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Celebrate 10 Years of Read Write Count with Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Wednesday 20 August 11:00 - 11:45

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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are back for a PAW-some new adventure…
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Take on Tinseltown with Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Steven Lenton

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Wednesday 20 August 13:30 - 14:15

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Why not try? Break the Curse with AF Steadman Break the Curse with AF Steadman Suitable for age 9 - 11 Mon 11 Aug 13:30 - 14:30
 

Hunting for the Golden Scarab with M G Leonard

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Wednesday 20 August 13:30 - 14:15

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Travel through time back to Ancient Egypt with bestselling and award-winning author, M. G. Leonard…
 

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Thursday 21 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Why not try? Elmer with Mama G and Marysia Milewski Elmer with Mama G and Marysia Milewski Suitable for age 3 - 5 Sun 17 Aug 12:15 - 13:15
 

Women are Legends too: Reimaging Fantasy with Laura Bates

Suitable for age 12 - 14

Thursday 21 August 13:30 - 14:15

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Laura Bates gives the inside scoop on Sisters of Fire and Fury, the sequel to her bestselling Sisters of Fury, conjuring a world of old magic, battles, and a mythic showdown - and explores how we can move through fear to find our courage…
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Become a Brainiac with Prof. Dr. Larissa Suzuki

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Thursday 21 August 16:00 - 17:00

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Why not try? Discover the Secrets of Bees with Ben Hoare Discover the Secrets of Bees with Ben Hoare Suitable for age 6 - 9 Fri 22 Aug 15:45 - 16:45
 

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Why not try? Find Your Super Power with Tracey Baptiste and Dapo Adeola Find Your Super Power with Tracey Baptiste and Dapo Adeola Suitable for age 3 - 5 Sat 23 Aug 11:15 - 12:15
 

Bookbug with Edinburgh Libraries

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Join Edinburgh Libraries for songs, stories, and rhymes in this fun, interactive Bookbug event, part of Scottish Book Trust's Early Years Programme. Then meet Bookbug for cuddles, high-fives, and photos…
 

Dive into Dragons with Cressida Cowell

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:45

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Join superstar author Cressida Cowell for the launch of How to Train Your Dragon School, the first novel in her Dragon World series for over 10 years!…
 

You're Invited to Acorn Wood!

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Friday 22 August 11:00 - 11:30

You're Invited to Acorn Wood! Find out more
Why not try? Meet Bunny and Monkey Meet Bunny and Monkey All ages Sat 9 Aug 11:30 - 12:00