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Number of sistership established: 1

Country: Scotland

Links:

logo_url1 https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena

logo_url_alt_2 http://www.ers.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/

Description: " North Ayrshire Libraries consists of 17 branches, two mobile libraries (one island-based), a home library service and a local studies heritage library service. The total population is 135,000 but one of the two inhabited islands has a population of less than 1500. We attract 1 million visits per year and are the fourth lowest in terms of costs per visit in Scotland. "

Type of library: Rural

Population served: Less than 10.000

Current library programs:
  • Activities in cooperation with other organizations
  • Celebration of ephemeris (Day of the library
  • Health Literacy (healthcare workshops…)
  • Lifelong Learning programs
  • Local culture (local heritage)
  • Reading clubs (Book clubs)
  • Unemployment
Activities you want to do with your sister library:
  • Exchange of ideas and expertise

Languages spoken by staff: English and Gaelic

Languages spoken by patrons: English, Gaelic

Preferred countries for cooperation: Finland, Sweden, Norway, countries with island services

Searching partners for European program: No

Participating in any European Union program: Yes