Dumfries & Galloway Libraries

07/09/2026

🥳We held a Bookbug Session this morning at Annan CSC and had an absolutely fabulous turn out of 9 adults and 9 children who all sang their hearts out. 🥳

Annie read Paddington Shopping by Michael Bond & R.W.Alley and Pip and Posy On the Farm by Axel Scheffler.

We sang nursery rhymes and done a little dance to heads, shoulders, knees and toes.
My personal favourite was sleeping bunnies!

📆Our next session is on 21st September at 10am.📆

Everyone is welcome 🙂

06/09/2026

✒️It's time for your Galloway Word of the Week for Writers✒️

📖🖋️The challenge is this: Use the Scots Word in the post below, or it's English equivalent, to prompt your 50 word Fiction, or use the word (or it's English equivalent) in a 5-7-5 Haiku.
Post your writing in the comments below. 📖🖋️

Your prize is the warm glow of participation and a chance to practice your writing craft! ☺️

All the words we use in this Weekly Challenge are taken from A Galloway Glossary by W.A.D Riach, which you will find in your Local Collection at your Local Library or reserve on our library catalogue here: https://dag.vsmarthosting.net/iguana/www.main.cls?surl=search&p=* =1.271703

06/09/2026

📚🎶This is your weekly reminder that many of our Libraries run free Bookbug Sessions for you and your wee ones. 🎶📚

🔍Check out the pinned post on our page, linked below, to see an up-to-date list of what's going on where! 🔎

Link to pinned post: https://www.facebook.com/DumfriesandGallowayLibraries/posts/784250630412908





BookbugScottish Book Trust

04/09/2026

🎶Libraries all across the region run Free Bookbug Sessions for you and your wee one. 🎶

📆Sessions are currently taking place in Annan, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dalry, the Ewart, Georgetown, Gretna, Lochmaben, Lochthorn, Lockerbie, Newton Stewart, Port William, Stranraer, Whithorn and Wigtown! 📆

🥳Sessions are lots of fun, but are also great for your child's social and linguistic development, while equipping you with the tools (songs and rhymes) to further help your child at home. 🥳

🔍Don't see your Library on the list? Check out our pinned post at the top of our page as new sessions are always being added . 🔎

Scottish Book Trust Bookbug

02/09/2026

📚✨ Double Bill Author Event at Castle Douglas Library ✨📚

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of stories, inspiration, and conversation at Castle Douglas Library on Wednesday 16 September, 2–4pm.

This special double bill event features two fantastic local authors, Mark Carr and May Rinaldi in one session, each sharing insights into their work, creative journeys, and the stories behind their books. Expect gripping tales, fascinating discussion, and a celebration of all things crime writing.

🗓 Date: 16 September
⏰ Time: 2–4pm
📍 Location: Castle Douglas Library

Whether you’re a crime fiction fan, an avid reader, or just looking for an enjoyable afternoon out, this event is not to be missed!

👉 All are welcome—come along, bring a friend, and celebrate thrilling storytelling with us.

Book your free space by calling 030 33 33 3004, message us here on our page or book via our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-event-crime-double-bill-castle-douglas-tickets-1998958617034

01/09/2026

📚🗳We want to know what you think about books, so we've started a Weekly Reader's Poll! 🗳📚

What do you drink when you are reading?

Give us your answers in the comments below!

27/08/2026

Libraries are always more than just books, but did you know we run lots of great events in our Libraries too?

Now you can see all of these, and book yourself on to them, all in one place!

Our new Eventbrite page is dedicated to bringing you all of our Libraries and Heritage events, and is another way of booking on.

Our events are mostly free to attend, and are dedicated to bringing you informative, fun and creative things to do at your library!

You can still phone us on 03003333300, or email us at [email protected] to book

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dg-council-library-and-heritage-services-121681374682

D&G Council Library and Heritage Services — Ewart Library - DG Customer Services, Catherine Street, Dumfries, UK, Castle Douglas Library, King Street, Castle Douglas, UK