Mearns and Inverbervie Libraries

07/09/2026

Mearns Library: Unfortunately there will be no Bookbug on Wednesday the 9th of September.

Bookbug will be back at Mearns on the 16th of September.

07/09/2026

Inverbervie Library: Unfortunately there will be no Bookbug at Bervie tomorrow (Tuesday the 8th of September 2026).

Bookbug will be back as usual the following week

26/08/2026

Interested in how the Library Service works? Why not head along to Oldmeldrum between 10 and 2 pm on September the 19th for a behind the scenes look at HQ.

24/08/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge for 2026 ends next weekend. If you still have spaces on your card, we have lots of lovely books across a wide range of categories and genres just waiting to be read.

We have new (and new to us) adult fiction, junior fiction and picture books not to mention old favourites rediscovered during our stock take.

Remember to get your cards back to us by Saturday the 29th.

22/08/2026

This is your gentle reminder that our Summer Reading Challenge 2026 ends next Saturday!

With just one week to go until the Summer Reading Challenge ends on the 29th of August, now's the perfect time to squeeze in a few more stories and complete those collector cards.

📢 Don't forget to return your completed Summer Reading Challenge cards to your local library branch or email them to [email protected] before the deadline to be entered into our prize draw!

Find out more: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4z3tedd7

05/08/2026

Thankyou to everyone who came along to our Desert Island craft last week.

We talked about the various things we would like to find if we were washed up on an island. Suggestions included an ice cream tree, a pandemonium of parrots and coconuts which taste of chocolate as well as sharks with legs! (I'm less keen on the latter). Then the children put had a go at creating their ideal island.

Here are a few of the amazing islands constructed. They all did such a brilliant job.

Then we finished with a Pirate story.

We still have spaces available next week (Wednesday the 12th) for our Pirate Parrot shoulder buddy craft. These can be booked here:

https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/473172177/130810112,4

There is a charge of £3 per child for these events, with discounts available depending on circumstances.

27/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our first drop in session last Wednesday. We had a brilliant time learning how to spell out our names using flag semaphore along with handy words and phrases like "Yarr" and "X marks the spot!".

Many pirate vessels were constructed, several planks were walked, books were borrowed and Pirate Pete became quite possibly the best dressed pirate to sail the seven seas.

We still have 2 spaces left for our craft and story time this Wednesday the 29th of July where we will be making our own desert islands complete with tree houses. This can be booked online here:

https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/464649328/130810110,2

There is a charge of £3 per child with discounts available depending on circumstances.

Our next drop in event will be on Wednesday the 5th of August from 10 am.

01/07/2026

What's on at Mearns Community Library during the summer holidays part 2

Join us on Wednesday the 29th of July at 10.30 am for a story and craft session.

We will be making our very desert islands complete with treehouses. This is a bookable activity suitable for children aged 3 and upwards, costing £3 (discounts available depending on circumstances).

For younger children especially, we will have some pre-made items and lots of stickers to add personality to the island.

Places can be booked by going here:

https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/EVENTS?HOMEPRMS=EVSESPARAMS

and searching for Mearns library

27/06/2026

We are almost a month into the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge so this is your gentle reminder to sign up if you haven't already and to keep reading if you have.

Both Inverbervie and Mearns Community Library have lots of lovely summer reading on display, from cookbooks full of salads to beautiful books for children. There is something for everything so why not come along for a visit.

25/05/2026

Only one week to go until the Summer Reading Challenge begins!

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! 👀📖

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