Image credit: Centre for Aging Better.
Join us for this series of relaxed events for people living with dementia, and their families, carers and supporters.
Inspired by themes and items from the Library’s collection, we will share stories, songs, and tunes together.
Refreshments are provided. All events will take place at the National Library of Scotland's George IV Bridge building in Edinburgh.
Please email at learning@nls.uk if you have any questions.
There is no Library Social event in July but a new programme for August to December will be available soon.
Film from the Moving Image Archive
Enjoy a selection of film clips showing Scotland over the past 100 years.
Friday 9 June
10:30am to 12 noon
Handmade animation
Create your own simple animation using shapes and colours with artist Louise Wilde.
Friday 11 August
10:30am to 12 noon
Book 'Handmade Animation' via Eventbrite.
John Francis Campbell: Folklorist and storyteller
Discover more about our current exhibition – Sgeul / Story – and the oral tradition of storytelling in the Highlands and islands.
Friday 8 September
10:30am to 12 noon
Book 'John Francis Campbell' via Eventbrite.
Waulking songs and traditions
Learn about traditional work songs from the Highlands and islands with Gaelic singer Rena Gertz.
Friday 13 October
10:30am to 12 noon
Book 'Waulking songs' via Eventbrite.
The food we eat
Explore the Library’s collection of food packaging, advertisements and film.
Friday 10 November
10:30am to 12 noon
Book 'Food we eat' via Eventbrite.
Festive crafts
Make simple decorations and cards in this fun session led by artist Susie Wilson.
Friday 8 December
10:30am to 12 noon
Book 'Festive crafts' via Eventbrite.