Culloden Library

Tentative improvements in reading levels of children, but still much work to be done https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/our-latest-research-shows-modest-rise-in-childrens-reading-engagement-but-levels-remain-low/ Libraries play a key role in this. The Summer Reading Challenge is coming to the library very soon. Get the kids signed up and keep them reading all summer long!

National Literacy Trust reading for pleasure research 2026 | National Literacy Trust Children and young people’s levels of reading for pleasure have risen for the first time in five years, having reached a 20-year low in 2025. Still, reading engagement remains critically low.

Ukulele taster sessions: now bookable through the HLH Schools out website!!! Free https://booking.highlifehighland.com/programme/41/activities?text=&free_to_filter=0&facility_id=40&theme_id=0&aimed_at_id=0&distance=0&postcode=&starts_at=&ends_at=

We are offering free Ukulele taster sessions for young folk, age 10 to 25 in partnership with https://wemakemusicscotland.org/ . The 6 week block of group lessons is perfect for beginners. To find out more and sign up give us a shout in the library or book online https://booking.highlifehighland.com/programme/2/activities?text=ACT003921&free_to_filter=0&facility_id=0&theme_id=0&aimed_at_id=0&distance=0&postcode=&starts_at=&ends_at= . Reference ACT003921