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Books events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk

Selected dates between 29th October 2025 - 12th November 2025

Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with two special events at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October and Wednesday 12th November.

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An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

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Books Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

An Evening With Neil Lancaster

An Evening With Neil Lancaster

18th November 2025

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Neil Lancaster on Tuesday 18th November to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, When Shadows Fall.

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An Evening With Allan Gaw

An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

German Rhyme Time for Under 5s

German Rhyme Time for Under 5s

Selected dates between 5th September 2025 - 5th December 2025

You are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!

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READ WRITE HEAR

READ WRITE HEAR

9th November 2025

Led by Dr Elspeth Jajdelska, READ WRITE HEAR is a live, hands-on event exploring how reading has been shared, spoken, and shaped by setting, voice, and gesture across time.

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Books Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Conversations on the Coast: The East Neuk Literary Festival

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

With a series of events over November, come in out of the cold, dark night, enjoy a drink from Edinburgh Gin of soft drink, and hear from celebrated and award-winning Scottish authors!

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Books Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter

Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter

15th November 2025

In Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age, Professor Bruce Peter (Glasgow School of Art) explores the remarkable range of Art Deco objects and images created here in Scotland.

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Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl

17th March 2026

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the Glee Club Glasgow on Tuesday 17th March!

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DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts

DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts

14th November 2025

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another!

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Books Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

The State Of Water

The State Of Water

7th November 2025

Join British Indian storyteller Peter Chand and Scottish storyteller Kirsten Milliken at Biggar Corn Exchange as they discuss their new book, The State Of Water.

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Hamilton Comic Con

Hamilton Comic Con

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

BGCP Comic Con once again teams up with Hamilton Our Town and Regent Shopping Centre to bring Hamilton Comic Con back to the town on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November!

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An Evening With Peter McQueen and The Hebridean Baker

An Evening With Peter McQueen and The Hebridean Baker

30th October 2025

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture presents a special evening of storytelling at The Town House Hamilton, on 30th October, featuring Peter MacQueen and Coinneach MacLeod (the Hebridean Baker)!

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Books Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!

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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Sponsored Links

Media Shop
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
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Sponsored Links

Glasgow Science Centre
One Ren
Renfrewshire Council
Media Shop
Renfrewshire Council
ATG
Hostelworld

Popular Events

K-Pop Demon Hunters Movie Afternoon
Watch K-Pop: Demon Hunters on the big screen, then dance it out at Venue Paisley's K-pop Sing-Along Disco — full of colour, energy, and fun!
Paisley 10k & Fun Run
Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!
ACCORD Hospice Christmas Fayre
ACCORD Hospice's annual Christmas Fayre, being held at the Lagoon Centre on Saturday 6th December, promises something for everyone!
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Whether you're a crafting beginner or a seasoned pro, this Christmas Wreath Workshop is the perfect way to create a beautiful, bespoke wreath to decorate your home or gift to a loved one.
Model Bus Federation Scotland Model Bus Show & Display
The Model Bus Federation bring their annual show and display to Bishopton Community Centre on Sunday 2nd November!

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