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[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

📢Mobile Library Update – Tues 20th Oct
Unfortunately, our Mobile Library will not be out on Tues 20 Oct and will not be visiting the following communities:
🚍Loans
🚍Muirhead
🚍Barassie
Please keep an eye on our socials for any updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

🌲 It's Gruffalo Week at @salibraries! 📚
Join us for FREE Gruffalo-themed storytimes, Bookbug, crafts, films, colouring in & more as we celebrate the launch of 'Gruffalo Granny' by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler! 🐭🦉🐍
Event details & booking info: 👇
https://t.co/svzNWvCrWW

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

Mobile Library Update!
Our trusty Mobile is taking a well-deserved break from the road next week for some rest and TLC.����
And before anyone asks... we mean the Mobile Library, not David!😂
Thanks for your patience. We'll be back on the road and bringing books to you again soon!❤️

[St. Cuthbert's Pr @StCuthbertsPr]

#weeread October 7th @Maybole @salibraries Thank you for having us Rosemary!

[destinationsouthayrshire @destinationsa_]

Autumn adventures await in South Ayrshire! 🍂

Our latest Destination South Ayrshire newsletter is packed with seasonal days out, family fun, relaxing escapes and Halloween events. 🎃✨

Read more: ⬇️
https://t.co/8K05c79AAN

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

🎃Halloween Costume Swap starts next week at Prestwick Library! 👻
Got Halloween costumes you no longer use? Donate them from 22 Sept and help someone else find the perfect outfit! 🦸‍♂️
♻️Donate: 22 Sept-31 Oct
🎭Swap rail opens: 3 Oct-31 Oct
Lets make Halloween more sustainable!

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

‼️Public Holidays ‼️

All South Ayrshire Libraries will be closed from Friday 18 September and will re-open on Tuesday 22 September.

[South Ayrshire Museums & Galleries @samuseums]

📢 Calling Ayrshire's visual artists & craft makers!
Apply for a #VACMA 2026/27 bursary and access funding of up to £1,000 to help develop your practice, learn new skills, create new work, or purchase essential equipment.
⏳ Autumn Deadline: 20 Oct 2026
🔗 https://t.co/XnSczhM1P4

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

Enjoy a free live-streamed event from the Edinburgh International Book Festival at Troon Library. Join Brenda Hale discussing 'With the Law on Our Side'.

📅Monday 17 August 2026
⏲️12.45pm to 1.45pm
ℹ️Drop in, no booking needed

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

FREE Family Fun at Prestwick Library this July! 🌞

🎲 Mon: Board Games (all day)
🧱 Wed: Lego Club (12–4pm)
🎨 Thu (16th, 23rd & 30th): Drop-in Crafts (9am–5pm)
🧩 Fri: Puzzles & Jigsaws (all day)

Bring the whole family along and join the fun! 📚✨

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

Discover The History of Somerset Park & Ayr United with Duncan Carmichael! 📚Family-friendly with kids’ activities & refreshments.

⚽ 13 July | 2–3:30PM | Carnegie Library
🎟 FREE (booking required)
📞 01292 286 385

[destinationsouthayrshire @destinationsa_]

🌞 Summer Fayre with Armed Forces & Pipes in the Park 🎖️
⏰ It’s tomorrow!
🎉 A day out not to be missed—come along to the Low Green for a fun, family day packed with exciting activities and attractions. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
📅 Sat 20 June
🕚 11.45am–4pm
🎟️ FREE Entry
🔗 https://t.co/6H0DYZloeo

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

🚧Our Mobile Library has literally dropped its exhaust 😬🚐
Sadly, we won’t be visiting:
📍 Braehead Primary School
📍 Prestwick North EYC
📍 Dundonald (Parish Church | Auchans Ave | Primary School)
Sorry for the inconvenience - we’re working on getting back on the road ASAP! 🙏

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

🚍 Mobile Library Update - Tuesday 23rd June 🚌
Please note that our mobile library will not be visiting the following communities on Tuesday 23rd June:
📍 Crosshill
📍 Dailly
📍 Barr
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 😊

[Carrick Academy @Carrick_Academy]

Our Empathy Warriors visited Maybole Library with @salibraries and also got out into the community litter picking in their new vests.

More projects planned next session 💙

#SuperbeGerimus 💙❤️💛

[destinationsouthayrshire @destinationsa_]

Summer holidays are nearly here! 🌞✨
Need ideas to keep the kids busy? We’ve got 7 weeks of fun covered 🎉⚽🔬🎨

Activities fill fast—book ahead! ��
https://t.co/yfWWp6ETse

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

⚽ Football fans & families!
Join Duncan Carmichael for The History of Somerset Park & Ayr United
🗓 MON 13 JUL | 2–3.30pm
📍 Carnegie Library, Ayr
Discover the story of one of Ayr’s most loved teams!🖤🤍
👨‍👩‍👧 Free, Family-friendly + kids’ activities & refreshments
📞 01292 286385

[destinationsouthayrshire @destinationsa_]

Summer’s here and our Destination South Ayrshire newsletter is LIVE!🌦️Packed with ideas for sunny days, cycles, parks, festivals & a school holiday survival guide. Plus a local museum & NTS highlights🌼 🚴🧺🎶🎒

Read ⬇
https://t.co/4Hk5sbJuuR

📷Image credit: Colin Hyslop

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

Police Scotland are hosting a scam prevention talk at John Rodie Library. 🚨🏠⚠️

Learn how to spot and avoid doorstep scams.
📅 Thurs 18 June, 2.30pm
📍 39 Annbank Rd, Mossblown KA6 5DZ
🎟 Free drop-in for adults

[South Ayrshire Libraries @salibraries]

📢 Mobile Library Update 📢
Hi everyone 👋 just a quick heads up:
🚐 Our Mobile will be off the road Tues 26 May–Fri 29 May for MOT
🔧 Hopefully back on the road Tues 2 June!
📅 No Mobile service during this time
🧔‍♂️ Please help spread the word 💙
💙 Thanks for your understanding!