National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall events are free and take place at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, unless we state otherwise.
December events | January events
List updated: 10 December.
December events
Getting started with the Moving Image Archive
The National Library of Scotland's Moving Image Archive has been collecting and preserving films since 1976. All of Scots life can be seen: adverts, documentaries, home movies, promotional films, amateur comedies, educational programmes and more. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the archive and guide you through getting the most from searching our catalogue. Workshop lasts around one hour.
Wednesday 12 December
18.00
Free. Book 'Getting started with the Moving Image Archive' on 12 December on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
Saturday 12 January
11.00
Free. Book 'Getting started with the Moving Image Archive' on 12 January on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
Christmas Film Screening
Our annual Christmas film screening takes place in the Kelvin Hall auditorium. Come along and enjoy films from the vaults of the Moving Image Archive, including some footage never seen before!
Wednesday 19 December
18.00
Free. Book 'Christmas Film Screening' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
January events
Japanese craft documentaries
'Design Kimono' (2017) and 'Live a tradition in Maramures, Romania' (2014)
This film screening and discussion is in partnership with Japan Desk Scotland. In the documentary 'Design Kimono', Kyoto-based Koji Yoshie releases his imagination within the framework of traditional stencil dyeing technique and traditional kimono design patterns. On the other hand, in the 'Live a tradition' film, Maramures-based Ioan Pop, improvises while he sings traditional folk tunes. Topics for discussion include how traditions are preserved and the role of creativity in this process.
Wednesday 9 January
18.00
Free. Book 'Japanese craft documentaries' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.