Orkney Library & Archive

15/10/2026

We've got a MENDING DROP-IN SESSION in the Lend & Mend Hub THIS SATURDAY (17th October) at Orkney Library & Archive. 🧵

This Saturday is so if you need help or advice for sewing on a button, repairing a hole, or any other fabric-based repairs - then bring them along to the Lend & Mend Hub at Orkney Library from 10.30am - 1pm and we'll do our best to help! 🧵

There is no need to book and everyone is welcome! See you on Saturday! 🧵

Repair Cafe Orkney

15/10/2026

It's getting close to spooky book time of year. 🎃🦇

What will you be reading this and what is your favourite spooky book of all time? 🎃

15/10/2026

It's a bright, pleasant day in and is away on the ferry to the beautiful island of Shapinsay! 📚

If you're lucky enough to be in Shapinsay today then go and say hello! 👋

15/10/2026

14/10/2026

Join Bookbug in Stromness on 30 October at 11 am for a Halloween inspired session. 👻👻👻

14/10/2026

Join Bookbug for a fun pumpkin themed session on Wednesday 28 October at 10:30 am - KIRKWALL LIBRARY. 👻👻

14/10/2026

We've still got a few spaces available for our tabletop roleplay session THIS SATURDAY (17th October) at Orkney Library & Archive.

The session starts at 12pm and will last until approximately 2pm. It is suitable for beginners or experienced players (aged 1st year and up - adults also welcome) and everything you need will be provided at the session. 🐉

Spaces are LIMITED so BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - you can book online now at:

https://orkney.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME

You can also book by phoning 01856 873166 or emailing us at [email protected]. If the event is fully booked you can book onto the waiting list and we'll let you know if a space becomes available. 🐉

14/10/2026

'What day is it?' asked Pooh.
'It’s our BIRTHDAY.' squeaked Piglet.
'My favourite day.' said Pooh.

Happy 100th BIRTHDAY to Pooh and the gang! 🎂🎉

Pooh and his friends first appeared on the 14th October 1926 in by A.A. Milne.

13/10/2026

Thanks to our lovely friends at Inclusive Orkney we've just added a range of loanable sensory items to our Lend & Mend collection - including swivel chairs, sensory balls, fidget tubes, noise cancelling headphones, wiggly feet cushions and snap block construction blocks.

All our loanable sensory items can be borrowed for FREE and for up to 14 days at a time with renewals possible, subject to demand and availability.

Find out more at: https://orkneylibrary.org.uk/sensory-items/

These new sensory items join our existing Lend & Mend collection of loanable tools, kitchenware, sewing machines, games kits, birdwatching kits, wintering well kits and more.

13/10/2026

This month our display cases have been crammed with creatively cosy models for our COSY SPACES theme! 🪴☕️📚🔥

All made by library visitors using our Lego collection. Thanks to everyone who made us a model! ❤️

Our next theme is MONSTER MASH! 👻💀🎃👽