Good news...and not so good news...

The good news first ... we finally made it in through the snow and ice (no huskies required) so you, dear readers, will find us ready and waiting to supply you with all the books you might need for the holidays.

This would be a good opportunity to remind you of our festive opening arrangements:- on Christmas Eve we will be opening at the earlier time of 12 noon until 3pm, we will then be closed until Wednesday 5th January 2011 when we will open at our usual time of 2pm-7pm.

Now the not so good news ... due to the weather conditions the Reading Group's Christmas meeting, which should have gone ahead tomorrow evening (Wednesday 22nd December),  has been cancelled. But do not worry, you will still get a chance to discuss The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler at our next meeting on Wednesday 26th January and we promise to save some mince pies and mulled wine too.

Seasonal Sights

Just in case you hadn't noticed, the countdown to the festive celebrations has now officially begun, and tonight in Stromness the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is taking place.  The early December snow is certainly setting the scene, though we hope all those carol singers, and Santa, have remembered to wear their long johns. As a treat we will endeavour to get a photo of the Stromness tree in all its festive glory for you, so watch this space.

At the library we like to build up to the big day rather more slowly and so will be holding off with our own decorations and illuminations for a wee while yet. In the meantime you will find all the inspiration you could possibly need for your own celebrations in our selection of Christmas recipe and craft books - get your scissors, glue and glitter at the ready!