Alford and Insch Libraries

16/06/2026

Alford Library Summer of Play activities:-
Drop in with no booking required:
7th July - 15th August We are going on a Book Hunt! https://tinyurl.com/w377h896
14th July - 1pm - 2pm Lego Drop in with story theme. https://tinyurl.com/yc8j89xp
21st July - 1pm - 2pm Family board games. https://tinyurl.com/y95nwyea

Bookable sessions
9th July - 10.30am -11.30am Fun coding session. https://tinyurl.com/t2zdbte8
28th July - 10.30am - 12 noon Story and Craft session. https://tinyurl.com/bdzjc969

16/06/2026

Join Kate and Bookbug in Alford Library for a fun session of songs, stories and rhymes for you and your little ones. Thursday 18th June 11.00am to 11.30am.
Book your place to avoid disappointment - 1 place per family https://tinyurl.com/yxjwt8ws

10/06/2026

Insch Library - Join us at 1pm this Friday for our fun and friendly Bookbug session with Grace. Booking advised https://tinyurl.com/Insch-Bookbug

09/06/2026

Join us for our regular Bookbug session with your little ones at Alford Library from 11am - 11.30am this Thursday. Booking is advised: https://tinyurl.com/3betpbmb

03/06/2026

🎉📖 The Summer Reading Challenge is NOW LIVE! 📖🎉

We’re excited to share that our Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launched yesterday across Aberdeenshire Libraries and this year’s theme is… “Just Read!”

Celebrating the National Year of Reading and 25 years of the Summer Reading Challenge in Aberdeenshire, this is your chance to dive into stories your way.

Pick up or download your collectors card today!

Whether you’re into adventure, mystery, fantasy, facts or something completely different, it all counts!

✨ Join us in libraries all summer long
✨ Take part in fun activities and events
✨ Discover new books and rediscover old favourites

Sign up at your local library and get started today!

https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/libraries/summer-reading-challenge/



Live Life Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council

02/06/2026

It’s that time of year again — we’re getting ready for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Our theme this year is “Just Read!”, celebrating 2026 as the National Year of Reading.
It’s also especially fitting as we celebrate 25 years of the Summer Reading Challenge in Aberdeenshire Libraries.

Whether you love adventure, mystery, magic, or something totally new, this year is all about discovering the joy of reading in your own way.

More information to follow soon… watch this space! 👀📖

Live Life Aberdeenshire Go All In 2026 Aberdeenshire Council Raring2go! Aberdeen City & Shire Magazine

02/06/2026

Join us for a fun Bookbug session this Thursday 4th June from 11.00 - 11.30am in Alford Library.

Booking live now! https://tinyurl.com/ycy9s3y2

26/05/2026

Insch Library - Did you know that Insch Library has a regular, fortnightly Bookbug session? Join us this Friday (29th May) at 1pm - 1.30pm for a fun session of songs, rhymes and a story. Follow this link to book your spot https://tinyurl.com/mr7jfsvt

19/05/2026

Alford Library. Still some places left on our Bookbug Session this Thursday where we will be celebrating Bookbug Week. https://tinyurl.com/mkxxt9bx

Ask us for a Bookbug Bingo card, mark off the Bookbug characters as you find them hidden round the library to receive a sticker.

We will also have lovely postcards to collect and Bookbug's Big Quest colouring sheets available.

Happy Bookbug Week 2026!

Celebrate Bookbug’s Big Quest with your little one; have an adventure together or cuddle up and share a story.

Bookbug Week is all about celebrating songs, nursery rhymes, and stories.

If you’re new to Bookbug, welcome to the Bookbug community! Come and join in free Bookbug sessions with your little one, find out how to get your free Bookbug Bags and resources here: https://tinyurl.com/bd3exjhe

Bookbug Live Life Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council