Join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson as he chats with North Lanarkshire author Kirsty Malone about her debut children's picture book - Breezy the Windy Kitty.

Kirsty tells us about her, including some fantastic charity work, and hilarious fails in attempts and making freebies for children at book events as well as, of course, all about the star of her book - Breezy.

Since recording, a few copies have already hit our shelves, so if you and your little ones want to discover more about Breezy, you can reserve a copy now.

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Our podcast returns with a new Bea's Books edition where Bea has challenged Jennie and Pari with the theme of Space. 

It's a wide-open theme and which can allow for a lot of different ways of looking at it, and Jennie and Pari have found some fantastic books to hit the mark. 

Listen in to see if you can find the book that you really must pick up from our shelves the next time you visit your local library. 

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It's time to catch our first episode of the new feature in our For the Love of Books podcast - That Didn't Happen in the Book.

Our hosts Andrew and local author Kirkland Ciccone are having a look at some well-known books and their movie adaptations to see what the differences are as well as a meander of movie trivia and chat along the way.

With this introduction episode, Andrew and Kirkland focus on Stephen King's Carrie. 

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Join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, for our new podcast and have a deep dive into the secrets you might not have discovered yet with our online catalogue. 

Whether it's leaving book reviews and being a mini-book blogger, or discovering some of the fantastic events we have going on in our libraries, it's all there on the online catalogue. 

Hopefully this little talk-through will give you the chance to use the online catalogue more and get more from the online experience. 

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Everyone has that old favourite book that sticks with them for one reason or another. That's why Bea set Jennie and Pari the challenge of Old Favourites for this episode of our podcast. 

Listen in to the books that they both come up with and the reason for picking them. You might just find something that you want to experience for yourself as your next read. 

All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve.

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Springtime can be a very busy time in our libraries as our school break activities kick in. This year is no different and we are in the middle of Let's Go Libraries.

Join our E-Services Librarian to find out about some of the events that are coming up in the second week of the programme.

It's not all about the children though. Listen on to find out more about not one, not two, not even three, but four author events that you can be involved with. Three are in-person events at Motherwell Library with Julie Kennedy, Louise Welsh and Damian Barr. There's also a fourth forthcoming event with Kate Morton which is an online event from our eLibrary partner, BorrowBox.

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Bea's challenge for Jennie and Pari this week was balance. They called in some help to make sure they were up to the task from fellow staff member Mark. 

The three of them all looked the topic in different ways but definitely managed to find some interesting books to fit the theme. 

It's a fun and entertain chat that might just inspire your read to pick up at your local library.

All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve.

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One of our most exciting new additions to our library service has arrived. Forming part of the new Digital Hub at Motherwell Library, the Immersive Room is an experience like never seen before in our libraries. 

With a wide range of possible uses, join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson as he finds out more about it from our Digital Learning Officer, Hilary Petrie.

This podcast episode will give you the inside scoop on what the Immersive Room is, who has already had a chance to experience it, and an insight into the various possibilities that it provides for our community.

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Bea's latest topic for Jennie and Pari is Silence is Golden. However, today's podcast is anything but silent with great stories, recommendations and discussions about the books our hosts chose to tackle this challenge. 

There's lots of great chat to listen to and get some ideas for the next book that you pick off the shelf the next time you visit the library. 

All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve.

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Today is World Book Day, and as our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, returns to our podcast in 2024, he brings with him two very special guests.

Chris is joined by his children, Harris and Hannah, to discuss some of their favourite books and why they love books and reading. 

Some of the featured books include The Colour Monster, The Lion Inside and Zog amongst a few others.

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