New Tricks
Our New Tricks events are a varied set of activities aimed at adult library members that happen mainly in some of our town centre libraries.
Spaces are limited at events so booking is essential. Everyone can enjoy a great event and some tea, coffee and biscuits when possible.
New Tricks Events | Airdrie Library
Hallowe’en Screams
Tuesday 29 October, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Ghost stories and more (fancy dress optional!).
Author Visit | Murray Carr
Tuesday 5 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Meet local author Murray Carr and hear about his crime thriller ‘The Careful Killer’ set right here in Airdrie.
Summerlee of the Future
Tuesday 12 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join Project Officers, Drew and Neil, for a look at the exciting plans to develop Scotland’s much-loved Museum of Industrial Life and have your say on an even more exciting future.
Author Visit | TBC
Tuesday 19 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Author TBC.
Scottish Quiz
Tuesday 26 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Get your kilts out and form orderly teams for questions on all things Scottish.
Music
Tuesday 3 December, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Sing-a-long with a festive feel.
New Tricks Events | Cumbernauld Library
Author Visit | Sara Sheridan
Tuesday 8 October, 2.30pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join us at Cumbernauld Library for the visit of bestselling Scottish author Sara Sheridan and find out about her latest hit novel The Secrets of Blythswood Square. Do not miss the opportunity to hear from one of Scotland’s best novelists at your local library.
New Tricks Quiz
Tuesday 15 October, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
More tricky questions to test your knowledge. Bring your friends or come alone and make new ones.
Pom-Pom Crafts
Tuesday 22 October, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Get creative! No experience necessary.
Film – The Steamie
Tuesday 29 October, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
See the hilarious Scottish classic on the big screen.
Digital Dynamos
Tuesday 5 November, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Baffled by new technology? Phone getting you down? Need help with your tablet? Then you need our Digital Dynamos. Come and chat, bring your device – phones, tablets and laptops.
Local History
Tuesday 12 November, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
An afternoon with Carly Davidson, Cumbernauld Archivist. Ask questions, find answers!
New Tricks Events | Wishaw Library
Skills, Play and Activities for Retired Kindred Spirits
Fridays, 10am – 12pm | Wishaw Library
FREE | For more info: call on 01698 524960 or email wishawlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
A group for older people looking for others to spend time with and enjoy fun, activities and build friendships. Each week will give people the chance to take part in games and puzzles with refreshments on hand too.
