Carnegie Library 125th Anniversary

                               Dunfermline Carnegie Library
                                             

                                      125 years of Reading

                           Programme of Events October 2008 :

9th October :
Jonathan Falla
Author Jonathan Falla talks about his new book Glenfarron
7.30 pm-9pm
£2.50
(£2 P/S Fifestyle)

10th October :
Bookstart Bounce & Tickle
Introduce your little ones to new and traditional nursery rhymes (0 - 2 yrs)
10am-11.30am
Free*

13th October :
Invitation to IT
Computer Taster Session. Call for details
11am-12 noon
Free*

20th October :
Invitation to IT
Computer Taster Session. Call for details
11am-12 noon
Free*

22nd October :
Going back in time with SCRAN
Local History Computer Taster Session
10am-12noon
Free*

27th October :
Invitation to IT
Computer Taster Session. Call for details
11am-12 noon
Free*

28th October :
Lots for Tots
A fun session of stories, rhymes and songs (2-4 yrs)
10am-11.30am
Free*

31st October :
125th Anniversary Reception & Prize Giving
By invitation only

     *Booking is essential for all events. To book call 01383 602365

Displays throughout September & October inDunfermline Carnegie Library :

125 years of Reading : Choose your favourite books from a selection of favourite authors from the last 125 years.

Birthday Greetings :  A display of birthday messages from Carnegie Libraries across the world.

125 years of Dunfermline Carnegie Library :  A display about library services past & present.

Mr Carnegie’s Library :  Photographs, press cuttings & artefacts showing the changes to the library since 1883.

Mosaic of Andrew Carnegie & Dunfermline Carnegie Library :  Created by P5/6 Commercial Primary School.

Details of these and further events can be found at here.

Dunfermline Carnegie Library celebrated its anniversary at a reception on Friday 29th August, 125 years to the day since it first opened its doors to the people of Dunfermline in 1883. The library was the very first of 2,509 Carnegie-funded libraries opened in the English speaking world.

In his speech to library users and invited guests, Councillor Rosiejak recalled the history and development of the library, as well as looking forward, remarking that 'in combination with the new Museum and Gallery which is about to be constructed, the library will become part of a major cultural and heritage centre which is going to serve the people of Dunfermline for years to come.'

A programme of events has been arranged over the next two months, including an author visit, a family history talk, computer taster sessions and Bookstart Bounce & Tickle sessions for children.

Displays in the library include anniversary greetings from Carnegie Libraries around the world and a mosaic produced by the pupils of Commercial Primary School.