Fortrose and Cromarty Libraries

15/10/2026

Thursday 15th October: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fortrose Library will close at the earlier time of 17.00hrs this evening. We apologise for an inconvenience. The library will be open as usual at 10.00hrs on Friday 16th October.

14/10/2026

Wednesday, 14th October: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fortrose Library will close at the earlier time of 17.00hrs this evening. We apologise for an inconvenience. The library will be open as usual at 13.00hrs on Thursday 15th October.

09/10/2026

The library is also part of the Black Isle Gathering tomorrow.

We will have various stalls, book & jigsaw sale, kids craft activities, badge making, face painting and glitter tattoos.

Library is still open for book borrowing, reading and relaxing (but perhaps not so quiet!!!)

Bookbug will still be on at 10.30am

05/10/2026

A wee reminder that booking for our Harry Potter Book Night opens today, 5th October, at 1pm. This event traditionally books up very, very quickly so phone today to avoid disappointment.

⚡This November, we invite, all young wizards, witches and magical creatures to join at Fortrose Library for a magical evening of potions, spells and storytelling!⚡

This event is traditionally very popular and so we operate a strict booking system: booking must be made by calling 01381 622235 and booking will open at 1pm on Monday 5th October. Please call early to avoid disappointment!

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03/10/2026

Today we said a sad goodbye to Gulten, Susan and Caroline - three beloved members of our Fortrose and Cromarty libraries team. With over twenty combined years of time with us, we can’t thank them enough for the energy, joy, warmth and dedication that they brought to their roles and wanted to acknowledge this to all of you - we know you will miss them too! We wish them all the best with their new adventures.

03/10/2026

Groam House are going to be part of the next Arts in Nature “Nature Nurture” session on Tuesday 13th October at 1.30pm in Fortrose Library. This is a coastal themed session and part of the Scottish Storytelling Festival. It will include storyteller and artist Lizzie McDougall, who will share captivating local coastal stories, and she will be joined by Groam House's Curator Aila Schafer, who will introduce the museum's beautiful Victorian Seaweed Album.
A selection of seashore treasures will be on display for inspiration and there will be the opportunity to create some seashore-themed mixed media art. If you are interested in going along, just let the Arts in Nature organiser know by emailing [email protected], as numbers are limited. The event is free and tea/coffee and biscuits are provided.

02/10/2026

Kids Craft club

Today, drop in anytime after 3pm.

Last week, the lovely Una was all on her own, but still had great fun making lots of terrific monster faces!

This week, we're making wiggly fish.

All ages welcome, parents must accompany children.

01/10/2026

📚 Who Loves a Wee Read? 📚

We certainly do! That's why the team at Fortrose Library will be putting everything on pause and enjoying a 🌟 10-minute Wee Read 🌟 as part of the Wee Read campaign.

We'd love you to join us! Whether you're in the library, at home, at school, or at work, we're giving you permission to set aside your to-do list for a few minutes and enjoy a Wee Read. 😍

The best part? You can read anything you like! 🤩 A novel, comic, poem, newspaper, graphic novel, cookbook, magazine, blog, or even the instructions on a cereal box. All reading counts, and every reader is welcome. No matter your age, ability, interests, or how much time you have, everyone can enjoy the benefits of a Wee Read. 💕

📸 COMPETITION TIME! 📸

We'd love to see photos of you enjoying your Wee Read, and there's a prize up for grabs for the person reading in the 😮 most unusual location 😮!

Simply send your photos to [email protected] and show us where your Wee Read takes you. 📚✨

28/09/2026

25/09/2026

Would you like a chance to work in a library? We might be biased but they are the very best places to be and we are recruiting for a new Library Assistant at Fortrose Library! More info. at the link below:

https://www.highlifehighland.com/about-us/recruitment/jobs/library-assistant

Come and join our lovely team!