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Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth
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31 May May 31, 7.45pm Witch: Reading A reading of poet Damian Walford Davies's collection of poems about the tensions in a Suffolk village in the throes of the witchcraft hunts of the…
The Alley Cat, 4 Denmark Street, London WC2H
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11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm–10pm
2 Jul Mon 7.30pm–10pm 		The Book Stops Here Listen to short readings of work by authors.
An Clachan, Off La Belle Place, Glasgow
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11 Jul Noon Cracking On: Picnic Poetry A picnic and some poetry, taking in the positive sides of ageing with verse from AC Clarke, Margaret Christie, Joy Howard, Eleanor Livingstone…
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
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26 Jun–29 Jun Tue–Fri 8pm Whatever Gets You Through the Night Live show that is just the tip of a multimedia iceberg involving an album, a collection of writing and a film. Created as a Vital Spark…
Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol
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31 May May 31, 7.30pm Regular Music II And Kaffe Matthews The band and composer performs experimental music accompanied by readings from the ends of Modernist literature including James Joyce's Ulysses and…
Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, Fareham
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18 Oct Oct 18, 7.30pm Andrew Motion: Silver The poet and author talks about his novel Silver, reads excerpts from his work and answers questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate.
Balgreen Library, 173 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
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7 Jun 10.30am
5 Jul 10.30am
2 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Bath Central Library, Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath
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5 Jun Jun 5, 4pm–5pm
3 Jul Jul 3, 4pm–5pm 		Chatterbooks (Ages 7-11) Children can talk about books, play games and complete quizzes.
The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road, London EC1R
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Upstairs
19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm
17 Jul Jul 17, 7.30pm 		Poltroon: A Literary Saloon Talks and readings from authors, writers and performers.
Beverley Library, Library Champney Road, Beverley
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7 Jun Jun 7, 4.15pm–5.15pm
5 Jul Jul 5, 4.15pm–5.15pm
2 Aug Aug 2, 4.15pm–5.15pm 		Chatterbooks (Ages 7-11)
Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh
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25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
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Pavilion Theatre
19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm, doors 6.45pm 		The Big Book Group Authors Sarah Rayner and Glen Duncan talk to writer Craig Melvin about their work and their favourite books.
The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1
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18 Jun Jun 18, 6.30pm–7.45pm Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: The Poet In The Garden: Reading Actors read poems inspired by the garden, including Yeats's Down By The Salley Gardens and Ode To A Nightingale and Eliot's A Dedication To My Wife.
Foyle Suite, Centre For Conservation
30 May May 30, 1pm–2pm, booking essential 		Show-And-Tell With Leverhulme Artist In Residence Christopher Green: Reading Readings and songs based on artist Green's residency at the British Library.
The Burton Taylor Studio, Gloucester Street, Oxford
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23 Jun Jun 23, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Live Canon's Big Olympic Warm Up A performance of sport-themed poems that have been nominated to be engraved on the Olympic village's wall.
The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 8pm Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
The CatStrand, High Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas
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20 Jun 7pm Catstrand Open Stage Poets, singers, songwriters and anyone else who has a party turn up their sleeves are welcome to this open stage night. Price includes a glass of…
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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9 Jun 7.30pm Féile na Gaeilge Glaschú: Oíche na Scriobhneoirí – Writers Night Writers from the writers’ group Ciorcal Scríbhneoireachta Gaoth Dobhair, from the Donegal Gaeltacht, visit Scotland together for the first time and…
Central Library, The Wellgate, Dundee
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Steps Theatre
7 Jun 7pm 		An Evening with the Nethergate Writers The writing group read from their latest anthology A Private View.
Steps Theatre
12 Jul 7pm 		A Pound of Flesh Three renowned Scottish novelists, Alex Gray, Tony Black and Doug Johnstone, band together to talk about life as a crime writer.
Central Library, 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Chapter, Market Road, Cardiff
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7 Jun Jun 7, 9.30pm Digital Storytelling Festival One day of talks by speakers including storyteller Annie Correal and Joe Lambert from the Center For Digital Storytelling, California and break out…
7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm Seren: Reading Author Grahame Davies and novelist and journalist Horatio Clare read excerpts from their work, including Davies poetry collection Lightning Under…
City Café, 19 Blair Street, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 8pm The Dead Poets Slam Local performance poets morph into their literary heroes as they honour and remix classic poetry for a slam audience. The competition's open to…
Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Uxbridge
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2 Jun Jun 2, 3.30pm From Rations To Rock And Roll An exploration through performances and activities of the first decade of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, with events taking place in the auditorium…
Cosby Library, Park Road, Leicester
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4 Jun Jun 4, 6pm–7pm
2 Jul Jul 2, 6pm–7pm
6 Aug Aug 6, 6pm–7pm
3 Sep Sep 3, 6pm–7pm
1 Oct Oct 1, 6pm–7pm 		Crime Reading Group
Council Chambers, Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street, Ayr
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1 Jun 10am Hipshot Big Burns Comp Youngsters compete in a 'battle of the Bards', showing there's a wealth of junior love for Burns out there too. Part of Burns an' a' That.
Crail Parish Church, Marketgate North, Crail
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30 Jun 2.30pm Richard Mabey: Writing the Natural World Richard Mabey is one of the most influential nature writers of his generation, with a list of titles as long as a wild strawberry creeper. His…
Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne Academy Bridgeview Road, Aboyne
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13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary Aboyne and Deeside Festival Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered…
Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay
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1 Jun Jun 1, 8.30pm–10.30pm
6 Jul Jul 6, 8.30pm–10.30pm
3 Aug Aug 3, 8.30pm–10.30pm
7 Sep Sep 7, 8.30pm–10.30pm
5 Oct Oct 5, 8.30pm–10.30pm 		Open Mike Evenings An opportunity to showcase your own material, whether it is music, poetry, readings.
Donald Hope Library, High Street, London SW19
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5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 10.30am–11.30am
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 10.30am–11.30am
7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 10.30am–11.30am 		Adult Reading Groups
Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Drumbrae Drive, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton
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31 May 7.30pm The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and…
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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7 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Inky Fingers Minifest A grassroots minifest, born from the Edinburgh lit scene, which celebrates the best of spoken word and experimental practices. With word slams…
Elder Park Library, 228a Langlands Road, Glasgow
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9 Jun 10.15am
23 Jun 10.15am
7 Jul 10.15am 		Book Group and Craft Club for Children Reading and discussing books, alongside arts and crafts activities for ages 5–11.
Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, Edinburgh
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6 Jun 7pm Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair Howard Marks, aka best-selling author and former international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager…
The Firestation, The Old Court House St Leonards Road, Windsor
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Auditorium
21 Jun Jun 21, 7.45pm–10pm 		Book Swap
Firth Park Library, 439-443 Firth Park Road, Sheffield
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6 Jun Jun 6, 4pm–5pm
4 Jul Jul 4, 4pm–5pm
1 Aug Aug 1, 4pm–5pm 		Chatterbooks Reading Group (Ages 8-12) Children's book reading group.
Fountainbridge Library, 137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh
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28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
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2 Aug 6pm Alasdair Gray: Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012 An interview and reading with Alasdair Gray to launch his new book, Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012.
Gateshead Central Library, 133 Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
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18 Jun Jun 18, 2pm–3.30pm
16 Jul Jul 16, 2pm–3.30pm
20 Aug Aug 20, 2pm–3.30pm 		Poetry Reading Group A reading of poems written by the group or by other writers.
Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street, Edinburgh
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1 Jun 10.30am
6 Jul 10.30am
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
12 Jun 10.30am
10 Jul 10.30am
14 Aug 10.30am 		Polish Bookbug Session A Polish language version of the monthly story and rhyme time for under fours.
Glasgow University Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow
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19 Jun 6pm Behold, I Bring you Tidings of Great Joy A complete reading, by seven voices from the Anglican community, of the Gospel according to St Luke. Part of the West End Festival.
Glasgow Women's Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, Glasgow
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21 Jun 5.30pm Mother Courage: Stories of Women and War Writers Zoe Lambert and Michelle Green discuss the impact of war and the principles behind their short story collections, The War Tour and Jebel…
Granton Library, 29 Wardieburn Terrace, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10
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12 Jun–13 Jun Jun 12 & 13, 7.30pm, mat Jun 13, 1.30pm Live Canon's Big Olympic Warm Up A performance of sport-themed poems that have been nominated to be engraved on the Olympic village's wall.
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath
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9 Jun Jun 9, 9.30pm–11pm Bishi, Kiku Day, Joanna MacGregor, Martynas Levickis And Genevieve Wilkins The ensemble provides the contemporary musical backdrop to readings of works by Angela Carter, with presenter Marina Warner and reader Harriet Walter.
Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose
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14 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Borders Book Festival Taking place in the National Trust's Georgian Harmony Garden, the Borders Book Festival attracts world-class literary figures, this year featuring…
16 Jun 6pm Hilary Mantel Possibly Britain's greatest living novelist, Hilary Mantel discusses her new novel, Bring up the Bodies, the haunting sequel to Man Booker…
17 Jun 1.30pm Horrid Henry with Francesca Simon Over-6s only
Francesca Simon talks about what inspired her to create the world inhabited by Horrid Henry, Moody Margaret and Perfect Peter, and introduces Horrid…
16 Jun 4.30pm Jennie Erdal The ghostwriter discusses her new book, a debut novel under her own name.
17 Jun 12.15pm Ping! with Chae Strathie A whirlwind ride across the universe involving aliens, monsters and things that go bump in the night. Help create your own scary monster from The…
14 Jun 7.30pm Prue Leith The founder of Leith's restaurant presents her turbulent memoir of life at the forefront of gastronomy.
The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, 5–22 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 6.30pm Scotsman Literary Dinner Prestigious summer dinner event with special guest AS Byatt in conversation with Scotland on Sunday literary editor Stuart Kelly, plus a…
The Horse Hospital, 30 Colonnade, London WC1N
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7 Jun Jun 7, 6.30pm, doors Ben Marcus And Tom McCarthy: Author Event The authors talk about and read excerpts from their work, including Marcus's The Flame Alphabet and McCarthy's C.
Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, London E1
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16 May–30 May Wed 4pm–5pm
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 4pm–5pm
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 4pm–5pm 		Bright Young Book Stars Children's Bookgroup (Ages 5-12) Children can read and discuss a variety of books.
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
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27 Jun 2pm Sara Maitland: Fairy Tales in Enchanted Woods Author Sara Maitland explores the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and gives a guided outdoor walk in the grounds of Kellie Castle. Suitable…
Kilrenny Church, Kilrenny, Anstruther
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29 Jun 2.30pm Richard Holloway: A Personal Pilgrimage Author, atheist and former bishop Richard Holloway reads from and talks about his memoir Leaving Alexandria. Part of East Neuk Festival.
Kirkliston Library, 16 Station Road, Kirkliston
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5 Jun 1.45pm
15 Jun 10.30am
3 Jul 1.45pm
20 Jul 10.30am
7 Aug 1.45pm
17 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
The Lantern Theatre, 18 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield
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9 Jun Jun 9, 7.30pm Words Aloud Readings of poetry, prose and spoken word.
Leaf On Bold Street, 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool
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7 Jun Jun 7, 7pm James Fearnley The writer and musician reads from his book about The Pogues.
Leith Library, 28–30 Ferry Road, Edinburgh
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5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, London E11
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4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 7pm–10pm
2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 7pm–10pm
6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 7pm–10pm 		Play Reading Group A reading session featuring excerpts of plays.
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly
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21 Jun 7pm Iain Banks: Stonemouth Iain Banks discusses his new novel Stonemouth, a homecoming tale set in a small estuary town north of Aberdeen.
30 May 7pm Ian Rankin Creator of Inspector Rebus and award winning author Rankin reads from his latest book The Impossible Dead and discusses his life in literature.
London School Of Economics, Houghton Street, London WC2A
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Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
31 May May 31, 6.30pm–8pm 		The Egyptian Revolution: Where From And Where To?: Author Event Writer Ahdaf Soueif talks about direction of the country and reads excerpts from her work.
Loudoun Hall, 1 Boat Vennal, Ayr
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2 Jun Noon Robert Burns Live Christopher Tait, leading Burns performer, gives his take on some of the poets best known works, including To A Mouse and Tam O'Shanter. Part of…
The Main Street Trading Company, Main Street, St Boswells
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30 May To be confirmed Sarah Fraser: The Last Highlander Sarah Fraser reads from her latest offering, The Last Highlander, which is about one of Scotland's most notorious romantic figures, Simon Fraser…
McDonald Road Library, 2 McDonald Road, Edinburgh
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8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
1 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11am Polish Bookbug Session A Polish language version of the monthly story and rhyme time for under fours.
Moredun Library, 92 Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Morningside Library, 184 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Muirhouse Library, 15 Pennywell Court, Edinburgh
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22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
National Trust: Bateman's, Burwash, Etchingham
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8 Aug Aug 8, 11am–4.30pm, gates 10am Just So Story Day: A Celebration Of Stories Themed activities, including a trail, listening to or reading Kipling's stories, make a flicker book and writing your own stories.
23 Jun–24 Jun Jun 23 & 24, 10am–4.30pm Kipling Weekend: Talk A series of readings and talks about the author's life and work.
Newington Library, 17–21 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham
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Auditorium
7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm 		Andrew Motion: Silver The poet and author talks about his novel Silver, reads excerpts from his work and answers questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate.
9 Jun Jun 9, 6.30pm Shake The Dust: Performance Poetry The east regional final of the competition as young people perform original work on the theme of the Olympics.
The Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton
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19 Jun Jun 19, 1pm–2pm, doors 1.15pm Poetry On A Plate: Mothers And Daughters Members of the Octagon Theatre Company read prose and poetry by famous writers.
The Old Brewery, Burnside Place, Cromarty
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7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary Black Isle Words In the cosy setting of the Old Brewery, this festival places an emphasis on local writers and an informal environment. Events include a ceilidh…
Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, Glasgow
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5 Jun 7.30pm Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair Howard Marks, aka best selling author and international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager of MC5…
Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 10.30am
7 Jul 10.30am
4 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
20 Jun 10.30am James Robertson James Robertson reads from And The Land Lay Still. Booking is essential.
Peedie Kirk Hall, Palace Road, Kirkwall
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25 Jun 5.30pm Ron Ferguson Refreshments are provided. Ron Ferguson talks about his recent biography, George Mackay Brown: The Wound and the Gift, exploring Mackay Brown's…
Piershill Library, 30 Piersfield Terrace, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay
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9 Dec Dec 9, 7.30pm A Yuletide Evening With Gervase Phinn The writer presents stories, poems and readings on the theme of Christmas.
Plympton Library, Harewood Close, Plymouth
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1 Jun Jun 1, 10.30am
21 Jun Jun 21, 5.45pm–6.45pm
6 Jul Jul 6, 10.30am
19 Jul Jul 19, 5.45pm–6.45pm
3 Aug Aug 3, 10.30am
16 Aug Aug 16, 5.45pm–6.45pm 		Adult Reading Groups
Portobello Library, 14 Rosefield Avenue, Portobello, Edinburgh
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23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Prestoungrange Gothenburg, 227–229 High Street, Prestonpans
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3 Jun 1pm Poets and Pans: A Tapestry of Poets Collaborative poetry performance event bringing together the skills of three different writers' groups. An array of local poets are presided over by…
Pulp Fiction, 43 Bread Street, Edinburgh
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21 Jun 7pm Chris Beckett & Southern Tenant Folk Union Award-winning sci-fi author Chris Beckett celebrates the recent release of his novel Dark Eden with a reading from the book, a Q&A session and…
Ratho Library, 6 School Wynd, Ratho, Edinburgh
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24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Reid Concert Hall, University of Edinburgh, Bristo Square, Edinburgh
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30 May 7pm John Irving An evening with the bestselling author of The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, in conversation with John Boyne. In one of only two UK…
Riverhouse, Riverhouse Barn Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames
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7 Jun Jun 7, 7.45pm–9.15pm Riverhouse Readers The reading group discuss the chosen book.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lane, Alloway, Ayr
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2 Jun 8pm Third Degree Burns: Homegrown Youthful singer/songwriter Little Fire presents an evening of songs and poetry from Scottish artists and musicians. Part of Burns an' a' That.
Rough Trade East, Brick Lane, London E1
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30 May May 30, 3pm Tav Falco: Reading The author and musical performer reads excerpts from his book Mondo Memphis, about the history and psychogeography of the city.
Royal British Legion, Tolbooth Street, Forres
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16 Jun 8pm Magical Moray Forres writing group forWORDS present a sparkling evening of poetry, music, sketches and, after the event, dancing.
Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh
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9 Jun 10am The Picts Stuart McHardy, author of A New History of the Picts, presents his vision of the ancient past, interpreting early Pictish symbols and shedding light…
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Edinburgh
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9 Jun 1.30pm In Your Own Time Poets from Newcastle's Northern Poetry workshop, including Dundee's own WN Herbert, read from their new anthology. There's a free glass of wine on…
6 Jun 6.30pm Laughing at the Clock: Aonghas MacNeacail Reading to celebrate Aonghas MacNeacail's 70th birthday and the launch of his new poetry collection.
23 Jun 2pm Simon Jackson/Torpedo Buoy, Poetry Book and Album Launch Multi-talented Simon Jackson, aka Torpedo Buoy, launches his poetry book Fragile Cargo and his new album Tomorrow when I awake as god. Live music…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, Edinburgh
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19 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Scottish International Storytelling Festival The 2012 edition of the festival that began as a celebration of oral folk tale traditions continues to spread its influence across the country, with…
8 Jun 7pm St. Philibert and the Devil Live performance of Patsy Dyer’s story of magic set in Elizabethan Oxfordshire, inspired by John Clare’s 'The Nutters'.
28 Jun 6pm The Warrior Poets: A Multinational Perspective on World War Two An event co-hosted by the Centre for the Study of the Two World Wars and the Scottish Poetry Library, exploring the poetry of World War Two with…
Seven Arts Centre, 31a Harrogate Road, Leeds
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6 Jun Jun 6, 8pm Wicked Words Showcase
Sighthill Library, 55 Sighthill Road, Edinburgh
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25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road, London SW8
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28 Jun Jun 28, 3pm–4pm
26 Jul Jul 26, 3pm–4pm
23 Aug Aug 23, 3pm–4pm 		Crime Reading Group
South Queensferry Library, 9 Shore Road, South Queensferry
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7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am
5 Jul 10.30am
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
St John At Hampstead, 14 Church Row, London NW3
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20 Jun Jun 20, 1pm Persecution, Suffering, Asylum And Hope: Readings Readings of work covering all aspects of the subject.
St Mary's House And Gardens, St. Marys The Street, Steyning
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2 Jun Jun 2, 3pm Jacquelyn Fugelle, Neil Jenkins, Adam Barker And Terence Allbright The soprano, tenor, violinist and pianist perform works by Peter Thorogood, as well as pieces that have influenced him. Plus readings by Gwyneth…
The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow
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9 Jun 4pm Tim Burgess: Telling Stories The Charlatans' Tim Burgess reads from his witty and candid autobiography and answers audience questions.
Stockbridge Library, 11 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh
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5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
3 Jul 10.30am
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Stoke Newington Library, Church Street, London N16
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21 Jun Jun 21, 4pm–5pm
19 Jul Jul 19, 4pm–5pm
16 Aug Aug 16, 4pm–5pm 		Chatterbooks Reading Group (Ages 8-12) Children's book reading group.
31 May May 31, 4.30pm–5.30pm
28 Jun Jun 28, 4.30pm–5.30pm
26 Jul Jul 26, 4.30pm–5.30pm
30 Aug Aug 30, 4.30pm–5.30pm 		Stokey Teenage Reading Worms
Tam O'Shanter Inn, 230 High Street, Ayr
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1 Jun 8pm Night of Burns Songs and poems celebrating Burns, with a special rendition of Tam O'Shanter at the very pub to inspire the poem. Part of Burns an' a' That.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, Glasgow
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8 Jun 8pm Reading Allowed A monthly evening of storytelling and poetry reading.
26 Jun 8pm Reading the Leaves Join guest writers for an evening of poetry and creative writing.
The Third Door, 45–47 Lothian Street, Edinburgh
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26 Jun 8pm
24 Jul 8pm 		Inky Fingers Open Mic A fresh platform for people who love words. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.
Thornton Little Theatre, Victoria Road East, Thornton-Cleveleys
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19 Jun Jun 19, 10.30am–12.30pm Play Reading
Tower Mill, Heart of Hawick, Kirkstile, Hawick
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16 Nov 7.30pm Meet the Makar: Liz Lochhead Our national poet, purveyor of the Gothic tradition paired with dry Scots wit, reads from some of her work and answers audience questions.

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