OUTWITH: National Library comes to Shetland
As part of the National Library of Scotland's centenary celebrations, selected treasures are travelling to locations around Scotland. The National Library team will be travelling around Shetland from 12 - 15 May to coincide with the 'Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay' exhibition at Shetland Museum & Archives. They will be delivering school sessions and community workshops as well as joining the mobile library on its travels.
As part of a week of activity in collaboration with Shetland Library, join us at the library in Lerwick to discover more about the National Library of Scotland in National Library Live. With free taster talks and a range of drop-in games and activities for all ages, you can come and meet the staff, ask questions, and find out how to make the most of YOUR National Library wherever you live.
You can also meet with them in the following places:
Wednesday 13 May
Speldiburn Cafe, Bressay, 2.30 pm - 4 pm
Yell Community Library, Mid Yell JHS, 5 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 14 May
National Library Live in Lerwick Library, 2 pm - 6.30 pm
Activities & free taster talks:
- 2.30 pm - Putting Shetland on the map
- 3.30 pm - Virtual Reading Room: see Special Collections from a distance
- 4.30 pm - The category is... everything! Exploring our e-resources
- 5.30 pm - A journey through the National Library's treasures
Pre-book your place at shetland.spydus.co.uk or call 01595 743868
Friday 15 May
Memories reminiscence session, Shetland Museum & Archives, 10 am - 11 am
Hymhus, Bigton (times TBC)
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates about their visit.