Western Isles Libraries

03/09/2026

Stories of Lewis: A Community Conversation with Ian Stephen

Libraries have long been places where people come together to share knowledge, experiences and stories. Join us as Ian uses storytelling to explore what makes Lewis unique, what we value about our communities, and what we hope future generations will inherit.

Join acclaimed local author Ian Stephen at Stornoway Library for an evening of storytelling, conversation and reflection as part of the Pride in Place community consultation.

Through shared memories and discussion, we'll reflect on the places, people, traditions and local connections that shape our lives, while helping to inform future investment and regeneration plans for Stornoway and Lewis.
Whether you have a story to tell, an idea to share, or simply want to listen and join the conversation, everyone is welcome.

📍 Stornoway Library
📅 Tuesday 15 September
🕔 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start
☕ Light refreshments provided

03/09/2026

📢Stornoway Library will be closing at 1.30pm on Saturday 5th September due to staff shortages.

📲 Our digital library and book return box is available 24/7 - ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, family history and more: https://www.wilibraries.org.uk/digital-library

01/09/2026

✨ September Special on Libby! ✨

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is available with unlimited access in all formats for the entire month of September.

📖 Read it
🎧 Listen to it
⏱ No waits. No holds. Borrow instantly.
📱 Download the Libby app and listen for free with your library membership.
https://www.wilibraries.org.uk/digital-library
Start your magical adventure today on Libby!

29/08/2026

✨Bookbug dates for September✨

28/08/2026

✨New on BorrowBox✨

Looking for some weekend reading? Check out these new titles!

🎧Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty
The eagerly awaited follow-up to Big Little Lies, packed with family drama, secrets and unexpected twists.

📖 Dreamland by Olivie Blake
A dark and atmospheric gothic mystery set in Hollywood, filled with ambition, secrets and danger.

📖 The True Meaning of Love by Danielle Steel
A moving story of love, courage and resilience as ordinary people navigate the challenges.

Don't forget to explore BorrowBox's fantastic range of magazines and newspapers, Free with your library membership.

28/08/2026

📚 Summer Reading Challenge 2026 📚

Tomorrow (29 August) is the final day of our Summer Reading Challenge!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our first challenge run through our own libraries. Special congratulations to Roselia MacDougall of Castlebay Primary School, winner of our poster competition, whose design featured on this year's materials. 🎉

Don't forget to bring in your reading record to be updated so you can receive your certificate and medal and be entered into the prize draw. 🏅📖

Thank you for a fantastic summer of reading! ❤️📚

27/08/2026

A Western Isles Library membership: timeless, iconic, kinda chic 💅

26/08/2026

📢Castlebay Library – Closure

Castlebay Library will be closed today, Wednesday 26 August.

📲 Our digital library and book return box is available 24/7 - ebooks, eaudiobooks, magazines, family history and more: https://www.wilibraries.org.uk/digital-library

20/08/2026

🚨 Calling all Supertato fans! 🚨

Join us at Castlebay Library on Saturday at 10am for a special live stream from the Edinburgh International Book Festival with Paul Linnet, creator of Supertato.

Enjoy stories, songs, laughs, and discover the latest adventure, Supertato: Despicable Bean!

📍 Castlebay Library | 🕙 Saturday, 10am

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supertato-silliness-with-paul-linnet-tickets-1996103287667?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/08/2026

Closing tomorrow 🌟 Library Assistant vacancy, Stornoway 🌟

📚 We're hiring a Library Assistant at Stornoway Library

✅ 11 hours per week (incl Saturday shift)
✅ Fixed term until March 2027
✅ Frontline customer service, digital and reading support

If you enjoy helping people and have heard about , we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Closing Thursday 20 August. Apply here: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/comhairle-nan-eilean-siar/jobs/library-assistant-stornoway-library-11420-fixed-term-484096