McDonald Road Library

29/05/2026

The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge for 2026 is almost here. This year, one of the prizes that kids can win by completing the challenge at McDonald Road library will be a pin badge that we want your help to design.

Three lucky winners will each win a £10 book token and have their designs used on badges given out to all children who complete this year's challenge with us. The theme for 2026 is 'Read to the Beat' and we're especially excited to see designs based on the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire and connect us.

Visit us here at McDonald Road library to pick up and submit your entry forms, and to see the full terms and conditions. Good luck!

26/05/2026

Next Friday at 12pm we'll be hosting Hjarta for an afternoon of nature stories and crafts!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hjarta-the-poet-tickets-1990407658888?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*g8wgax*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODM4Njk0NzUwLjE3Nzk4MDc0NDg.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzk4MDc0NDckbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzk4MDc0NjYkajQxJGwwJGgw

25/05/2026

We've still got tickets for Wednesday evening's screening (17.30) of two documentaries that shine a light on the hidden realities of endometriosis, exploring chronic pain, women’s health, resilience and lived experience.

The films will be followed by a Q&A session with scientists form the University of Edinburgh.

In partnership with the Edinburgh Medical School, who are marking their 300th anniversary.

Exploring endometriosis through short films

22/05/2026

Hello everyone
Hope you are all well. We have a tasty display of cookbooks, lots of different cuisines to tempt the tastebuds. Do come in and have a look. Have a great weekend, and catch up soon.
The MC team

21/05/2026

Next Monday's English-language and Spanish-language Bookbugs have unfortunately been cancelled.

Saturday's Bookbug is still going ahead, however, and you can book your ticket here-
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mcdonald-road-library-saturday-morning-bookbug-tickets-1990090150211?aff=oddtdtcreator

We've also got our Italian Bookbug this Monday at 2pm.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990089366868?aff=oddtdtcreator

Italian language songs and rhymes for under 5s

21/05/2026

Next Wednesday at 6pm we'll be showing a couple of short documentaries on the hidden realities of endometriosis. These will be followed by a post-film Q&A with scientists from the University of Edinburgh.

This is in partnership with the Edinburgh Medical School, who are marking their 300th anniversary!

Edinburgh Medical School

Exploring endometriosis through short films

19/05/2026

We've still got tickets for tomorrow's Springtime Foraging talk by Stuart Morgan!

Drawing on nearly twenty years of hands on experience, this talk will blend storytelling, science, and practical knowledge, followed by an interactive workshop to deepen your connection with nature. Perfect for beginners and the curious alike.

Step into the wild with The Wandering Forager, a relaxed and engaging spring session exploring the plants growing all all around us!

16/05/2026

Hello everyone,
Hope you are all well (me AGAIN !)
Just a quick one to show you just some of our new books that have just come in.
Have a nice weekend
The MC team

15/05/2026

Hello everyone,
Hope you are all well. This weeks book of the week (just got it in, in time!) Is saved from the fire, written by Mark Gallacher, its one of many new books that have come in to MC.
A story of dystopian, tales, that takes the reader through the development of the future.
We hope you enjoy it
Take care
The MC team

15/05/2026

May book of the month!!

This month's book is recommended by one of our longest serving librarians. It comes from a New York Times bestselling author and brings to life Ohio in the 1850s. Add it your TBR now!