Book Week Scotland (opens new window) is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country in November.
Book Week Scotland 2025 will take place 17th - 23rd November 2025.
Working with a wide range of partners, Scottish Book Trust - the national charity changing lives through reading and writing - will deliver events and activities across the country during Book Week Scotland 2025, linked to this year's theme of Friendship. Now in its fifteenth year, Book Week Scotland was initiated by the Scottish Government.
Hundreds of free events happen during Book Week Scotland across many different local authorities, funded by Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC).
Scottish Book Trust - Book Week Scotland (opens new window) is supported by The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) (opens new window)
Please visit your local library and help us celebrate Book Week Scotland 2025.
Click below to see a list of each West Lothian Libraries activities and what we are doing to celebrate Book Week Scotland.
Book Week Scotland Activities
Almondbank Library (Craigshill)
Monday 17th November - Friendship Bracelet craft for Adults, from 10am - 12pm Wednesday 19th November - "Help we need a Story!" story time session for children, 11am-12pm Friday 21st November - Friendship Bracelet craft for kids, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Armadale Library
Tuesday 18th November - Friendship Story Time and craft, from 11am -12pm Friday 21st November - Coffee Morning with refreshments and games! From 10am - 12pm Available all week - Colour your hand craft to add to our friendship tree!
Blackburn Library
Tuesday 18th November - Author Visit with Evyonne Banham Wednesday 19th November - Friendship Bookbug Session at 10.30am Friday 21st November - Friendship Bracelet craft session for kids at 2pm
Carmondean Library @ Livingston North Partnership Centre, Carmondean, EH54 8PT
Tuesday 18th November - Friendship Bookbug session with surprise Bookbug Visit! At 10.30am Friday 21st November - Friendship Story Time and bracelet making, from 2pm-3pm
East Calder Library
Monday 17th November - Friendship Bookbug Session at 11am Friday 21st November - Chat and a Brew in the Library from 11am-12.30pm Friday 21st November - Pocket Hug Craft from 1.30pm-2.30pm Available all week - Friendship Quiz for adults and treasure hunt and word search for kids!
Fauldhouse Library
Thursday 20th November - Friendship Bookbug Session at 10.30am
Ian Tennant Library, Whitburn - Booking Required for Author Visit. Please call 01506 284888 to book your place.
Thursday 20th November - Friendship Bookbug session with surprise Bookbug Visit at 10.15am Thursday 20th November - Author Visit with Quintin Jardine at 7.30pm with light refreshments
Lanthorn Library
Wednesday 19th November - Friendship Story Session and bring a teddy or soft toy at 11am Thursday 20th November - Coffee Morning with Diamond Art craft for adults, from 10.30am - 11.30am Friday 21st November - Friendship Bracelet Craft for kids at 1pm Available all week - Friendship themed scavenger hunt with prizes and friendship card crafts.
The Lex Davidson Library (formerly known as Broxburn Library)
Tuesday 18th November - Friendship Bookbug Sessions at 10.30am and 2pm Thursday 20th November - Friendship Bracelet craft and Diamond Art at 5pm Friday 21st November - Friendship Story Session at 1pm Friday 21st November - Friendship Cloud Craft at 1.30pm Saturday 22nd November - Coffee morning to meet new friends! Teas, Coffees and Refreshments provided. Available all week - Friendship treasure hunt, story competition and crafts!
Linlithgow Library
Tuesday 18th November - Friendship Bookbug Session at 10am Tuesday 18th November - Tea and Cake with Quiz from 2pm-4pm Friday 21st November - Friendship Themed Home Ed session with crafts at 10.30am Friday 21st November - Comic Book Workshop with Heriot Watt University from 2pm - 4pm Saturday 22nd November - Friendship bracelets and bookmarks craft at 10.30am Available all week - Treasure Hunt around the library!
Simpson Library (Bathgate)
Monday 17th November - Friendship Bookbug session with surprise Bookbug visit at 10am Tuesday 18th November - Author Visit with Caro Ramsey! From 7pm with light refreshments provided. Friday 21st November - Friendship bracelet craft with light snacks provided, from 2pm-3pm Available all week - scavenger hunt with prizes!
West Calder Library
Tuesday 18th November - Author visit with Chris Brookmyre! From 4.30pm - 6.30pm