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Photo of a young woman dressed in Renaissance garb from the shoulder up is placed in front of a textured golden arch shape against a pink background.
Exhibition

Renaissance: Scotland and Europe 1480 to 1630

21 June 2024 to 1 April 2025

George IV Bridge building
Ticketed Free
The magazine named 'Jackie' with Ringo on the cover. There is a banner covering his face which says "on sale tomorrow"
Screening

"On Sale Tomorrow!" The early Comic and Magazine TV advertising of DC Thomson

Wednesday 25 September 2024

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Kelvin Hall
Ticketed Free
Two storymakers, in fancy dress, stand in exagerated poses.
Tour

Macastory's rip-roaring Renaissance

Monday 14 October 2024

11:00 AM to 12:45 PM

George IV Bridge building

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

Permanent

George IV Bridge building
Free
Bookshelves showing books about arts and crafts
Display

Open Shelves: Empowerment through arts and crafts

29 March 2024 to 30 September 2024

George IV Bridge building
Free
A craft paper scrapbook page is layered with cut-out illustrations of Italy from different time periods. The illustrations include: two Friars in white robes; a calm painting of an active volcano; a colourful early wood cut; a calotype and more photographs of famous Italian landmarks like the Colosseum.
Display

Images of Italy (1480 to 1900)

16 May 2024 to 2 November 2024

George IV Bridge building
Ticketed Free
Workshop

Researching gender and sexuality

Wednesday 18 September 2024

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Online
Ticketed Free
The Bookbug character on a green background.
Workshop

Bookbug

Thursday 19 September 2024

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

George IV Bridge building
Ticketed Free
Fully booked Metal film cannisters on shelves.
Tour

Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival

Thursday 19 September 2024

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Kelvin Hall
Ticketed Free
The front of the National Library of Scotland's George IV Bridge building in Edinburgh.
Tour

Welcome to the Library tours

Thursday 19 September 2024

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

George IV Bridge building
Ticketed Free
The front of the National Library of Scotland's George IV Bridge building in Edinburgh.
Tour

Welcome to the Library tours

Saturday 21 September 2024

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

George IV Bridge building

Past exhibitions and displays

Explore some of the exhibitions and displays held at the National Library of Scotland since 2003.