Libraries : L - Z
ALMONDBANK LIBRARY (Craigshill, Livingston) -
- Readers Group
The Readers Group meets on the last Thursday of the month, from 6.30pm-7.30pm. Come along and join us for some enjoyable discussion and sharing of ideas - we're all very friendly, so don't worry if you've never been to a book group before!
- Inked Plus - Graphic Novel Workshops
Meet the authors and illustrators and discuss story ideas and characters - Metaphrog in the library.
Thursday 1st March 6.30pm-7.30pm and Saturday 3rd March 10.00am-11.00am.
Contact Alicia Robertson at ABE to book a place on either of these workshops - 07584 388 976.
- Storytelling
Storytelling sessions in the library on Tuesday 7th and 21st February from 1.45pm -2.15pm.
CARMONDEAN CONNECTED (Deans, Livingston)
- Inked Plus - Graphic Novel Workshops
Meet David Bishop in the library to discuss his story ideas and characters.To book a place on one of the workshops, contact Alicia Robertson at ABE on 07584 388 976.The workshops are on Thursday 16th February 6.30pm-7.30pm or Saturday 18th February from 10.00am - 11.00am.
- Police Drop-In Surgery
Come along and meet the Community Police team for a chat and to discuss any local problems - all welcome.
Thursday 16th February from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
- West Lothian Council Advice Shop
Contact the Advice Shop at Carmondean Connected via the Council telly talk system.
The West Lothian Council Advice Shop tackles poverty, social exclusion and disadvantage by helping people through income maximisation, debt counselling, employment advice and assisting with housing and fuel poverty. Advice can also be provided on household energy saving and general housing related advice such as applying for housing, repair issues, neighbour complaints and other tenancy matters.
- Storytime Sessions
Places are now available at the Storytime Sessions for 4 year olds, so please phone 01506 777602 for more information.
Tuesdays : 2.15pm - 2.45pm
- TV DVD Box Sets
Missed any of your favourite shows? Missed the repeat and missed it online?! Why not try our large selection of TV titles available on DVD for three weeks for only £2.50?
Click here for complete list of available titles.
- Access to Employment
An adviser from Access to Employment will be available in the library from 1.30pm-5.00pm every Wednesday.
- Computer Classes
The library has weekly computer classes - ask the staff for full details.
- All your council services under one roof
Pay your rent, council tax etc at our Payment kiosk by cash or credit/debit card.
Bring your council enquiries along to our video conferencing facility and talk one-to-one with the Council Information Service, who can deal with all your enquiries from lost bins to repairs and housing applications.
All concessionary travel pass foms and Blue Badges are issued from Carmondean Connected.
LANTHORN LIBRARY (Dedridge, Livingston)
- Reading Group
Attention all avid readers! If you enjoy discussing books with other book lovers, the Lanthorn reading group might be just the thing for you. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 6.30pm and the meeting is relaxed and friendly and we even provide tea and biscuits, so why not give it a try? For more information, please contact the library on 01506 777700 or lanthorn.lib@westlothian.gov.uk.
- World Book Day
World Book Day 1st March in the library ? Roald Dahl Treasure Hunt, Fun Puzzles and Book crafts from 4.30-6.30pm
- Saturday Crafts
Monster makes for Mother's Day Saturday 17th March 10.00am-12.00pm.
- Meet the Book Bug
Meet the Book Bug in person, telling stories and singing songs. Come along at 2.00pm and remember to bring along an adult to join in the fun.
Lanthorn Library is now on Twitter (new window), so why not follow us and see what's going on
LINLITHGOW LIBRARY
- Museum Exhibition
The display case in Linlithgow can be made available for community displays. If your group or organisation would like to use it, please contact the Museums Development Officer on 01506 776347 or email : museums@westlothian.gov.uk.
- Free Bookbugs sessions
Stories, songs & rhymes for babies, toddlers & pre-school children. Bring a grown-up with you to share in the fun.
27th January: 10.00am.
- World Cinema DVD Collection
All the world's a film, so pick up a classic from the world of cinema for only £1.00 weekly hire.
We have films from the best of Spanish directors to the unusual Russian comedy with subtitles available on many titles. Our top picks are : "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown" and "Man bites dog".
WEST CALDER LIBRARY
- Tuesday Book Group
The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
- Thursday Book Group
The group meets on the last Thursday of the month at 6.30pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
WHITBURN LIBRARY
- Reading Group
A monthly book group for adults meets on the last Monday of every month at 2.30 pm in Whitburn Library.
- Free Bookbugs sessions
Stories, songs & rhymes for babies, toddlers & pre-school children. Bring a grown-up with you to share in the fun.
12th & 26th January: 10.15am.
Museum Displays
- Jeanie Walker Sampler
See a wonderful example of Victorian needlework. Do you know of any other local treasures which deserve to be seen by the local community? On display until 31 March 2012.
Planning is about to begin for a redisplay of Whitburn Community Museum, to tell the story of Whitburn in a better way for the 21st century. If you would like to contribute to our plans, please contact the Museums Development Officer on 01506 776347 or email : museums@westothian.gov.uk
- Throughout 2010 - 2011 Recent Donations
As a first step towards redisplaying the permanent collection at Whitburn Community Museum, see this display of selected recent donations spanning Whitburn's past from prehistory to the 1980's.
Updated 03/02/12
