For the Love of Books

Pari is home and ready to face a new challenge from Bea alongside Jennie. Catch up with them both and see if any of the books they have been enjoying want to find their way onto your 'to-read' list.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using the hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Pari is still on an adventure, so for this Bea's Books edition episode Jennie is joined by a previous stand-in, Mark.The theme given to them this week by Bea is Bookshop. There are plenty of ways of finding a book relating to bookshops but how do Jennie and Mark do it? Well, you'll need to grab the headphones to find out and see if either of them can convince you to add their books to your reading list. Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using the hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

This is Probably Not a podcast episode you'll want to miss as Jennie returns to the For the Love of Books podcast with a new Bea's Books edition. We haven't forgotten Pari, our other regular host. She's having a little day off so Jennie has drafted in help from Andrew, who you might recognise from our That Didn't Happen in the Book! episodes. We're sure that both Jennie and Andrew are up to the task set to them this week by Bea - Probably Not. An usual theme, but we think by the end of the episode you might have added to your 'To-read' pile.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using the hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

We're back with a new Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast. This week's theme picked by Bea was Hidden Figures. We all know that our hosts, Jennie and Pari, are more than a match for the themes they are given and will have a great set of books to talk about. You might even be convinced to pick up one or two of them on your next visit to your local library.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using the hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Jennie and Pari are back with a new challenge from Bea. This week's theme is Sounds Like a Fairytale - something that we're sure every reader or book lover can feel attached too. Who doesn't like a fairytale right? As always, we're sure Jennie and Pari will be up to the task and have some great reading suggestions for our listeners to look into and maybe even pop onto their 'to-read' list. Will it be you? Grab the headphones and listen to find out.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using the hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Summer has definitely been in the air, even Bea has been feeling the heat.So she set Jennie and Pari the theme Summer Vibes for the new Bea's Books episode on For the Love of Book.Catch up with them to see what books they've got to chat about in this episode and discover if you can be tempted to add them to your summer reading pile.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

What would you do if you knew another fantastic Bea's Book episode of the For the Love of Books podcast was coming out? We hope you'd grab the headphones and enjoy it. Catch up with Jennie and Pari to see how they take on Bea's latest theme - What Would You Do? We're pretty sure they'll have some great book recommendations for you to take a look at during your next visit to one of our libraries. Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

After looking at faraway places in the last episode, now Jennie and Pari are looking a little Closer To Home for this episode's inspiration. Bea's challenge this week is Closer To Home and we're sure you'll enjoy hearing about the books that Jennie and Pari pick. Maybe a few might even make it to your 'To-Read' pile.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Join us for another fantastic episode of Bea's Books where Jennie and Pari will take on Bea's theme of Faraway Places.Let them tell you about the books that this made them think of and see if you fancy adding any of them to your next reads. Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Knock knock! Who is there? Jennie and Pari with another fantastic Bea's Books episode of our For the Love of Books podcast. Bea has set them another challenging theme, but we know that they both will come up with some great reads to hit the target. Hopefully some of them might even make it to your 'To-Read' pile.

Sometimes we'd all to put something back in the box, and that's exactly what Bea has challenged Jennie and Pari to do this week.Join them as they take on Bea's new theme and discover some great new reads to add to your 'to-read' pile.Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

It's Book Week Scotland, which this year has the theme of Scotland's Stories. Our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, had the chance to chat with Storyteller and Author, Allison Galbraith, about her book Lanarkshire Folk Tales which is full of great stories from the local area.We also get the chance to find out more about her Folk Tales of Lanarkshire project that she's been involved in with Airdrie Library.Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Book Week Scotland is almost upon us with a national celebration of books and reading happening from November 14-20. We have lots of great special events happening in our libraries - and in person too for what seems like the first time in a long time. Our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, managed to catch up with Drew Feeney, our Librarian from Airdrie Library, and Thomas Clark, our Librarian at Coatbridge Library, to talk through some of the events in detail and we also reveal more about the rest of the programme too.Listen in to find out if there are events that you want to come along to, and get a chance to read the books before the visits.

It was Libraries Week recently and we had loads of great events. Our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, managed to track down some of the staff involved to get a little overview of what happened and how, in some cases, these events lead to future plans.Hilary Petrie gives us an insight into the Philosophy Cafe event at Motherwell Library which focussed on VR and AR technologies and how they could impact our lives in the future. Phyllis Canavan tells us about the growing interest in family history groups in our libraries including a session we had at Viewpark Library. We had a couple of very special guests during the week too and we hear about them from Drew Feeney and Thomas Clark. TikTok star Len Pennie visited Airdrie Library to talk poetry, writing and the Scots language - listen on for an exclusive reading of one of her works. Finally, we hear about Anne Donovan's visit to Coatbridge Library and the added value that author visits provide for our library members.Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings we'd always appreciate a rating too.

In the lead-up to National Poetry Day 2022, North Lanarkshire Libraries held a poetry competition. The prize for the winning poems was to have them published in a collection on BorrowBox - the library eBook service.We decided to go one step further and create this special podcast episode featuring readings of all of the poems selected for the eBook. Join us and listen in on a great way to celebrate National Poetry Day.The poems included are:The Baldernock Churchyard Faeries by James DG Beattie | Read by Judy McGuireIt's Only a Hedgehog by Craig Blades | Read by Susan WilsonTragedy by LJ Bryant | Read by Peter BenassiMontague Masked by Erin Caullay | Read by Craig TobinLockdown by Elizabeth Clarke | Read by Hilary PetrieThe Lonely Shore by Steven Gallagher | Read by Kathryn EppsThe River by David Harper | Read by Russell BrownScottish Sunshine by Harry Jack | Read by Jean EwartThe Castlecary Horseman by Albert MacBeath | Read by Andrew DavidsonMy Class by Ann McGonnell | Read by Gillian HarleyMorgan Glen by Rose Macgregor | Read by Alison WalshThe Isle O' Skye by Stuart McLean | Read by Thomas ClarkThe Falling Man by Mick O'Neill | Read by Ekaterine TsurtsumiaHagg-is by Cameron Tonner | Read by Phyllis CanavanDon't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings we'd always appreciate a rating too.

September ends with our partner organisation Macmillan Cancer Support celebrating the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.Our libraries have always enjoyed getting involved and raising money for such a great cause. In our new podcast episode, Chris Wilson - our E-Services Librarian is joined by Craig Tobin - our Macmillan Project Manager. Hear firsthand some of Craig's experiences, why he thinks it's an important occasion and of course what book he'll be reading with his coffee this year.Some of our libraries are taking part this year and you can find out more details at www.culturenl.co.uk/coffeemornings.Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

In today's podcast, our E-Services Librarian is joined by children's author Hannah Peckham. Hannah is the award-winning author of the Conker series - featuring a loveable chameleon discovering how to deal with emotions and friendships.Find out more about Hannah's inspiration, hear about her own captive audience for her stories and why stories on children's mental health and well-being are important to her.Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Our summer activities programme this year had a big digital element. Our LogintoLearn team toured our libraries with various coding activities and digital experiences for kids to get involved in.With digital technology playing a bigger part in everyone's life, Chris Wilson - our E-Services Librarian, is joined by Hilary Petrie and Phyllis Canavan to find out what experiences the kids had during the summer and what they can look forward to in the near future.There's also some advice for anyone looking to take some baby steps into the world of coding.Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

We decided for our episode back with the new season to let you guys know what we have been reading in the summer months. Our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, searched out a few friends from across our libraries to give you the details and hopefully inspire you to find a new read that you've not heard of yet. Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

It's always an exciting time when we get new Librarians joining our team, and we're excited to give you the chance to find out more about them too.Chris Wilson, our E-Services Librarian, is joined on this episode by Thomas Clark and Joanne McKeown, our latest Librarians to become part of North Lanarkshire Libraries. Thomas is our Librarian at Coatbridge Library and Joanne is based in Motherwell Library.Listen in to find out why they decided to get into the profession, some of their own reading recommendations and much more. This is the finale to our season 5 of the podcast. But we'll be back again soon with more great episodes.Don't forget to you can leave us feedback on our podcast using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.