News and events

Change to advertised hours:

Due to staff shortages Orkney Archive will close at 5.00pm on Thursdays rather than the advertised time of 7.00pm until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Lunchtime Reading Group:

The reading group will meet once again at 1.00pm on Wednesday 6 August 2008, in the Carnegie Room. The book to be discussed will be The testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson, the story of Gideon Mack, a son of the manse raised in chilly austerity and dominated by a joyless father, who claims to have met the devil. Bring along your sandwiches and we'll supply tea or coffee.

Bookstart Rhymetime:

The next session of this popular event will be held in the MacGillivray Room at 10.30am on Friday 29 August 2008. Bring your baby along and join Patsy for a fun-filled session of songs and rhymes, specially chosen to provide stimulation for your baby. More information...

Team Read:

Orkney Library and Archive is on its marks and getting set to keep young people active and keep them reading throughout the summer holidays….with the Summer Reading Challenge™. More information...

IT Buddy:

For those who are novices in accessing the internet and email but would like to make use of the free access available in both our libraries, help will soon be available. From 1 July 2008 an IT Buddy will be available in Orkney Library & Archive to help get you started exploring the web. This a free service and will be available on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm to 6.45pm and Saturdays from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Appointments are preferred so please contact the library for further details or speak to a member of staff the next time you're in the library or archive.

Access to online catalogue:
The library catalogue is now online and can be accessed from the link above. Please note that library members will have to use their PIN to access their membership account when renewing loans etc. If you are a library internet user you will already know your PIN but if not please contact us to find out.