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Spellbinding Stories with Nadine Aisha Jassat & Dominique Valente

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Hear Nadine and Dominique chat about their brilliant books in an event that will leave you spellbound!…
 

Stuart Murdoch: Late Developer

Saturday 23 August 12:15 - 13:15

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Taking time away from his prolific band Belle and Sebastian, singer Stuart Murdoch has penned a stunning debut novel which fictionalises his own experience with ME (a chronic fatigue illness)…
 

Get Drawing with Adeola Sokunbi

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Saturday 23 August 13:00 - 14:00

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Expect a colourful drawing session where you can unleash your own imagination to draw your very own friendly (or even scary) monsters…
 

Strike a Chord with the Instrument Library

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 13:00 - 13:50

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Songwriting is the magical place where poetry and music meet. Join Hannah to learn some chords on the ukulele and write a song together. Instruments will be provided from Edinburgh Libraries – where you can borrow an instrument, just like borrowing a…
 

Have Lunch with José Pizarro

Saturday 23 August 13:00 - 16:00

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Enjoy a little bit of the Mediterranean in Edinburgh this afternoon as iconic award-winning chef José Pizarro serves up a flavour-punch of a meal, inspired by his latest cookbook, The Spanish Pantry…
 

The Front List: Asako Yuzuki

Saturday 23 August 13:30 - 14:30

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Since Butter appeared in print, bookshops have been scrambling to keep Asako Suzuki’s word-of-mouth sensation in stock. Yuzuki talks today about consumption, sexism, skewed beauty standards, and her mission to elevate the status of Japan’s women through…
 

Pocket Shakespeare with Chris Riddell & Michael Rosen

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 13:30 - 14:30

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A Beginner’s Guide to the Best Bits of the Bard, and explore love, heartbreak, magic, superstition, and more (with the help of some special guests). Expect jokes, classic insults, and drawings of epic proportions!…
 

Bee Wilson: The Stories in Our Kitchen

Saturday 23 August 13:30 - 14:30

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Why does a chipped old mug or plate passed on to us by a loved one hold such special appeal? Join Bee Wilson for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation today, central to our Repair theme…
 

Learn to Write Good: A Workshop with Dominic Hoey

Saturday 23 August 14:00 - 16:00

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Bestselling New Zealand novelist Dominic Hoey leads an accessible introduction to the craft of storytelling today. This workshop is open to everyone — no previous writing experience needed…
 

Strike a Chord with the Instrument Library

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 14:00 - 14:50

Strike a Chord with the Instrument Library Find out more
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Songwriting is the magical place where poetry and music meet. Join Hannah to learn some chords on the ukulele and write a song together. Instruments will be provided from Edinburgh Libraries - where you can borrow an instrument, just like borrowing a……