Dumfries and Galloway Council is holding a variety of events to celebrate Book Week Scotland 2017 [27 November to 3 December], featuring books, chocolate, gin, and tea parties.
A national celebration of books and reading, Book Week Scotland brings hundreds of free events to a variety of venues across the country.
The 2017 theme is Nourish and the week will celebrate how books and reading feed the life of our communities.
The 2017 events programme is a literary box of delights with something for everyone to enjoy, including virtual events and online games.
Every branch library will host special storytime visits throughout the week for primary and nursery children to enjoy and vote for their favourite book shortlisted in the Bookbug Picture Book Prize.
Events include:
Tea Party: An afternoon of reminiscence, sharing food memories of childhood treats to favourite dinners
Wednesday 29 November, 1400 to 1600 [2pm to 4pm]
Newton Stewart Library, Church Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6ER t: 01671 403 450
Free event, but please book
Tea Party: An afternoon of reminiscence, sharing food memories of childhood treats to favourite dinners
Monday 4 December, 1400 to 1530 [2pm to 3.30pm]
Ewart Library, Catherine Street, Dumfries, DG1 1JB t: 01387 253 820
Free event, but please book
A Taste of Chocolate [chocolate + books = perfect combination]: an evening of chocolate tasting and delicious readings, in partnership with Abbotts Chocolates of Langholm
Thursday 30 November, 1830 [6.30pm]
Lockerbie Library, DG Customer Services, 31-33 High Street, Lockerbie, t: 01576 203 380
Tickets £5
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party: a free family event for all ages, including a reading from Alice in Wonderland, fancy dress [optional], chocolate tasting, games, and prizes.
Friday 1 December, 1530 to 1630 [3.30pm to 4.30pm]
Ewart Library, DG Customer Services, Catherine Street, Dumfries DG1 1JB. t: 01387 253 820
Free family event, but please book
The Taste of Gin – there’s more to the tale than juniper: an evening of gin tasting paired with book reading inspired by gins, hosted by the Selkirk Arms, Kirkcudbright
Friday 1 December, 1930 [7.30pm]
Kirkcudbright Library, DG Customer Services, Daar Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JG, t: 01557 335 516
Over 18s only [ALC 46% 6x 25ml gins with mixer]
Tickets £8
Castles of Dumfries and Galloway
Archivist Graham Roberts talks about his favourite castles in our region; the architecture, the people, and the feasts.
Tuesday 28 November, 1400 [2pm]
Georgetown Library, DG Customer Services, Gilbrae Road, Dumfries DG1 4EJ, t: 01387 256 059
Councillor Andy Ferguson, chair of the Communities Committee, said: “Were delighted to host these unique events with partners in our communities. Book Week Scotland is the perfect opportunity to join the library, have access to a fabulous range of books, and enjoy a week of reading.”
