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Falkirk Library is starting a weekly games club. First session is on Friday 17th January. Drop in 10-12 for free hot drinks, dominoes, Scrabble, Chess, cards and Connect 4. We'll have a few more modern games too.

No need to book, just come along. Free. 

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Learn a new language or brush up on your skills with our new service, Transparent Language Online. It's free with your library membership and there are no ads or restrictions on how much you can learn.

Borrow a Micro:bit and try simple coding projects at home.

Micro:bits are tiny computers that can be coded to perform a variety of tasks that use features like LED displays, and programmable buttons. This is done with visual code blocks. If you are familiar with Scratch/Code Club, it should feel quite similar.  

If you would like more information regarding Micro:bits, please visit https://microbit.org/

 

 

 

Why do we love libraries?

Is it because they're free to use? The bags of resources for all ages and interests? The helpful library staff? Or because libraries are safe, welcoming spaces for EVERYONE?

Whatever the reason, to mark 100 years of the National Library of Scotland in 2025, we’re celebrating libraries across the nation.

We want to know what your library means to you and we'd like you to help spread the library love to friends and family who don’t know what they’re missing.

In libraries, from now until the end of the year, you’ll find boards for your library love notes and frames and backgrounds for snapping a selfie during your library visit. We’d love you to tag us on social media too, whether it’s pics of your trip to the library, your borrowed books, or just a few nice words.

How to share the love online

Find @FalkirkLibraries on Facebook, BlueSky Social and Instagram

Drop an email to libraryevents@falkirk.gov.uk

(Please note that any digital content shared with us will be shared to our social channels).

But the most important thing you can do is to USE YOUR LIBRARY.

  • Borrow up to 30 items, there’s no late fees.
  • Join a library group, or attend an event.
  • Spend the day with us: grab a hot drink, read, try a jigsaw…
  • Enjoy our dedicated children’s areas with your family. Cuddle up with a book, try a treasure hunt or draw or colour. 
  • Use our wi-fi or PCs and charge your device.
  • Research your family history.

Struggling to find the time to visit? Go digital! There are apps for reading, listening and learning.

More reasons to value public libraries

Reading helps us to put ourselves in another’s shoes.

Libraries are a safe civic space where everyone is welcome and belongs.

Libraries are the pioneers of the circular economy. You can borrow and return – and all for free.

No matter what stage of life you’re in and no matter what you need, your library can help.

“My parents couldn’t afford books, but they understood they were the passport to better life chances than they’d had. But it’s not just writers who have their doors opened to the wider world by libraries. Engineers, lawyers, builders, artists, geographers, mathematicians, musicians… the list is endless. Libraries open windows that let us all fly.” Val McDermid, best-selling author of the Wire in the Blood series and Karen Pirie novels

 

 

Our Digital Library gives you access to reading and study materials, even when we’re closed.

To access these resources you need to be a library member and you will need to know your library card number and PIN.

Not a member? Find out how to Join the library.

All services below are available both as websites and apps. You'll find all the apps in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. All the services listed below are provided by external suppliers, your library membership provides free access. 

 

 Manage your library account 

  • Spydus app - browse, renew, reserve and use the digital card in place of your library card.

 

 Apps for reading and listening 

 

 Apps for learning 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Digital services to use in the library 

These digital services are only available on library PCs, or on your own device using library wi-fi

 



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