Timberbooks

08/09/2026

Just a gentle reminder if you've not booked your tickets yet ... our event with Tidelines Book Festival and Irvine Burns Club (Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum + Harbour Heritage) takes place the day after tomorrow!

If you'd like to know more about the new 'Tam o'Shanter' book that Alan Riach will be discussing, just follow the link: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2496/9781780279886 This is the definitive edition of one of the greatest works of Scottish literature 😍

We'll also have copies of Alan's latest book of poems at the event: 'What the Sea Gives' doesn't officially publish until 30 September, so you'll see it here first! https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2496/9781804253878

And if you'd like a guide through the varied and ever-evolving landscape of Scottish literature, we'll also be bringing along a few copies of Alan's earlier work, the definitive 'Scottish Literature: An Introduction' https://uk.bookshop.org/a/2496/9781910022955

So, join us at the stunning Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum + Harbour Heritage for what promises to be a fascinating and inspirational evening. Tickets can be booked via: https://tidelinesbookfestival.com/book-tickets/tam-o-shanter-a-tale-by-robert-burns/

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 📚

Bookshop.org UK

03/09/2026

We're thrilled to be the chosen booksellers for this joint event next week hosted by two of our favourite local organisations: Irvine Burns Club (Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum + Harbour Heritage) and Tidelines Book Festival.

If you haven't booked your tickets yet, please follow the link attached - they're selling fast!

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/08/2026

❤️ This Thursday 👇 ❤️

Celebrate the National Year of Reading by creating your own unique marbled bookmark. For ages 7-11 years, spaces are limited so contact the library directly to book. Sessions take place at the following times:
Thursday 13 August at Stevenston Library from 11am-12pm and West Kilbride Library from 2.30pm-3.30pm

04/08/2026

💖 A huge 'Thank you!' to Colin and all the team at West Kilbride Village Hall SCIO for organising their annual book-themed Treasure Hunt and supporting our high street. We're already looking forward to all things 'Paddington' for 2027! 💖

17/07/2026

😍 WOW!! 😍

13/07/2026

🤩 A date for your diary - West Kilbride, Monday 27 July (and other locations and dates) 🤩

Bookbug is back on tour for the Summer with free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and their families.

15/06/2026

🥳 Lyse Doucet has been awarded the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction for 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan' 🥳

Lyse Doucet's debut book is a richly crafted recent history of modern Afghanistan, told through the many people who lived and worked at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul whilst surviving decades of turbulence.

Link in first comment for more information and to purchase for delivery to any UK address ...

Thoughtful reading!
Michèle

Women's Prize

15/06/2026

🥳 Virginia Evans has been awarded the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction for 'The Correspondent' 🥳

Composed of letters to friends, family and real-life authors, 'The Correspondent' is an uplifting and moving novel that confronts the hubris of youth with the wisdom of older age. Through her 73-year-old protagonist Sybil Van Antwerp’s connection with the written word, Evans considers the choices we make, those we regret and unexpected second chances.

Link in first comment for more information and to purchase for delivery to any UK address ...

Happy reading!
Michèle

Women's Prize

11/06/2026

Are you ready to Make Your Mark this Summer? Collect stamps for joining the library, borrowing books, attending an event or visiting a different branch and you could be one of our Star Readers.
Fancy an extra challenge? Take part in our Book Bingo. Unlucky for some but we promise there won't be two little ducks, trombones or droopy drawers anywhere in the library! Contact your local branch for more details

21/05/2026

To celebrate Bookbug week this year we are sending you on a quest!
Use the picture to find out where Bookbug is hiding- if you know where it is pay the branch a visit today (during opening times, which you can find here - https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries-parks-leisure/libraries/find-library and tell the staff the phrase “ Bookbug’s Big Quest” The first 10 children under 5 years of age will receive a small Bookbug of their own to keep!
There will be 1 branch per day, and the prizes must be claimed on the day the post is published on Facebook.