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
Letters Home: George Loudon
Tuesday 21 October, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
As part of Our Freedom : Then and Now project, join our archivist to learn more about George Loudon and his letters, held in our Archive collection. From Airdrie, he served as an engineer with the Royal Engineers, was captured in May 1941 and sent to Stalag XVIII-A. From his letters home we hear about his time there, his thoughts about his fellow prisoners, his fiancee at home and finally his escape in 1944.
The Quiz
Tuesday 28 October, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
What’s gonna work? Team Work! Test your general knowledge and have some fun with the ever popular New Tricks Quiz.
All In A Day’s Work – A History of Housework
Tuesday 4 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Listen to a short presentation from Summerlee’s David McDonald, handle the objects he brings along and have a good old chat.
The Movie
Tuesday 11 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Wait and see…….Title to be announced.
Virtual Walking Tour
Tuesday 18 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join Kevin Morrison for a virtual walk through Glasgow in wartime. Learn how the shopping experience has changed and how buildings were re-purposed.
Author Visit: Andrew Meehan
Tuesday 25 November, 2pm | Airdrie Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 758070 or email airdrielibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Meet author, Andrew Meehan and hear about his latest novel ‘Best Friends’ a Dublin-set story of love in later life.
New Tricks Events | Cumbernauld Library
Singing
Tuesday 21 October, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join us at Cumbernauld Library and enjoy the relaxing feeling of singing at New Tricks.
Autumn Wreath Making
Tuesday 28 October, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Show off those green fingers and create an autumn wreath at New Tricks.
Author Visit: Debra Murphy
Tuesday 4 November, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join us at Cumbernauld Library to meet the author Debra Murphy and chat to her about her new book Campervan Capers.
The Big Library Quiz
Tuesday 11 November, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Test your general knowledge against our big library quiz at New Tricks.
Make a Book Hedgehog
Tuesday 18 November, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Get crafty at New Tricks and create wonderful piece of book art.
Makerspace
Tuesday 25 November, 2pm | Cumbernauld Library
FREE | Book online, in person, call on 01236 632702 or email cumbernauldlibrary@northlan.gov.uk
Join us for a New Tricks tour of the new Makerspace which has recently been created at Cumbernauld Library.
New Tricks Events | Motherwell Library
Skills, Play and Activities for Retired Kindred Spirits
Thursdays, 2pm – 3pm | Motherwell Library
FREE | For more info: call on 01698 332626 or email motherwelllibrary@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.
New Tricks Events | Wishaw Library
Skills, Play and Activities for Retired Kindred Spirits
Fridays, 10am – 12pm | Wishaw Library
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.
