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West End Festival
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One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions .
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1 Jun–24 Jun Times vary West End, 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–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Woodside Library, Aberdeen
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
Jubilee Extravaganza
Date Location
Activities based on Roger Hargreaves' Little Miss Princess and the Very Special Party.
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2 Jun 10am Waterstone's, Renfrew
3 Harbours Arts Festival
Date Location
Ten days of art, music and storytelling in Prestonpans, Port Seton and Cockenzie. There are plenty of seafood stalls for the crustacean-hungry (not to mention plenty of non-seafood food stalls for those of that persuasion), plus kids' events, live music and a real ale tent.
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2 Jun–10 Jun Times vary Various venues, East Lothian
Bookbug Session
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun 1.45pm
15 Jun 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 1.45pm
20 Jul 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 1.45pm
17 Aug 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with Kristina Stephenson
Date Location
Interactive storytelling, props, music and funny songs make for big adventures with author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson. Ages 4–8.
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16 Jun 10.45am Harmony Garden, Melrose
St Monans Community Arts Festival
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Community-led festival exploring the arts with relation to the cultural background of the village St Monans. Children and families are welcome to take part in theatre productions and workshops, while private houses are opened up as venues for art exhibitions. There are choral, jazz, chamber and folk music events, a ceilidh and a strong emphasis on promoting the creative endeavours of those within the community – local poet Gordon Meade has been a guest in years past.
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7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary St Monans, Anstruther
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov–3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Books, Borders and Bikes
Date Location
A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes through literature and other art forms, visitors can also join woodland walks and storytelling cycle rides around the grounds. Past guests include Mark Thomas, Sir Menzies Campbell and David Starkey.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary Traquair House, Innerleithen
An Evening With Christopher Paolini
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A rare visit to the UK for the fantasy author. He discusses and signs copies of Inheritance, the final book in the heavily Tolkein-inspired Inheritance Cycle series.
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11 Jun 6.30pm Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Fringe by the Sea
Date Location
North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of the city can enjoy musical performances, book readings, kids' events, theatre shows and more, all against the backdrop of beautiful coastline and sea air, and without the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. Musical highlights in 2011 included Rachel Sermanni, Eddi Reader and Jake Cogan.
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary North Berwick, North Berwick
Toddler's Story Time
Date Location
Are you sitting comfortably? Then it's time for a storytelling session for little ones, with a different theme each time.
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5 Jun 2pm
This week Tracks of a Panda. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
12 Jun 2pm
This week Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
16 Jun 1.30pm
This time enjoy The Story of Peppa Pig. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
19 Jun 2pm
This week Harry and the Jaggedy Dragon. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
26 Jun 2pm
This week Otto the Book Bear. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
3 Jul 2pm
This week Hairy Hettie. 		Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Toddlers Tales
Date Location
Bring books to life while engaging in physical activity through stories and rhymes. Fun for parents/carers and children aged 3–5 to enjoy together.
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23 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11am Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 3.30–4.30pm Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11am Anniesland Library, Glasgow
The 13th Horseman with Barry Hutchison
Date Location
Drake is forced to join the four horsemen of the apocalypse as the new Death. Join Barry Hutchinson, king of apocalyptic comedy, for the crazy real-life stories that inspire his darkly funny, lightning-paced books.
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17 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Agatha Parrot with Kjartan Poskitt
Date Location
Daft stories, hilarity and brain-bending facts about the wacky world of maths. Ages 6–10.
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16 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Biggar Little Festival
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The name is something of a red herring as this small Lanarkshire is really punching above its weight with a programme of around 70 varied arts events put on by different community groups and local businesses, plus a couple of big name touring artists booked by the festival committee. Covering comedy, theatre, exhibitions, walks, dance and music of all kinds, the festival offers affordable local access to the arts for all.
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18 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Various Venues, Biggar
The Blackwell Children's Book Group
Date Location
An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month.
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18 Jun 5.45pm
9 Jul 5.45pm 		Blackwells, Edinburgh
Book Group and Craft Club for Children
Date Location
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
Bookbug Rhyme Session
Date Location
Interactive songs and stories for babies and toddlers, with Scottish Borders Libraries.
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16 Jun Sat 1.15–1.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Born frae the Sea!
Date Location
Tim Porteus tells tales of Prestonpans's salt panners with his big and wee friends. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
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7 Jun 2pm Prestonpans Infant School, Prestonpans
Budding Burns Stars
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The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+.
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2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm Be Enchanted, Ayr
The Buttons Family with Vivian French
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Join Cherry and Charlie and Baby Lou for songs, stories and fun. Help Charlie choose his new shoes, count Cherry's sneezes and see what happens when Baby Lou goes to stay with Gran. Ages 3–7.
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16 Jun 12.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Can You Write? with Eleanor Updale
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Create your own stories to match Eleanor Updale's illustrations and titles for unwritten tales, including the Uninvited Guests, Under the Rug and Archie Smith – Boy Wonder.
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17 Jun
(Over-8s only) 1.45pm 		Harmony Garden, Melrose
The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards
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The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards.
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16 Jun
(Over-9s only) 11am 		Harmony Garden, Melrose
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

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