Book Week Scotland events in our libraries - 17 to 23 November
Book Week Scotland is a national celebration of books and reading, and this year’s theme is friendship.
During Book Week Scotland, people of all ages and walks of life come together to share the joy of reading. Together with Scottish Book Trust's curated programme, partners deliver hundreds of unique, exciting events and activities that celebrate the transformative power of reading. They are joined in this celebration by Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators to bring a packed programme of events and projects to life.
East Lothian Libraries are delighted to be hosting a variety of events to appeal to a range of age groups and that celebrate and embrace the theme of friendship.
- events are free to attend
- booking is required - please read the event information below for booking information
Monday 17 November
Author event: Friendship in Dark Academia: in conversation with Heather Darwent and Elspeth Wilson - 7pm at Haddington Library
Rebecca from Night Owl Books will be in conversation with Heather Darwent, author of The Things We Do To Our Friends and A Sharp Scratch and Elspeth Wilson, author of These Mortal Bodies, about all things friendship and Dark Academia. The event will include a Q&A followed by a book signing.
To book your place email haddington.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Tuesday 18 November
Readings of Friendship - 2pm at Dunbar and North Berwick Libraries
Tyne and Esk writers will take you on a discovery of friendship through readings of poetry and short stories. Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon in the spirit of friendship, stories, poems and discover more about Tyne and Esk Writers.
To book your place email dunbar.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Unlikely Friendships - 2pm at North Berwick Library
Join Tyne and Esk Writers to explore how to incorporate unlikely friendships into and build character development in your writing. Unlikely friendships are found across the whole of literature and Tyne and Esk writers will help you to explore how to incorporate them into your work.
To book your place email northberwick.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Wednesday 19 November
Author event: East Lothian Poem of Friendship with Philippa Ramsden - 2:30pm at Haddington Library
Join local Tyne & Esk poet Philippa Ramsden to look at friendship. Friendship comes in many guises and during this workshop you will explore what friendship means and create an East Lothian poem of Friendship together.
To book your place email haddington.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Saturday 22 November
Author event: How to Kill a Witch by Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell - 2:30pm at Musselburgh Library
Visit Musselburgh Library for an afternoon with the authors of How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy. Join long-time friends Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi as they discuss how they began their Witches of Scotland campaign, seeking justice for the nearly 4,000 individuals, predominantly women, accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563 and 1736. So far, the success of this campaign has led to a formal apology from the Scottish government and an official tartan in honour of the people executed. We’ll be asking Claire and Zoe what inspired them to start their campaign and their experience writing their book together.
To book your place email musselburgh.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Friendship Storytime Bookbug - 10:30am at North Berwick Library
Come along to help us celebrate Book Week Scotland with stories and make your very own friendship bracelets, because life is more fun when shared with friends!
Suitable for all ages, under eights must be accompanied by an adult.
To book your place email northberwick.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
You can also book a place at any of the events by phoning our contact centre on 01620 827827 and asking for the relevant library.