National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall events are free and take place at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, unless we state otherwise.
July events | August events | September events
List updated: 19 July.
July events
80 years of 'Beano'
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of 'The Beano' comic, we will be holding a fun-filled pop-up event at the National Library at Kelvin Hall. The very first edition of 'The Beano' dating from 1938 will be on display, as well as some rare 'Beano' treasures and comic book artwork.
Suitable for all ages, families very welcome. More about the 'Beano' display
Saturday 28 July
10.00-16.00
Free. No need to book, just drop-in.
August 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.
Tuesday 14 August
14.00
Free. Book 'Getting started with the Moving Image Archive' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
Film for family and local history
Find out how archive film can enhance your family or local history research. Learn about the range of material preserved by the Moving Image Archive from all over Scotland, and discover how it can help you uncover your past. Workshop lasts approximately one hour.
Wednesday 29 August
14.00
Free. Book 'Film for family and local history' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
September events
Discover maps at Kelvin Hall
Discover the wonders of our collection of over 2 million maps – find everything from town plans to star charts, early atlases to the latest digital mapping. More than 150,000 of these maps can now be viewed on our website. This introductory talk, and question and answer session, will last approximately one hour. It will be followed by a 30-minute supported session to help you get the most out of the website. To participate in this session, you will need to have registered for a reader’s card.
Wednesday 12 September
14.00
Free. Book 'Discover maps at Kelvin Hall' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
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 19 September
18.00
Free. Book 'Getting started with the Moving Image Archive' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.
The Claire MacDonald game cookbook
Claire Macdonald is a hugely successful and critically acclaimed cookery writer. Over thirty years she has garnered numerous awards and has appeared regularly on TV and at cookery demonstrations and courses all over the globe. Join Claire in celebrating Scotland’s beautiful, bountiful larder with reference to her latest release, 'The Claire MacDonald Game Cookbook'.
Wednesday 19 September
18.00
Free. Book 'the Claire MacDonald game cookbook' on Eventbrite or phone 0845 366 4629.