To mark the 2022 World Cup kick off, we're giving away a set of SIGNED Jamie Johnson books for a teacher and their class to enjoy! To enter, simply follow us and retweet. Please note, this is a school giveaway and can only be delivered to a school address. #JJ15 Dan Freedman

My Reading Year

A group of our S3s have put together a library display for LGBT+ History Month.

Physical copies and online resources available Aberdeen City Libraries.

Why do books matter so much? Because books open our eyes & hearts & minds. They help us see & feel & experience the world from other points of view. They are the greatest EMPATHY ENGINES ever invented! #ReadForEmpathy book list: empathylab.uk/RFE-2023 (Art: chris riddell)

Do you know a young person with #YoungScotRewards points? Their points can be donated to help people in Syria & Turkey affected by the devastating earthquakes. Donations will go to DEC in Scotland who are providing medical aid, shelter, blankets & food. 👇 bit.ly/3YySRbY

Reading in bed is one of life's sweetest pleasures. (art by Cristy Granger)

We are proud to announce that ‘We Care’, a comic sharing Young Carers’ stories, thoughts and experiences, is now available for the public to read! Read the comic online - issuu.com/magictorchcomi… Physical copies will soon be available at Aberdeen City Libraries.

Some P7s from Dyce Primary in for library enhanced transition activities. They did really well and found all the books. Time to get these and more back on the shelves.

We have now added issues from 1996 to our archive of old Updates. Do have a look. dyceacademy.aberdeen.sch.uk/wp/school-news…

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. —Charles W. Eliot art by Marc Potts #bookologythursday

It was great to work with a group of Dyce Academy Library Reading Champions as they prepare to promote Aberdeen City Libraries Aberdeen Reads Summer Challenge this year. The pupils will be awesome ambassadors.

Our S3s are all raring to go promoting Aberdeen Reads at Dyce Primary.

Did you know PressReader is available to all Aberdeen City Libraries members and provides free access thousands of eMagazines and eNewspapers (including local papers The Press & Journal and Evening Express) on your computer or mobile device with the app. pressreader.com/catalog

Hello––@simonmcburney & I adapted Susan Cooper's novel The Dark Is Rising (1973) into a 12-episode BBC Sounds audio drama. Our adaptation, like the novel, unfolds daily from Midwinter Eve. Listen along together, an episode a day, starting 20/12? bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13… 👇👇👇👇

54% of young adults (16-24yrs) read books, poetry or graphic novels/comics for pleasure in 2022 - more than any other cultural activity, including viewing performances online (33%), playing a musical instrument (23%), painting & drawing (21%) COSLA Scot Gov Culture Scottish Government

Looking for a good audio Christmas tale? Try this on BBC Sounds - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

A common myth is that listening to a book doesn't have the same impact as reading it. However, studies have shown that listening to a story helps develop the same literacy skills as reading. Why all reading is good reading – including audiobooks. 🎧📚 scottishbooktrust.com/articles/all-r…

A group of our S3 pupils are at Dyce Primary today to help promote the city libraries' Aberdeen Reads summer challenge. They have brought some props and have met Library Bear.