Alford and Insch Libraries

06/09/2026

There’s no one way to read. As we celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, we're encouraging young readers to discover that every kind of reading counts.

Not everyone wants to read a long novel, and that’s absolutely fine.
Reading can mean:
🎧 Listening to a read-along story
📖 Using an eBook
💬 Enjoying graphic novels and comics

The most important thing is finding stories that spark a love of reading.
With Libby, you can access a fantastic range of children's eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels and eMagazines, all free with your library membership.

📱 Borrow, download and start reading today through Libby: https://tinyurl.com/2s9erht4



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05/09/2026

Are you ready to celebrate the joy of reading? 📚

On Wednesday 7 October, we're inviting everyone to make time for a Wee Read – whatever, wherever and however you enjoy it.

Lose yourself in a story. Learn something new. Have a laugh. Escape for a while. Read what brings you joy.

A few pages or a whole chapter. A comic, cookbook or crime novel. Every read counts.

📣 Make your Wee Read pledge today: www.WeeRead.scot

18/08/2026

Alford Library: Summer holidays are finished and our next block of SCRATCH coding sessions for 7 - 12 year olds starts on 20th August from 5 - 6pm. Booking is essential as places are limited: https://tinyurl.com/3r69b6e7

09/08/2026

Love books, community engagement, and making a difference?

We're looking for a Senior Library Administrator to join our Library Services team in Alford.

This rewarding role involves delivering essential library services across Alford and surrounding communities, promoting digital resources, leading Bookbug sessions for children, supporting older residents through Memories Scotland activities, and helping ensure everyone can access the benefits of their local library.

📍 Alford, AB33 8PX
⏰ 23 hours per week
💼 Permanent, Part Time

If you're passionate about community services and have excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Closing date: 13 August 2026

Apply now: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/aberdeenshire-council/jobs/senior-library-administrator-482388

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06/08/2026

Fancy working at Alford Library? Come and join our team!

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Library Administrator to help bring library services to Alford and the surrounding communities.

This varied and rewarding role includes helping customers discover great reads, promoting digital services, delivering books to those who can't visit the library, leading Bookbug sessions for young children, and supporting reminiscence activities using Memories Scotland resources.

If you're passionate about books, community services, and making a difference to people of all ages, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Alford Library, AB33 8PX
⏰ 23 hours per week
📋 Permanent position
📅 Closing date: 13 August 2026

👉Apply now: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/aberdeenshire-council/jobs/senior-library-administrator-482388

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28/07/2026

Alford Library - come along to meet your local Employment Support Team and have a cuppa. They are here till 2pm today.

27/07/2026

Alford Library: Looking for something to do with the children this week? Join us for some stories told by Jackie Ross followed by a fun craft activity on Tuesday 28th July from 10.30 - 12. Click on link to book your place https://tinyurl.com/bdzjc969

24/07/2026

22/07/2026

Insch Library - It's time for our fun and friendly forthightly Bookbug session again. Come and join Grace on Friday 24th July, 1-1.30pm, for a free session of songs, rhymes and a story. Older siblings welcome too as it's the holidays. Booking preferred https://tinyurl.com/InschBB24-7-26