Event booking now available online
You can now browse our events calendar and book your place for our events online via our library catalogue. Membership is not required, all you need is a contact email address or phone number to secure your place.
Telling and Retelling Supernatural Tales - Writing Workshop
Monday 22 April, 6pm at Central Library
Come along for a creative writing workshop inspired by traditional supernatural tales! Scottish writer Walter Scott was fascinated by tales of the supernatural and the ways in which folklore and supernatural stories were shared by people from different countries and cultures. This has inspired researchers at the University of Aberdeen to collect supernatural tales from the diverse communities living in Scotland today and use them for these interactive workshops to create new communities of fable through creative writing and storytelling.
Beginning with an interactive multimedia exploration of supernatural stories from Scotland and folktales from other countries and cultures, a creative writing workshop will then use these tales to help you write your own modern-day supernatural story. This creative writing event is suitable for adults of all ages.
Prior writing experience is not essential.
The Worthies of Aberdeen’s Castlegate – A Guided Walk
Wednesday 24 April, 2pm and Saturday 4 May, 2pm
The Castlegate was the bustling centre of Aberdeen in the 19th century.
Join former Local History & Heritage Officer Gavin Hunter for a guided tour of the area to learn some of its history and to meet memorable characters from its past. A mix of the upright and the eccentric, this includes the ill-tempered Willie o’ the Wall who ran a stall in the area; Statio Ross who fell foul of Colonel Leith and ended up in prison; and Moorikan Room who arrived via Denmark and a shipwreck on the Aberdeen coast.
The route of this walk is approximately 1 mile and features no steps. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.
A historical tour of Aberdeen parks and gardens - Part 2
Wednesday 1 May, 6pm at Central Library
Join our Local Heritage Librarian for part two of an illustrated ramble around some of Aberdeen’s best loved green spaces, looking at the development of Union Terrace Gardens and Duthie Park and detail notable features, past and present.
Fans Beyond Fandom: In Conversation with Dr Stephanie Garrison
Wednesday 8 May, 6pm at Central Library
Join us as we delve into an insightful conversation on how fantasy and storytelling have moved us beyond just ‘being a fan’ to experiencing fandom in everyday life. Using the novel and television series Outlander and its loyal fan base as a springboard, we take a look at how stories have the power to motivate individuals to engage in community activism, learn new languages and skills, and help to overcome personal hardship.
Dr Stephanie Garrison is a Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen. Her PhD thesis focused on Outlander fans and fandom. Her research interests include fandom, storytelling and media tourism.
Intellectual Property Advice Clinic Service: Protect Your Ideas - Virtual 1:1 Advice Clinic
Wednesday 17 April, Appointments available 12.15pm - 3.45pm
Facilitated by Aberdeen Patlib Centre @ Aberdeen City Libraries. each confidential 1:1 virtual video or telephone consultation with a CIPA (Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys) registered attorney is completely free of charge & lasts approximately 30 minutes.
To book a Virtual Intellectual Property Advice consultation, please click on the button below to complete your request. Bookings can also be made by telephoning 01224 652500. Following your booking, a member of the Aberdeen Patlib team will be in touch via email with a request for further information. Please note that your advice clinic booking is not confirmed until we receive this information from you.
Lend and Mend Hub Activities
As part of a project with The Scottish Library & Information Council, Central Library has recently launched its ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, located in the Media Centre.
The hub features six sewing machines and an overlocker that will help the local community to repair, reuse, and upcycle everyday items, with free access for everyone to keep items in use for longer, rather than them being thrown away.
The team from Repair What You Wear Aberdeen are hosting a series of events within the Hub. For more information on these sessions, visit the Lend and Mend webpage.