Mearns and Inverbervie Libraries

03/06/2026

Can you tell fact from fiction online?

Fake news, scams, and misinformation are everywhere — but you don’t have to face them alone.

Join us for an in-person talk on the topic of online safety from cyber security expert Dr Jana Vidis, and hear from Norman Stevenson, who will draw on his years of experience in the investigation unit of Police Scotland to share real-life cases of fraud and highlight common mistakes people make online.

Aberdeenshire Libraries invite you to a FREE community event:

Fraserburgh Academy School Library
Thursday 11th June
7:00pm

️Get practical tips to stay safe online, hear from experts and ask your questions.
Book your place(s) here: https://tinyurl.com/3kjsvhnx
Note: no technical knowledge needed.

01/06/2026

Today is the first Meteorological Day of Summer which means it's the start of our Summer Reading Challenge. Head down to the library to sign up.

The first of June is also "Dinosaur Day", an annual celebration of all things Paleontology and prehistory.

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! 👀📖

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

19/05/2026

Come along to celebrate Bookbug’s big quest at Inverbervie library! Why not spot some Bookbugs on their adventures around the while you’re here!

18/05/2026

It's Bookbug week this week!!!

Bookbug will be on as usual on Wednesday between 9.45 and 10.15 am at Mearns Community Library. Come for the songs and stay for the Big Bingo. Can you find Bookbug baby and friends hiding around the library?

Bookbug also needs help with a Big Quest. Can you find all the different story characters hidden in the poster? And how many of them have you read about in a book?

Drop in to Mearns this week and see.

16/05/2026

If you haven't stopped by for seeds yet, Mearns Community Library still has lots waiting to be picked up and planted.

Our opening hours are
Saturday 10am til 12pm
Monday 2pm til 6pm
Wednesday 10am til 3pm
Thursday 2pm til 6pm

14/05/2026

May is Local and Community History month. So why not pop into Inverbervie Library or Mearns Community Library and have a look at our local history sections. We have books on everything from Benholm and Bothies through ancient Kirkyards and regimental histories.

Or have a look at the Local Studies resources available online:
https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/libraries/local-studies-centre/

09/05/2026

Feeling like a spot of escapism, be like Jack and plant a Beanstalk (giants and golden harps not guaranteed)!

Mearns Community Library still has seeds just waiting to be planted.

At the time of posting, we have Broad Beans, Dwarf French Beans, (not so enormous) Turnips, Leeks and Radishes all looking for a home as well as a bumper crop of gardening books for all ages.

07/05/2026

It's Local and Community History Month. Come and join us at our Open Day on Thursday 14th May 2026, from 10:00am – 7:00pm at the Local Studies Centre, Meldrum Meg Way, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0GN.

Come along and discover the fascinating and extensive resources we have available for exploring local and family history.

What’s happening on the day?

Guided tours of the Local Studies Centre.

The Local Studies book sale.

Our small team will be on hand to help showcase our collections and answer any questions about how we can support your research using the Local Studies Centre’s resources.

No booking required. Just drop in anytime between 10am and 7pm. We look forward to seeing you then.

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30/04/2026

A quick reminder that both Inverbervie Library and Mearns Community Library will be closed on Monday the 4th of May due to the public holiday.

Public Holiday Closure – Monday 4th May

All Aberdeenshire Libraries will be closed on Monday 4th May due to the public holiday.

Normal opening hours will resume from Tuesday 5th May.

📱 You can still enjoy our online services during the closure, including PressReader, Libby, BorrowBox and uLibrary, all available with your library membership.

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