Library Social: A programme of events for people affected by dementia

The Social programme is a joint initiative between the National Library of Scotland, National Galleries of Scotland, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, and National Museums of Scotland. Visitors with dementia, plus their friends, families and supporters, are welcome to attend these regular Friday morning sessions. The following events will take place at the Library on the second Friday of each month. Please meet at the reception desk in the main Library building on George IV Bridge. Refreshments will be provided.

Friday 12 May, 10.30-12.00:

The art of book illustration: Exploring the process of how book illustrations are created, with artist Kate Leiper.

Friday 9 June, 10.30-12.00:

'Wee windaes': Songs, rhymes and poetry in Scots: An enjoyable exploration of the Scots tongue with Hamish McDonald, Scots Scriever.

For more information, or to book a place, please contact Beverley Casebow, Learning and Outreach Officer, on 0131 623 3745 or email b.casebow@nls.uk