Mearns and Inverbervie Libraries

05/08/2026

Thankyou to everyone who came along to our Desert Island craft last week.

We talked about the various things we would like to find if we were washed up on an island. Suggestions included an ice cream tree, a pandemonium of parrots and coconuts which taste of chocolate as well as sharks with legs! (I'm less keen on the latter). Then the children put had a go at creating their ideal island.

Here are a few of the amazing islands constructed. They all did such a brilliant job.

Then we finished with a Pirate story.

We still have spaces available next week (Wednesday the 12th) for our Pirate Parrot shoulder buddy craft. These can be booked here:

https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/473172177/130810112,4

There is a charge of £3 per child for these events, with discounts available depending on circumstances.

27/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our first drop in session last Wednesday. We had a brilliant time learning how to spell out our names using flag semaphore along with handy words and phrases like "Yarr" and "X marks the spot!".

Many pirate vessels were constructed, several planks were walked, books were borrowed and Pirate Pete became quite possibly the best dressed pirate to sail the seven seas.

We still have 2 spaces left for our craft and story time this Wednesday the 29th of July where we will be making our own desert islands complete with tree houses. This can be booked online here:

https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/464649328/130810110,2

There is a charge of £3 per child with discounts available depending on circumstances.

Our next drop in event will be on Wednesday the 5th of August from 10 am.

01/07/2026

What's on at Mearns Community Library during the summer holidays part 2

Join us on Wednesday the 29th of July at 10.30 am for a story and craft session.

We will be making our very desert islands complete with treehouses. This is a bookable activity suitable for children aged 3 and upwards, costing £3 (discounts available depending on circumstances).

For younger children especially, we will have some pre-made items and lots of stickers to add personality to the island.

Places can be booked by going here:

https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/EVENTS?HOMEPRMS=EVSESPARAMS

and searching for Mearns library

27/06/2026

We are almost a month into the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge so this is your gentle reminder to sign up if you haven't already and to keep reading if you have.

Both Inverbervie and Mearns Community Library have lots of lovely summer reading on display, from cookbooks full of salads to beautiful books for children. There is something for everything so why not come along for a visit.

25/06/2026

What's on at Mearns Community Library this summer (part 1)

Looking for activities for young children across July and August? The first activity we are hosting this summer is a Pirate Drop-in on Wednesday the 22nd of July.

Starting with a Pirate themed story time at 10.15.

Dress up optional and (toy) parrots, snakes, monkeys and ship's cats welcome.

Learn how to spell your name using international flag language

Borrow from our large selection of pirate and nautical themed books "plundered" from other libraries across Aberdeenshire - both fiction and non-fiction

Our lego will be out so you can try building a ship or contribute to our desert island

There will be a small treasure hunt around the library and maps, lots of maps where x may or not mark the spot

18/06/2026

It's almost the summer holidays, which means it is Summer Reading Challenge time!

The theme this year is "Just Read" so why not pop into your local library and sign up.

A close look at the photo below may also shed some light on the summer activities for children we have planned at Mearns Community Library.

03/06/2026

Can you tell fact from fiction online?

Fake news, scams, and misinformation are everywhere — but you don’t have to face them alone.

Join us for an in-person talk on the topic of online safety from cyber security expert Dr Jana Vidis, and hear from Norman Stevenson, who will draw on his years of experience in the investigation unit of Police Scotland to share real-life cases of fraud and highlight common mistakes people make online.

Aberdeenshire Libraries invite you to a FREE community event:

Fraserburgh Academy School Library
Thursday 11th June
7:00pm

️Get practical tips to stay safe online, hear from experts and ask your questions.
Book your place(s) here: https://tinyurl.com/3kjsvhnx
Note: no technical knowledge needed.

01/06/2026

Today is the first Meteorological Day of Summer which means it's the start of our Summer Reading Challenge. Head down to the library to sign up.

The first of June is also "Dinosaur Day", an annual celebration of all things Paleontology and prehistory.

25/05/2026

Only one week to go until the Summer Reading Challenge begins!

It’s that time of year again — we’re getting ready for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Our theme this year is “Just Read!”, celebrating 2026 as the National Year of Reading.
It’s also especially fitting as we celebrate 25 years of the Summer Reading Challenge in Aberdeenshire Libraries.

Whether you love adventure, mystery, magic, or something totally new, this year is all about discovering the joy of reading in your own way.

More information to follow soon… watch this space! 👀📖

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