Newmachar and Oldmeldrum Libraries

27/08/2026

LOST PROPERTY

This lovely little pup has lost its way home and is being well looked after at Newmachar Library. If you recognise this furry friend, we hope you can pop in and be reunited soon.

Newmachar Local Info

26/08/2026

27/07/2026

Week 4 of the summer holidays already! ☀️📚
Libraries across the shire are bursting with activity, offering a fantastic range of opportunities for children and families to learn, create and have fun.
There are still spaces available, so book your place now!

🎨 Glass Art in Huntly
https://tinyurl.com/2e9dc55b
📖 Friendship Stories with the amazing Jackie Ross in Alford
https://tinyurl.com/2ufn8sx6
✂️ Craft Club in Stonehaven
https://tinyurl.com/5hx9we3p
🤖 Coding with VEX 123 in Oldmeldrum
https://tinyurl.com/2st3akxs
🪨 Pebble Painting in Turriff
https://tinyurl.com/48th6b2w
🎬 Storyboarding in Mintlaw
https://tinyurl.com/4jj83ur7

📚✨☀️

26/07/2026

Looking for a last-minute fun activity for the children? 🤖

🔴 Oldmeldrum Library 🔴 Monday 27th July 🔴 1.45pm 🔴

Our morning session is now fully booked, but there are still places available on our Afternoon VEX 123 Sessions! 👇

:🤖🎉 VEX 123 Robotics Sessions at Oldmeldrum Library! 🎉🤖
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Come along and discover the exciting world of coding and robotics with our VEX 123 sessions!

VEX 123 introduces children to coding through three simple stages:
🟢 Touch – Use the robot's built-in buttons to make it move and complete challenges.
🟡 Code – Create sequences and learn coding concepts using coding cards.
🔵 Connect – Take coding further by controlling and programming the robot through a device.

📅 Monday 27 July
📍 Oldmeldrum Library
⏰ Session 1: 10.00am – 11.00am
⏰ Session 2: 1.45pm – 2.45pm
👦👧 Ages 5–10 years
Spaces are limited, so book your place today!
Session 1: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=18286510
Session 2: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=18300115

22/07/2026

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
🤖🎉 VEX 123 Robotics Sessions at Oldmeldrum Library! 🎉🤖
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Come along and discover the exciting world of coding and robotics with our VEX 123 sessions!
VEX 123 introduces children to coding through three simple stages:
🟢 Touch – Use the robot's built-in buttons to make it move and complete challenges.
🟡 Code – Create sequences and learn coding concepts using coding cards.
🔵 Connect – Take coding further by controlling and programming the robot through a device.
📅 Monday 27 July
📍 Oldmeldrum Library
⏰ Session 1: 10.00am – 11.00am
⏰ Session 2: 1.45pm – 2.45pm
👦👧 Ages 5–10 years
Spaces are limited, so book your place today!
Session 1: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=18286510
Session 2: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=18300115

Join in the Summer of Play activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries during the summer holidays. Please book one space per young person. If you can no longer attend,...

13/07/2026

:🤖🎉 VEX 123 Robotics Sessions at Oldmeldrum Library! 🎉🤖
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Come along and discover the exciting world of coding and robotics with our VEX 123 sessions!

VEX 123 introduces children to coding through three simple stages:
🟢 Touch – Use the robot's built-in buttons to make it move and complete challenges.
🟡 Code – Create sequences and learn coding concepts using coding cards.
🔵 Connect – Take coding further by controlling and programming the robot through a device.

📅 Monday 27 July
📍 Oldmeldrum Library
⏰ Session 1: 10.00am – 11.00am
⏰ Session 2: 1.45pm – 2.45pm
👦👧 Ages 5–10 years
Spaces are limited, so book your place today!
Session 1: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=18286510
Session 2: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=18300115

01/07/2026

🐛📚 BOOKBUG AT NEWMACHAR LIBRARY 📚🐛

Bookbug comes to visit Newmachar Library every two weeks on Thursday afternoons to sing songs and read stories.

The next session will be on Thursday 2nd July at 1.30pm and Bookbug would LOVE for you to join us.

You can book your session here:
https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/444556540/130803068,11

We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

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.

04/06/2026

Summer Reading Challenge is LIVE!!!

🎉📖 The Summer Reading Challenge is NOW LIVE! 📖🎉

We’re excited to share that our Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launched yesterday across Aberdeenshire Libraries and this year’s theme is… “Just Read!”

Celebrating the National Year of Reading and 25 years of the Summer Reading Challenge in Aberdeenshire, this is your chance to dive into stories your way.

Pick up or download your collectors card today!

Whether you’re into adventure, mystery, fantasy, facts or something completely different, it all counts!

✨ Join us in libraries all summer long
✨ Take part in fun activities and events
✨ Discover new books and rediscover old favourites

Sign up at your local library and get started today!

https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/libraries/summer-reading-challenge/



Live Life Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council

27/05/2026

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! 👀📖

Live Life Aberdeenshire Go All In 2026 Aberdeenshire Council Raring2go! Aberdeen City & Shire Magazine