SATURDAY 8TH – FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2008
Edinburgh's Festival of Libraries: Celebrating Edinburgh’s Libraries!
Includes an opening Fair this Saturday at Adam House, Chambers Street 10am – 4pm. There are also events running all week, one-off talks and workshops and the Festival ends with a panel discussion on the Future of the Book.
Selected highlights more and details from the website above:
Edinburgh Geologists from Enlightenment to Contemporary - An exhibition showcasing the work and profiles of well-known earth scientists from the city. British Geological Survey, Murchison House.
Scaley Tails & Twinkling Tiaras with Vivian French. McDonald Road Library, 9th Nov
Princess Poppy with Janey Jones. Central Library, 14th Nov.
Copy of Robert Thornton's stunning florilegium “The Temple of Flora” along with other Thornton works. Library Foyer, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Creative Writing Workshops led by Bashabi Fraser, children's writer, poet and editor. Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, 10th & 13th Nov.
Scottish Crime Night with Allan Guthrie & Tony Black. Leith Library, 11th Nov.
Meet the Makar, Ron Butlin, Edinburgh's Poet Laureate. Central Library, George IV Bridge, 11th Nov.
The Edward Clark Collection, A talk about one of the most significant collections in the country, consisting of around 5000 items illustrating the development of the book from the 15th century. Napier University, Merchiston Library, 11th & 13th Nov.
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