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Newsletter September 2025
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Welcome to our (very occasional) newsletter! There's lots to tell you about. Let's get going.
Writing competition, groups and workshops
The Writing Rammy, our annual creative competition for all ages, runs until October 12th.
Over the last 7 years we've realised there's a lot of talent in our local area - could you be one of our 2025 winners? The Rammy is open to everyone of all ages. There are prize categories for different age groups and a celebration event during Book Week Scotland in November.
Need some inspiration?
- Join one of our friendly, supportive creative writing groups at Falkirk Library or Larbert Library.
- Attend a creative writing workshop for adults at Larbert Library.
- Attend acreative writing workshop for young people at Larbert Library.
- Learn about writing for the screen at a special workshop at Falkirk Library.
October Holiday Activities
You'll find a variety of activities for youngsters, including coding taster sessions for ages 8+, and story and craft sessions for younger children. Regular events like LEGO club, craft club and Teen book groups continue in October.
Halloween Book Chat
This spooky season join us for a special seasonal book club. We're meeting on the Monday before Halloween to discuss our favourite spine-tingling stories, with a focus on Shirley Jackson's classic We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Don't worry if you haven't read our main book, you can borrow a copy from the library or just come along for the chat.
Book Blether - Falkirk Libraries' brand new book festival
Newly-crowned Bloody ScotlandDebut Prize winner David Goodman joins two of the best authors writing in Scotland today for our brand new book festival.
Book Blether is on Saturday 19th November at Denny Library. It also features fellow prize-winning author Kate Foster and best-selling crime writer Marion Todd. You'll also find a Christmas bookshop, courtesy of Ink Spot and Silverleaf Booksellers.
There's lots more to tell you about, but we couldn't fit all in! Keep up to date with what's happening on our websites and social channels.
Thanks for reading. See you soon!
19/09/2025