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Plu Edinburgh
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Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
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
MHOR Festival
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A huge array of activities are on offer at this Jubilee weekend festival, themed half around 'A Very British Carry On' and half 'A Right Old Highland Fling'. Accordingly, you can expect a home-built raft race (no motors allowed, and each vessel must have its own Queen on board), two baking competitions (one for bread, one for cakes), a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs, mini olympics with wellie throwing and a tug-o-war, afternoon tea and a ceilidh. In the…
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3 Jun–4 Jun Mon noon; Sun 11am Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Hands On Activities and Storytelling at Plu
Date Location
Throughout the weekend there are hands on activities for young ones including Bookbug storytelling sessions, messy arts & crafts and Egyptian, ballet and belly dancing, as well as storytelling from Mrs Mash, Lea Taylor and Sylvia Troon. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
3 Harbours Arts Festival
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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
Airyhall Library Storytimes
Date Location
Stories and activities for ages 0–7 plus carers.
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30 May 3.15pm Airyhall Library, Aberdeen
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
Tiny Tales
Date Location
Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 6 months to 2 years.
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19 Jun Tue 10–10.40am & 11.30am–12.10pm
Seaside stories are the order of the day at June's session, with Rona Barbour. 		Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Books, Borders and Bikes
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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
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Falkirk Wheel 10
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A day of fun to celebrate ten years since the re-opening of the Forth & Clyde and Union canals, and the Falkirk Wheel, which connects the two in dramatic engineering style. There are myriad activities and entertainment both on land and on water, with a flotilla of 60 vessels, including the oldest passenger boat in Scotland, forming the centrepiece of the event. You can also have a go at canoeing, fishing, or even abseiling, take part in a raft race, join a guided walk, watch a theatre…
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7 Jul 10am The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
Fringe by the Sea
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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
Quentin Blake Exhibition – Every Picture Tells a Story
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Interactive storytelling workshops with songs and drawing inspired by the Quentin Blake exhibition at the museum. Ages 2–5. Places limited.
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12 Jun–19 Jun Tue 11am–noon Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
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
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
Bookbug Sessions
Date Location
Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4.
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30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10.30–11am Drongan Community Library, Drongan
30 Apr–25 Jun Mon 2–2.30pm Cumnock Community Library, Cumnock
1 May–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11am Galston Community Library, Galston
2 May–20 Jun Wed 11–11.30am Kilmaurs Community Library, Kilmaurs
3 May–21 Jun Thu 9.30–10am Mauchline Library, Mauchline
3 May–21 Jun Thu 11am–1pm Crosshouse Community Library, Crosshouse
4 May–22 Jun Fri 9.30–10am & 10.30–11am Stewarton Library, Stewarton
7 Jun 1.30pm Dalry Library, Dalry
8 Jun 10.30am Ardrossan Library, Ardrossan
11 Jun 10.30am Largs Library, Largs
11 Jun 1.30pm Skelmorlie Library, Skelmorlie
12 Jun 10am Dreghorn Library, Irvine
12 Jun 10.30am Beith Library, Beith
13 Jun 11am Millport Library, Isle of Cumbrae
14 Jun 10.30am Saltcoats Library, Saltcoats
14 Jun 1.30pm Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning
15 Jun 10.30am Bourtreehill Library, Irvine
19 Jun 10.30am West Kilbride Library, West Kilbride
21 Jun 10.30am Irvine Library, Irvine
22 Jun 10.30am Kilbirnie Library, Kilbirnie
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
Burns Stories
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Burns-themed storytelling workshop for young ones, mixing stories, games and arts & crafts. Ages 3+.
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2 Jun 10.30am Be Enchanted, Ayr
Byre Teenies
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Fun and stimulating storytelling and drama sessions for ages 0–4.
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4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 10am Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Creepy Crawly Critters
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Bugs and beasties abound in this storytelling, games and craft session. Ages 3–8. Part of the West End Festival.
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2 Jun 2.30pm Partick Library, 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
Fairies and Folklore
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Storytelling and fairy fun in Logan's Yurt.
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19 Jul 11am Logan Botanic Garden, Stranraer
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

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