Book Week Scotland runs from the 18th to the 24th of November

The WDC Libraries Events Distribution List team would like US to tell you about some upcoming events that may be of interest:

The annual, national festival, Book Week Scotland runs from the 18^th to the 24^th of November. They have a great programme of events at West Dunbartonshire Libraries that will run from the 19^th to the 22^nd of November, and would love for you to join them.

They are delighted to host two creative writing sessions provided by Ann Mackinnon, a local poet. These sessions are a perfect starter course for anyone who would like to try their hand at writing short stories or poetry. Ann writes in both Scots and English and is widely published in anthologies and magazines.

Short Story Writing with Ann Mackinnon – Clydebank Library – Tuesday the 19^th November – 2.00 pm
Poetry Writing with Ann Mackinnon – Alexandria Library – Thursday the 21^st November – 2.00 pm.

With a powerful resonance for those who have lived through the decline of heavy industry in Scotland, poet Rab Wilson will be performing from his book, Collier Laddie, which is a very powerful expression of his experiences during the UK Miners’ Strike of 84-85.

Collier Laddie: A Powerful Ode to Mining Grit and Working-Class Resilience forty years on from the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike with Rab Wilson – Clydebank Library – Thursday the 21^st November – 7.00 pm.

This year’s Ian Baillie Memorial event will be delivered by bestselling author Brigid Benson. Join Brigid as she takes us on a magical journey through Scotland’s Outer Isles.

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Hebridean Journey with Brigid Benson – Alexandria Library – Friday the 22^nd November -7.00 pm

And, not to leave out our younger library members, we have a fantastic creative writing workshop with author Lindsay Littleson based on her novel The Titanic Detective Agency. This workshop is suitable for children in P4-P7 (age 8-12 years)