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Did you know that more than half a million children take part in The Reading Agency's #SummerReadingChallenge each year? Will you be taking part this year? Keep your eyes on our pages for more information, coming soon! #LibrariesChangeLives #GoAllIn2026 @readingagency
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New Adult Art Sessions at Newbattle Library start 18th June 2026! This fortnightly group meets on Thursdays, 6–7.30pm, to explore drawing, painting, printmaking, plus more. All skill levels welcome! Contact for a space: 📞 0131 392 2624 📧 newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk
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We're asking all Midlothian library users (and other users across Scotland) about how you use your local library and what difference it makes to you. surveymonkey.com/r/SLICsurve… All answers are anonymous and will help shape the future of public libraries in Scotland.
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Come along to the Midlothian Boardgamers Club 🎲♟️ This fortnightly group meets in Lasswade Library, 10am-1pm. Join us for board games, wargames and RPGs - all are welcome! The next meetup is TODAY (Sat 13th June)🧩 For more info, email library.media@midlothian.gov.uk
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Celebrate Father's Day with us! Drop-in and create a handmade gift or card for someone special: 📅 Fri 19 June ⏰ 2pm–4pm 📍 Loanhead Library 🎟️ FREE #Loanhead #Midlothian
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🎬 Film fans... Join us at the FREE Loanhead Library Film Club on Tue 16th June, 6pm. The film is for anyone over 15 🎟️ Free popcorn too 🍿Curious about the movie? Swing by the library for details 🤫 See you there for a reel good time📽️ #Loanhead #Midlothian
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Are you aged 18–25? The Reading Agency is creating a new Mood-boosting Books list chosen by young adults for the National Year of Reading 2026 and need your recommendations 📚 Share your pick by the 15th June 2026 for a chance to win a £30 book token: ow.ly/mpq150Z4Czw
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New Adult Art Sessions at Newbattle Library start 18th June 2026! This fortnightly group meets on Thursdays, 6–7.30pm, to explore drawing, painting, printmaking, plus more. All skill levels welcome! Contact for a space: 📞 0131 392 2624 📧 newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk
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Get ready for bedtime with Bookbug 💤 Come along to #Penicuik Library for Bedtime Bookbug 🎶on the 16th June, at 6pm. No need to book, just come along! For more information and contact details, please visit ow.ly/jSXq50YCQi8
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Fancy watching a free film? 🎞️ Come along to Penicuik Library on Fri 19th June, 1.30pm, for Film Club! Enjoy a free cuppa and biscuits too 🤩 The film is certified PG. For more details and film title, please contact the library via ow.ly/37RA50Z7zgm #Penicuik #Midlothian
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Come along to the Midlothian Boardgamers Club 🎲♟️ This fortnightly group meets in Lasswade Library, 10am-1pm. Join us for board games, wargames and RPGs - all are welcome! The next meetup is Saturday 13th June🧩 For more info, email library.media@midlothian.gov.uk
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Why buy a cake tin you'll only use once when you can borrow one instead? Our Lend Mend Cake Tin Collection is available to Midlothian Library members. 🎂 Free to borrow ♻️ Save money and reduce waste 📍 Collect and return at any Midlothian library midlothian.gov.uk/info/1594/…
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🎬 Film fans... Join us at the FREE Loanhead Library Film Club on Tue 16th June, 6pm. The film is for anyone over 15 🎟️ Free popcorn too 🍿Curious about the movie? Swing by the library for details 🤫 See you there for a reel good time📽️ #Loanhead #Midlothian
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Come along to the Midlothian Boardgamers Club 🎲♟️ This fortnightly group meets in Lasswade Library, 10am-1pm. Join us for board games, wargames and RPGs - all are welcome! The next meetup is Saturday 13th June🧩 For more info, email library.media@midlothian.gov.uk
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Midlothian Libraries retweeted
Thanks again to everyone who's made it along to our public events this week. You can join us today in Pathhead or Dalkeith, and tomorrow in Danderhall and tell us what matters to you. There are meetings across Midlothian this June. Full details here: ow.ly/5hRp50Z9Rqx
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Did you know that more than half a million children take part in The Reading Agency's #SummerReadingChallenge each year? Will you be taking part this year? Keep your eyes on our pages for more information, coming soon! #LibrariesChangeLives #GoAllIn2026
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Come along to the Midlothian Boardgamers Club 🎲♟️ This fortnightly group meets in Lasswade Library, 10am-1pm. Join us for board games, wargames and RPGs - all are welcome! The next meetup is Saturday 13th June🧩 For more info, email library.media@midlothian.gov.uk
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Are you aged 18–25? The Reading Agency is creating a new Mood-boosting Books list chosen by young adults for the National Year of Reading 2026 and need your recommendations 📚 Share your pick by the 15th June 2026 for a chance to win a £30 book token: ow.ly/mpq150Z4Czw
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Get ready for bedtime with Bookbug 💤 Come along to #Penicuik Library and #Danderhall Library for Bedtime Bookbug at 6pm!🎶 No need to book, just come along! Danderhall: 11 June Penicuik: 16 June For more information and contact details, please visit midlothian.gov.uk/directory/…
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Midlothian Libraries retweeted
Many thanks to everyone who has been coming along to our public sessions on how we can improve local lives. We have lots of meetings across Midlothian throughout June. Tell us what matter to you. Public meetings: ow.ly/F96R50Z2HvU
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Our libraries are recognising #HiVis fortnight from 1-14 June! Newbattle Library has a great range of Visually Impaired resources, including a wonderful group that meets every fortnight. Contact the library: ow.ly/fkCq50Z8nnP More info: ow.ly/AKQs50Z8nnQ
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