High Life Highland Libraries

Delivering library services accross the Highlands of Scotland.

[High Life Highland Libraries @hlhlibraries]

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE - Please note online library catalogue and some digital services will be unavailable between 4pm on 20th to Morning of 21st May 2025 while essential maintenance is carried out. This will affect access to Borrowbox, Pressreader and Public Library PCs.

[High Life Highland Libraries @hlhlibraries]

@hlhlibraries are pleased to announce that our Mobile Library Service won the award for the "High Performing Team" at @HLHsocial i-Care awards last night at the at @StrathPavilion. Their commitment is unquestionable, and they are certainly ‘Making Life Better’ in the Highlands.

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#ListenNow @BorrowBox @Bolindaaudio The seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life-distilled by #ArnoldSchwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone. https://t.co/zo5DRwZHmU

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Unfortunately, DC Thomson, the publishers of The Press & Journal, have requested that Press Reader implement a 24-hour remote access embargo in uk libraries meaning its titles will be a day behind. Sadly, the change is beyond our control, Thank you for your understanding.

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We're delighted to announce our very own Helen Tait, Library Supervisor at Ardnamurchan Library has been highly commended at this years Bookbug Hero Awards! https://t.co/9N4M2j2NVD Well done Helen & Ardnamuchan team for providing a fantastic service. @hlhsocial #bookbugheroaward

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NHS TEC Clinic - Inverness Library - 17th May 2024. Find out how technology can support you, or someone you care for, to lead healthier, happier lives. 😊 It’s open to everyone and provides a space for you to explore a variety of #assistivetech @NHSHighlandTEC @HLHsocial

[High Life Highland Libraries @hlhlibraries]

@HLHsocial #readnow The Hideout by Camilla Grebe. Read by Mark Elstob. https://t.co/YVnhpvZJ2D When the body of a young man washes ashore in Stockholm's southern archipelago, Manfred Olsson is called in to investigate. @BorrowBox @HLHsocial #ebook #murdermystery

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Borrow Free magazines and graphic novels from Libby with your library card. Visit https://t.co/sP38Mab8uM or download the Libby app to start reading https://t.co/mZTfyeD9rV

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BorrowBox Presents a morning with Kate Morton
Join Bolinda on Tues 9th April, 10am for extraordinary LIVE webinar event with the inimitable Kate Morton!
Click here to register free: https://t.co/o9kNNFqT8z Featuring conversation and Q&A with Kate! @hlhsocial @Bolindaaudio

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Experince Terry Pratchett's Discworld like you've never heard before! https://t.co/eYX52n9MMD Listen to the brand new re-recordings of Terry Pratchett’s #Discworld series, 40 new audiobooks narrated by outstanding British talent on @BorrowBox @HLHsocial @terryandrob #eaudio

[BorrowBox @BorrowBox]

Chaos unfolds over Christmas when a dangerous package vanishes, leading the gang on a perilous search against their deadliest opponents yet in a race against time – discover who will be the last devil to die. Read on BorrowBox now!
@richardosman

[High Life Highland Libraries @hlhlibraries]

The 2023/24 Neil Gunn Writing Competition is open for entries. #neilgunnwritingcompetition @HLHsocial @HighlandCouncil @glenwyvis #creativewriting #neilgunntrust Visit the competition web page to enter:
https://t.co/Ki9uQ67Di9
The closing date for is Friday 08 March 2024.

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#ReadNow The Cursed Girls by Caro Ramsay, a compelling standalone psychological thriller. Megan Melvick has spent years avoiding her family estate Benbrae but now must ask one final question... is there a curse on the house, will she be its next victim?https://t.co/zJNjjz5AI8

[Am Baile - Highland History & Culture @HighlandHistory]

The Am Baile Newspaper Index is back!

https://t.co/XdIorQf5d8

It includes the following newspapers:

Inverness Journal (1807-1849)
Inverness Advertiser (1849-1885)
Inverness Courier (1879, 1898-1901, 1920-1939)
John O’Groat Journal (1836-1887)
Scottish Highlander (1885-1898)

[High Life Highland Libraries @hlhlibraries]

#ListenNow Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson ; Read by Nicola Coughlan https://t.co/DojcmYyvCF The first in a new #supernatural series follows a secret government department of witches & the deadly threat to the nation that they must confront. @HLHsocial #eaudio #fiction

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#ReadNow "Stay With Me" by Ayobami Adebayo
https://t.co/ts1WAQVOUo
This Nigerian debut is the heart-breaking tale of what wanting a child can do to a person, a marriage & a family; a powerful and vivid story of what it means to love not wisely but too well. @BorrowBox @HLHsocial

[Ian Rankin @Beathhigh]

Edinburgh Castle on my way home from “the office”…

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Icelandic Christmas Storytime with Alda Hrannardóttir, 16:00 - 17:00:

Tuesday 5th December: Inverness Library
Wednesday 6th December: Inshes Library
Thursday 7th December: Inverness Library

All children and families welcome! #icelandic #storytime #libraries

[TobarDualchais @TobarDualchais]

Tachartas ‘Beartais sa Choimhearsnachd’ aig Fèis na Tìre: Disathairne aig 10.30m, Talla Chille Mhoire

Bidh Flòraidh aig Tobar an Dualchais a’ cluich cuid de na clàraidhean as sìne bho sheann pharaiste Chille Mhoire, le òrain is sgeulachdan bho leithid Annag Arnott. An asgaidh.

[liz McGettigan @lizmcgettigan]

BUILDING A TRULY LOCAL LIBRARY EXPERIENCE. Inspiration - how German #publiclibraries build #partnerships with other local services and organizations, and involve #volunteers and #community members to #cocreate #libraryspaces and services.
https://t.co/lVZn9dFpQS