Tag: reading
Call for more ‘little libraries’ in city’s less affluent communities
Edinburgh Council is being urged to help boost the roll-out of ‘Little Free Libraries’ across poorer parts of the city.Weatherproof boxes where people can access and donate books are dotted around the capital as...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2014Dance and Cafe Culture: a new exhibition of work by Andrew Fitzpatrick, Norma Maclean, Peter Nardini, Chris Taylor, Nichola Martin and Maggie Vance. 11am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm Saturdays, closed Sundays, The...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
An Evening with Barrington Stoke - award-winning Edinburgh-based publishers of books for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic young readers. For teachers and parents interested in dyslexia and children's reading, with speaker Mairi Kidd, Barrington Stoke's MD. With 350+ books...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2014LGBT Spiritual Space: Conflicts of Sexuality and Faith. Explore conflicts that exist within these two aspects of identity; Maxwell Reay, NHS Mental Health Community Chaplain, offers a supportive space for LGBT...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2014Edible Gardening Seasonal Advice: drop in to find out how to grow your own food and take a look around the productive garden with the Edible Gardening Project Team. 1-3pm, Demonstration...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
eBook Surgery: get help with downloading free eBooks, audiobooks and emagazines. 2-3.30pm, Central Library, George IV Bridge. Free, no appointment required.Bach Before Breakfast: John Bryden plays Bach and Shostakovich on the Cathedral Steinway. Coffee and croissants...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Leith in World War One: Andrew Grant talks about the Home Front and what happened to the men who marched away. 6.30-7.30pm, Leith Library, 28-30 Ferry Road. Free but advance booking required: call 0131 529 5517 or...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
As we say goodbye to the festivals, there's still plenty on offer in the capital, and as ever, most of our listings are FREE! MONDAY 25TH AUGUST 2014Leith in World War One: Andrew Grant talks...
Forthview Primary using Edinburgh authors to encourage reading
Reading events are to be held at Forthview Primary School in May with real live authors in a bid to encourage both pupils and their parents to read.
The school has been working on the...
