New Tricks
Our New Tricks events are a varied set of activities aimed at adult library members that happen mainly in some of our town centre libraries.
Spaces are limited at events so booking is essential. Everyone can enjoy a great event and some tea, coffee and biscuits when possible.
New Tricks Events | Airdrie Library
Games Day
Tuesday 20 August, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
An informal start to the next New Tricks season with Draughts, Jenga, Scrabble and more.
Rediscovering Airdrie
Tuesday 27 August, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
John-Paul Sumner and Kate McIntosh will give a presentation and seek your opinions on their work on the Rediscovering Airdrie project.
New Clicks – Developing Digital Skills Together
Tuesday 3 September, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join Drew from Edinburgh Napier University as he outlines an exciting new project that will work with, beside and for older adults, to help understand and navigate the (sometimes confusing) modern digital world..
Author Visit | Graeme Macrae Burnet
Tuesday 10 September, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Meet award winning author, Graeme Macrae Burnet, as he talks about his novels, His Bloody Project, The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau, The Accident on the A35 and Case Study.
The Quiz
Tuesday 17 September, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
A return of the highly competitive New Tricks Quiz, where teams battle it out to become the victors and have a bit of fun along the way.
Movie Matinee
Tuesday 19 March, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
It’s always nice to watch a film in good company and have a blether about it afterwards, but what’s it going to be this time?
New Tricks Events | Wishaw Library
Skills, Play and Activities for Retired Kindred Spirits
Fridays, 10am – 12pm | Wishaw Library *Starts Friday 8 March, 2024*
FREE | For more info: call on 01698 524960 or email wishawlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
A group for older people looking for others to spend time with and enjoy fun, activities and build friendships. Each week will give people the chance to take part in games and puzzles with refreshments on hand too.
