Meet our new Libraries Lead

David Main has recently joined the team as Libraries Lead. David has worked in libraries for almost 25 years, starting in Lancashire as a library assistant and then as a…

Macmillan Green Room opens at Forfar Library

On Tuesday 28 May, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, ANGUSalive launched the Macmillan Green Room at Forfar Library. The Macmillan Green Room will provide a tranquil space in the…

Looking back at 227 years of Library Service in Arbroath

ANGUSalive has unveiled a new permanent display in Arbroath Library, which looks back on the history of a library service in Arbroath. Arbroath has had a continuous library service…

8 new stops for ANGUSalive Mobile Libraries in 2024

As we head into spring with the launch of our new timetable our Mobile Libraries Isla & Glen will be visiting even more of you around Angus to say hello!…

Monifieth Hub Progress

The construction of the Monifieth Community Hub and Library is well underway, and we are excited to share with you the progress being made…

ANGUSalive Annual Report 2022/23 Case Study: Libraries

ANGUSalive's Annual Report 2022/23 takes a look at ANGUSalive's wonderful library staff - in particular our Creative Learning Assistants who are a prominent part of our service. Although we value…

Meet the Team – Creative Learning Advisors

We recently caught up with Sylvia Main - Children & Families Libraries Lead for ANGUSalive and our three amazing Creative Learning Advisors; Avril, Sarah, and Jane to find out a…

Lend + Mend & Befriend!

Monday 30 October saw the first group of our Lend + Mend project meet for their last session at Forfar Library. The group of 6 attended our Lend + Mend…

ANGUSalive Libraries Plan 3 events to celebrate Book Week Scotland 2023!

The ANGUSalive Library team are excited to announce three events that they have planned to celebrate Book Week Scotland 2023 (13–19 November). On Monday 13 November Arbroath Library will host…

Reading doesn’t have to be a chore

We love to hear about the positive impact of Angus library services to Childrens education. Over 1000 people raced into a book in this years summer reading challenge in Angus…

Construct a replica of Arbroath Abbey with LEGO bricks!

ANGUSalive are delighted to host an event organised by Historic Scotland at Arbroath Library to build a model of Arbroath Abbey with LEGO bricks. Anyone 10 years old and above…

A Photo Finish for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge – Race into a Book! Has seen an impressive turn out from the readers of Angus. During the 8-week challenge, running from Saturday 1 July…