For the Love of Books

We are back for season 2 of our For the Love of Books podcast. To get us started, we are having a look at our summer programmes the Summer Reading Challenge and the Silly Staycation.  Join host Chris, our E-Services Librarian as he chats with Sarah from our Librarian team and part of our children's activities team as they talk about the differences of the Summer Reading Challenge this year and...

Join our E-Services Librarian, Chris, for our final episode in season 1 where he chats about short stories and recommends some of his favourite short stories and collections. Don't worry, season 2 will be coming very soon. Thanks for listening. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Join our E-Services Librarian for a bonus extra episode of the podcast exploring what activities and events we've got on during the summer as well as a little look at some of the books Chris is looking to read in the months ahead. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Sometimes we can get distracted from reading for various reasons. We explore this a little and discuss ways to get out of a reading slump and spend more time between the pages with a few recommendations thrown in too. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Listen in as we chat about our cinema experiences within our libraries and discuss some of the big books that cross over well to the big screen.  Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Catch up with our staff as we discuss debut novels and how some become huge hits. There are plenty of great titles mentioned to add to your to-read list. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

In the social media era, there are lots of great fictional characters that some of us wish could be part of our friends list. Join some of our staff to find out who they would like to be friends with and who they'd block. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

How important are the opening lines of a book to you? In this episode, you can join our staff talking about some of their favourite opening lines that stand out to them.  Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Discover how learning isn't just about courses. Celebrate Think. Learn. Libraries. learning fortnight with us as we explore our isoLEARN initiative that has been created by our LogintoLearn team. Get suggestions for podcasts, websites, online videos and more. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FL...

Get ready to celebrate Bookbug Week with our chat about some of our favourite Bookbug books and other children's reads for reading at bedtime. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Join us for a chat about Scottish crime fiction and the launch of the Great Bookish Menu adult reading challenge. Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

Join us as we chat about some great reads to get us through the current lockdown period.  Share your thoughts on this episode by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast

An introduction trailer to our new Podcast from North Lanarkshire Libraries. Share your thoughts on the podcast by dropping us an email at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk or by tagging us on social media using #FLBpodcast.