High Life Highland Libraries

18/10/2026

🌸 New in our libraries! 🌸

Our specially curated Menopause Awareness Collection is now available across five HLH libraries: Inverness Library, Fort William Library, Dingwall Community Library, Portree Community Library, Wick Library.

Browse books on menopause, perimenopause, health, wellbeing, and lived experiences. Menopause can affect everyone differently, but access to reliable information and support can make a real difference.

You can also reserve any title online and have it delivered to your local library:
https://hlh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME

15/10/2026

🚫👻 There's something strange in the library...

Join us at Inverness Library for a special screening of the 1984 film 'Ghostbusters' in partnership with Eden Court Theatre and Cinema as part of the Inverness Film Festival.

🎟️ Tickets are available from Edecn Court website. The film will be screened at Inverness Library and rated 12A.

Inverness Library

‘I ain’t afraid of no ghosts!’ Come along to the Inverness Public Library for this special screening to see what ghosts might be lurking amongst the book s

07/10/2026

📖 Today we're celebrating the joy of reading all around Scotland! Join us and thousands of others taking the pledge. Choose anything you enjoy. Choose reading. Choose libraries.

https://weeread.scot/
The Scottish Library & Information Council

05/10/2026

Culloden Library hosted an amazing 'bat walk' last week 🦇🦇🦇🦇 with John Orr from High Life Highland Countryside Rangers who shared his bat knowledge and enthusiasm with those attending. 🙂

Look out for more bat related events and contact your local green hub library to borrow a bat detector kit! The Scottish Library & Information Council High Life Highland High Life Highland Countryside Rangers

28/09/2026

Check out these exciting Nature Explorer kits you can borrow for free from our libraries 🤩 Happy exploring!

*NEW* BAT detector kit
includes bat detector, bat ID sheet

*NEW* COASTLINE explorer pack
includes binoculars, digital microscope, ID booklets, seaside book, magnifier pots, sample pot, fishing net, sketchbook & pencils

BIRD WATCHING explorer pack
includes binoculars, hi-vis jacket, pedometer, torch, magnifiers, bird ID cards, compass, notepad & pencil

BUGS nature explorer pack
includes magnifying pots, sample pot, brush, net, torch, pedometer, hi-vis vest, notebook & pencil

25/09/2026

You’ve seen the movie, but have you read the comic book?

We’re celebrating National Comic Book Day today. Watch out for the photobombing pigeon.

22/09/2026

Not sure what to read next? Your local library can help.

Whether you're looking for a gripping thriller, a great story for the kids, a magazine, travel guide or something completely unexpected, there's a whole world of reading waiting to be discovered. 📚

📍 Visit your local library and find your next Wee Read ahead of 7 October, and don’t forget to pledge at www.WeeRead.scot

16/09/2026

Let's celebrate libraries during ! Reading means something different to all of us – but the joy of discovering something you love is worth celebrating. 📖

We’re proud to hear the stories of people who have found inspiration, connection and enjoyment through reading and their local library.

This Wee Read, make time for something that brings you joy. 📚

📢 Make your pledge to read on 7 October here www.WeeRead.scot
The Scottish Library & Information Council

14/09/2026

Did you know that you can read the latest editions of your favourite magazines in our libraries?

Whether you love the feel of a printed magazine or simply fancy a break from the brilliant PressReader/BorrowBox digital services, our libraries offer a great selection to browse and enjoy in person.

Participating libraries:
📍Inverness Library
📍Inshes Library
📍Culloden Library
📍Dingwall Community Library
📍Portree Community Library@picturingsutherland
📍Thurso Library
📍Alness Library
📍Wick Library
📍Fort William Library
📍Glenurquhart Library
📍Aviemore Library
📍Nairn Library