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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.
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