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The Adventures of Andy Kershaw
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To say Andy Kershaw has led a varied life is an understatement. From being Billy Bragg's driver to presenting Whistle Test and Live Aid, then going on to report for the BBC from Iraq, North Korea and Rwanda. Catch him while he's taking a rare sit down to talk about his life.
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22 Oct 7.30pm • Cancelled The Arches, Glasgow
Alasdair Gray: Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012
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An interview and reading with Alasdair Gray to launch his new book, Every Short Story from 1952 to 2012.
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2 Aug 6pm Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Arts & Crafts Scrapbooking
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Start work on your very own scrapbook every Tuesday during the summer, making use of the GWL's extensive hoard of creative paper, gems and embellishments. For women only.
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3 Jul–7 Aug Tue & Thu 1–3pm Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow
Behold, I Bring you Tidings of Great Joy
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A complete reading, by seven voices from the Anglican community, of the Gospel according to St Luke. Part of the West End Festival.
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19 Jun 6pm Glasgow University Chapel, Glasgow
The Better Crack Club
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Regular storytelling club for adults.
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15 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Book Group and Craft Club for Children
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Reading and discussing books, alongside arts and crafts activities for ages 5–11.
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9 Jun 10.15am
23 Jun 10.15am
7 Jul 10.15am 		Elder Park Library, Glasgow
Book Launch: Colin Poole and Tawona Sithole
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Two Glasgow-based poets launch their new collections, Verse Versus the Bourgoisie and In Living Spirit, with a night of spoken word and music.
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31 May 6.30pm CCA, Glasgow
Book Signing: Dougie Bell
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Author Dougie Bell talks about his two books Two Cooks and a Suitcase and The Half Canned Cooks at this signing accompanied by chilli and drinks. Booking is essential.
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9 Dec Sun 6–7pm & 7–8pm Lupe Pintos, Glasgow
Bounce and Rhyme
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Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time.
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24 May–26 Jul Thu 12.15–1.15pm Springburn Library, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1–2pm Library at The Bridge, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1.30–2.30pm Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
25 May–30 Jul Mon & Fri 10.30–11.30am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Anniesland Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Pollokshields Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Shettleston Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11am–noon Cardonald Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12.30pm Elder Park Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Langside Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Mitchell Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11am–noon Gorbals Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11.30am–12.30pm Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 1.30–2.30pm Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Maryhill Library & Learning Centre, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Barmulloch Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Riddrie Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 2.15–3.15pm Milton Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Partick Library, Glasgow
30 May 10.30am Pollok Library And Leisure Centre, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Baillieston Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Drumchapel Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Ibrox Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Possilpark Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Govanhill Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Castlemilk Library, Glasgow
1 Jun–27 Jul Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30am Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow
Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair
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Howard Marks, aka best selling author and international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager of MC5, John Sinclair. Part of the West End Festival.
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5 Jun 7.30pm Òran Mór, Glasgow
Chris Brookmyre
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The novelist discusses his sequel to Where the Bodies Are Buried, a book about the shadowy world of a little-known side of Glasgow.
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16 Jun 9.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Cracking On: Picnic Poetry
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A picnic and some poetry, taking in the positive sides of ageing with verse from AC Clarke, Margaret Christie, Joy Howard, Eleanor Livingstone, Helena Nelson, Sheila Templeton and Margaret Wood. Bring or buy a sandwich and meet on the back green of An Clachan café in Kelvingrove Park. Booking is essential.
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11 Jul Noon An Clachan, Glasgow
Dear Vampa with Ross Collins
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Hear the award-winning tale of a vampire family puzzling at their neighbours' unusual habits (like enjoying sunshine and going to sleep at night). Suitable for P2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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15 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman
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Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and songs as well as a look at the publication of the Kilmarnock Edition and Burns’ career as an exciseman. Part of Booked! Festival of Words.
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31 May 7.30pm Dumbarton Library, Dumbarton
Explore Nature Through Poetry
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David Betteridge leads an exploration of nature in all its vigour and variety, and how it has been recorded in verse. Part of the West End Festival.
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7 Jun 2pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Fairytale Fun
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Whether you're a Cinderella girl or a Beauty and the Beast boy, there's fairytale fun for all with crafts, stories and games. Part of the West End Festival.
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18 Jun 3.30pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
19 Jun 3.30pm Partick Library, Glasgow
20 Jun 3.30pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Féile na Gaeilge Glaschú: Oíche na Scriobhneoirí – Writers Night
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Writers from the writers’ group Ciorcal Scríbhneoireachta Gaoth Dobhair, from the Donegal Gaeltacht, visit Scotland together for the first time and read from their collection of poems and short stories go dtí an lá ban, joined by local Gaelic writers. There's also music from musicians native to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
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9 Jun 7.30pm CCA, Glasgow
Gaelic & Scots/English Writing Groups
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Series of workshops for writing in Gaelic or Scots and English, ending in a showcase on 25 Jun.
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16 Apr–11 Jun Mon 7–9pm
Gaelic group with Catriona Lexy-Campbell & Maureen McLeod. 		Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow
25 Jun 7pm
Combined showcase of work by the Scots/English and Gaelic writing groups. 		Scottish Writers' Centre, Glasgow
Ginger Nut with Chani McBain
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A nutty new tale from Chani McBain about a blond boy who yearns to have ginger hair like the rest of his family. Suitable for P1/P2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Glasgow Poetry Book Group
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An informal discussion where all are welcome.
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30 May 7.30pm
This time the group discusses two poetry pamphlets: Maitreyahandhu's The Bond and Christy Ducker's Armour. 		CCA, Glasgow
Glasgow Poetry Week
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A celebration of the spoken and written word, with events dotted around Glasgow's poetical corners. Launches and happenings will cover most tastes with the city's finest literary organisations encouraging everyone from hardcore stanza fans to the verse-cautious to have a dabble.
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28 Sep–7 Oct Times vary Various venues, Glasgow
The Human Library
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A mystery talk about 'a library where books are people and reading is a conversation'. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun Noon Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Inspiring Books
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Get inspiration from the museum's objects and produce your own miniature book in this entry-level workshop. Booking is essential.
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2 Jun 1pm St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
Julia Donaldson
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Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson shares some of her favourite books. Kids can perform their own stories for Julia as well. Suitable for P3–4 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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14 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
14 Jun 1.15pm Partick Library, Glasgow
Katie Morag & the Dancing Class with Mairi Hedderwick
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Another enchanting tale about young Katie Morag, who really, really doesn't want to go to ballet lessons. Ages 5+. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun 2.30pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow

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