Halloween Reading

Today our Halloween Skeleton is reading 'The Fear' by Charlie Higson. This is the third book in Higson's series about children trying to survive when all the adults in the world have turned into Zombies! Perfect reading for Halloween- it's scary but brilliant!!

If you would like to borrow it, or would like any other scary book recommendations for Halloween, just ask at the library.

Halloween Reading

Today our Halloween Skeleton is reading:

Skulduggery Pleasant- The Faceless Ones by Derek Landy.

The newest Skullduggery book- Death Bringer has arrived in the library and the skeleton is reading his way through the series! If you would like to borrow any of the Skullduggery series just ask at the library.

Fashionable Reading!

The latest display in the library is all about Fashion! We have a variety of resources dedicated to Fashion, Fashion Designers and Art. If you would like to borrow a title, please come into the library.

Book of the week

This weeks Book of the Week is: Spooks- I am Grimalkin by Joseph Delaney

This latest chilling installment in the Wardstone Chronicles follows Grimalin, the terrifying witch assasin, feared wherever she is known. Grimalkin has made it her lifetime ambition to destroy the Fiend, avenging the brutal murder of her son.

Having grudingly joined forces with the Spook and his apprentice, Tom, and assisted them in the binding of the Fiend, she is now on the run. And her mission is deadly.

In order to bind the Fiend's spirit for ever Grimalkin must keep his severed head in her possession. No matter who- or what- come after it...................

If you wish to borrow this book, just ask at the library and we can reserve it for you.

Book events in Glasgow

Michael Moore- Appearing at the Mitchell Library in October!

Glasgow Libraries are hosting an appearance by the Oscar award winning film maker, Michael Moore, at the Mitchell library on October 20th at 5pm. This will be the only Scottish venue on his brand new show tour and will be followed by a book signing at 6pm. Tickets are available to buy from the Mitchell library in person or by telephone- 0141 3538000 and are priced at £8/£6.

More information on Michael Moore can be found here: http://www.michaelmoore.com/

Banned Books

If you have been into the library recently, you may be wondering why we have a table with books wrapped up in brown paper. The answer is that we are highlighting some books that have been challenged in both the UK and the US for various reasons, such as religious viewpoints, offensive language and unsuitability for the age group.

Some examples of books that have been banned are: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, Gossip Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar, and His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman.

All the books shown above are available to borrow from the library- feel free to ignore the sign telling you not to read these books!

If you would like more information on banned books, the National Library of Scotland is running a banned books exhibition until October 30th and entry is free! Please consult the National Library of Scotland's website for additional information: http://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/banned-books