Broadford Library

27/08/2026

Dolly Parton leaves behind an extraordinary legacy — not only through her music and storytelling, but through her belief in the power of books and literacy.

In 1995, inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly founded the Imagination Library, providing free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. What began in her home community in Tennessee grew into a global programme, helping millions of children discover the joy of reading and supporting families to build a culture of reading together.

For those of us who work in adult and community learning, Dolly’s message feels particularly powerful: access to books, learning and literacy can change lives and open doors.
Her generosity has helped generations of children develop a love of reading — and, in doing so, has helped build the foundations for lifelong learning.

Thank you, Dolly, for reminding the world of the importance of literacy and learning. ❤️📚

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton (1946–2026).

26/08/2026

Bookbug session in September has been paused. We are very sorry about this 🙁

However, there are resources online and free online sessions!

https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug

https://www.youtube.com//videos

https://www.facebook.com/BookbugSBT?locale=en_GB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EshKSHc9PY

Don't worry! Our Broadford Bookbug is coming back in October ❤️ See you soon 🥰

Join Elaine at Springhall Libraryfor a BOOKBUG Session!

25/08/2026

It is the last few days of our Treasure Hunt🕵️. Why not combine your visit with a Lego build? We have so enjoyed your creations over the summer 🏗️💕

19/08/2026

Schools may be heading back but there is still time to complete The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge 2026! It finishes on 31August. If you signed up during the summer holidays there's still time to head down to your library to catch up on your reading and claim your stickers, certificate & medal 🥇📜👏

And as a further activity, the characters are hidden about the library as part of a Treasure Hunt. Finding them is tricky – but there is a reward at the end🕵️✨

19/08/2026

Let’s hope the teachers in Skye and Lochalsh are settling in to their classrooms and looking forward to the new year. I wonder if these teachers from 2001 still think of August as a new beginning 😊
We have very few photographs of teachers or pupils from Plockton High School at all and would love to add some to our collection please.

14/08/2026

Did you miss the recent solar eclipse on Skye? Then we have the book for you 📖😎✨

13/08/2026

Our newest display is all about Korean authors 🥰

12/08/2026

Would you like to design your own hanbok? 🤓 It's a Korean traditional clothing 😊
Come and have a try! 🥰

12/08/2026

The 🌞has arrived in time for crafting! We are creating beach vibes 🏖️🏡.

11/08/2026

📚 BOOK LAUNCH — Thursday 20th August, 6pm, Portree Library

Join us to celebrate Marc Calhoun's new book, Thirty Years of Adventures in Search of the Past — Volume 2: Skye & the Small Isles (including Raasay, Rona and the Isles of Gavin Maxwell), published by the Islands Book Trust.

Rather than the well-known beauty spots, Marc explores Skye's forgotten corners — places that once had thriving communities and are now empty.

All welcome — come along and get your copy!