to the library at your convenience.

Many thanks to Catriona and Gigha for a great year of Reading with Dogs at Culloden Library! We look forward to seeing you both again in the Autumn! 😍

Bookings have now opened for our bookable School's Out activities - please see www.highlifehighland.com for further information or to book spaces.

There are regular weekly drop-in activities as well - all activities are free and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Donations are always welcome.

Not too long to go now until the launch of this year's Summer Reading Challenge on 22 June! Invitations are now going out to schools in the Culloden area so keep your eyes on schoolbag mail for more details.

Join us for this event tomorrow afternoon - delivered by our colleagues in the High Life Highland Countryside Rangers.

Event runs from 2-4, no need to book in advance. Simply meet up at The Culloden House Hotel end of Culloden Avenue.

Bonjour! Hola! Ciao! Hej! Cześć! It's time to celebrate another Bookbug Week! This year, Bookbug is focusing on other languages used in Scottish homes alongside English, Scots and Gaelic. Join us on Friday at 10:15 for an extra-special French/English session with Jeanne - knowledge of French is not required.

Please remember that any Bookbug bags your child has not yet received may be requested at any of our libraries. Nurseries and Primary School classes are also encouraged to book library visits for the in-house delivery of Bookbug Explorer and Bookbug P1. Call the library on 01349 781391 for further details.

Bridge building at Lego Club this past Wednesday. Great work everyone.

**Coming in June** We are now taking bookings for the use of our Happiness Programme Sensory Room. Our interactive projector packed with games and experiences suitable for all ages and abilities can be booked in 45-minute slots during the month of June. Good availability weekdays but limited slots available Wednesday evening and Saturdays. For more information or to book a slot, please call 01349 781391.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week! Join us Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 for a special Mindfulness taster session led by our friends from Highland Mindfulness Group. Learn how Mindfulness techniques can improve Mental Health.

Look what’s new on the shelves! Introducing our “Shelf Life” collection of books on climate conversations.

This has been funded by The Scottish Library & Information Council (SLIC) Climate Engagement Fund as part of a project which aims to raise awareness of issues such as recycling, sustainability, and climate change.

As part this, we have added a number of new titles to our library collections in addition to what we already have supporting the wider Climate Conversation. These books have been suggested by members of the public - visit https://hlh.spydus.co.uk/ to explore the collection as well as other titles related to climate conversations.

A wider list of titles, including the library books pictured can be found at: https://highlandadapts.scot/42-climate-book-recommendations and https://highlifehighlandranger.substack.com/ - be sure have a look on your next visit!

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Ta-dah! This year's Summer Reading Challenge theme was announced this morning and it is...Marvellous Makers, illustrated by Natelle Quek! This will no doubt be a very creative and colourful summer. Watch this space for further details...

We're excited to announce that we've teamed up with for this year's 🎉 Marvellous Makers! 🎉

Delivered in libraries across the country, we'll be empowering children to express themselves through creativity and reading.

A huge thank you to for illustrating this year's Challenge 😍

Find out more 👉️ https://readingagency.org.uk/the-summer-reading-challenges-marvellous-makers-theme-celebrates-childrens-creativity/

Updates to our weekly programming schedule from 1st April. There is so much on offer every week - join us!

Beginning 1st April, Mind Hub will have a new name and a slightly different approach. Mix and Mingle will be a weekly opportunity for informal friendship and fun, with occasional presentations on relevant topics of interest.

Creative Circle, which had been running on Tuesday afternoons will also merge with Mix and Mingle so feel free to bring any crafting projects along on Monday afternoons.

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Have you been offered an appointment by your NHS provider using the Near Me video appointment service? Concerned about attending due to a lack of WiFi or a suitable internet-enabled device? Culloden Library is now offering equipment and space to attend Near Me appointments right in the heart of the local community. We are excited to begin offering this new service - please speak to a member of staff for more details.

Say Congrats to Fionnlagh, our Young Leader who volunteers at Mind Hub on Monday afternoons. He just reached his purple award after 50 hours of leadership activity. Thank you so much Fionnlagh for taking the time to support the running of this important group. He is especially knowledgeable on digital matters so come in and see him with any digital issues you might be having!

Delivered weekly on-site by our colleagues in HLH Disability Sport - booking details are below.

We had a lovely visit from Cradlehall Primary School’s P1/2 on Monday at our Mind Hub Christmas Celebration. Thanks so very much to the kids, their teacher and chaperones for coming out to entertain us with the ‘Bethlehem Bake Off’. 🌲🧑‍🎄🌲❤️

Congratulations to Culloden Library’s longstanding Young Leader, Mytilda - she was awarded her green hoodie today after completing 150 volunteer leadership hours in the library as well as her school library.

Mytilda has been with us since primary school and is always ready to lend a hand to anything she is asked to do, from puppetry to encouraging other Young Leaders at school.

We are incredibly proud of her and delighted to have her dedicated service on the libraries team! Congratulations and thank you so much! 🏆 ⭐️

Michelle is at Inverness Leisure today representing libraries at HLH’s Recruitment Day. Pop in before 4:00 today to learn a bit more about what we do and ask any questions you might have. 📚 ❤️📚

Our Leisure colleagues will be starting a new class on-site next Tuesday morning. We are thrilled to be able to offer this new opportunity - for more information or to book, please contact Culloden Leisure Centre directly.

🚨🚨🚨NEW CLASS AT Culloden Library 🚨🚨🚨

We have a new class starting next week at Culloden Library, details of times and how to book are on the poster below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

After a long hiatus following the retirement of our previous Therapet, Poppy - we are absolutely thrilled to be able to once again offer Reading with Dogs sessions on Wednesday evenings in partnership with Canine Concern Scotland Trust.

Gigha is a registered Therapet who will assist children who are struggling with reading to improve their skills and develop confidence. She will listen without judgement and offer comfort (and cuddles!) as needed.

Spaces are very limited and are reserved for children who are in the most need of her specialist skills. For more information, please speak to a member of staff.

Bookbug is a weekly-half hour for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their caregivers to connect with each other through the magic of sharing stories, songs, and rhymes. Our weekly session runs on Fridays from 10:15 - 10:45 all year round; no need to register, just drop in.

Give your wee ones the best start in life with specially selected literacy activities modelled by our session leaders that can be used at home the whole week through!

The Scottish Public Library Annual Survey is now open and will run until the 21st of October. It is an important opportunity for library users to have their say on the impact libraries make on their lives and how library services are shaped and delivered in future.

To participate, just follow the link below or come in and ask to fill out a paper survey and we'll look after the rest!

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Michelle is attending the Student Support Fair today at UHI Inverness and registering students to use the library. Pop by and say hello!

Congratulations to our Young Leader, Fionnlagh on the award of his navy hoodie today! Fionnlagh volunteers with us on Monday afternoons, working as a key part of our weekly Mind Hub sessions.

Got questions about iPads and other devices? Come along and see him on Mondays from 3:00-4:30. He also has some pretty awesome taste in music and will happily recommend new bands for you to try.