Inverness Library

“The deep sea is a haunted house: a place in which things that ought not to exist move about in the darkness.”
― Julia Armfield, Our Wives Under the Sea

Copies of 'Our Wives Under the Sea' now available at the front desk!

Dia de los Mu***os is a beautiful and vibrant tradition dedicated to honouring, celebrating, and remembering loves ones who have passed. Families and friends of the deceased create altars and make offerings (ofrendas) of their loved one's favorite foods and drinks. The brightly coloured flower cempasúchil leads the spirits to the family altar with its strong and potent scent.

If you would like us to place a picture of a beloved family member, friend, or precious pet that has passed, please share their image in this post and we will print it on a handmade frame and place it on our altar which will stay up until November 3rd.

As a Mexican person myself, I am honored to share this part of my heritage with you and the people of our community.

We have a new reading challenge for our young readers!

Ask one of the team on your next visit to the Library, but in the meantime you can read more on the blog post below.
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https://www.highlifehighland.com/blog/posts/kick-off-good-reading-habits-with-high-life-highland-and-caley-thistle

Kick off good reading habits with High Life Highland and Caley Thistle Young readers can earn a free Caley Thistle match ticket by borrowing four library books.

Happening this Thursday! Even if you haven't read this title, please feel free to join us this week and pick up your copy for our November meet-up, our next read will be 'Our Wives Under the Sea'! Copies available now at the front desk.

No registration required, this is a free event.

Happening tomorrow!

No registration required, this is a free event. Come join the group to practice your Spanish speaking skills!

The next meeting of 'The Square Table' is coming up soon on Thursday, October 1st to discuss and talk about Queen Anne Stuart! Whether you're a regular attendee or a new member, we welcome you to join our engaging discussions. No booking required, this is a free event.

We hope to see you there!

As part of Wellness Week, we've opened up the boardroom and converted it into a quiet relaxation zone! With complimentary tea and coffee, dim lights, adult colouring pages, and a starry projection, feel free to step inside and unwind.

The room is available only for today until closing.
Ages 16+

September 11th is Book Club Day!

Celebrate the joys and wonders of reading with others by joining a book club at our library, we have a little something for everyone here.

✨ Silent Reading Club | Saturday, October 17th @ 1430: For those that enjoy quiet reading in good company, read something of your own or something borrowed. Refreshments provided, optional chat afterwards.

✨ Inverness Q***r Book Club | Thursday, October 1st @ 1730
Read, discuss, and discover q***r literature and authors! The next read is "In the Dream House", copies available now to borrow at the front desk!

On Tuesday, September 22nd, we'll be opening up the meeting room as a quiet space to relax and unwind. Tea and coffee will be made available, no booking or registration required, just find a spot to reset your mind, complete an adult colouring page, or maybe even finish a puzzle? Come journal and decompress.

No phone calls. Dim lighting. A cup of tea.

We understand the importance of ones physical, mental, and social wellbeing and want to show our support towards a healthier, happier you!

⭐ Feel free to share below what kind of things you enjoy doing that promote your well-being, maybe a dedicated reading hour? Maybe long works with your dog or biking on the weekends?