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Writing Competition
Tyne & Esk Writers with Midlothian and East Lothian Library Services is running a writing competition open to anyone over the age of 16 who lives, studies or works in Midlothian or East Lothian.  The competetion closes on Friday 20th August. Writer of the year will receive £100 and the Alison Kinnaird trophy.  Four winners will receive a £25 book token and four runners up will receive a £10 book token.  Ask at your local library for an entry form.

Looking for a good read?
A lot of people really enjoy a Scottish book but which one should you choose? Check out Award Winning Scottish Books section of Books From Scotland and then see which library in Midlothian has a copy.

Lothian Lives
Midlothian Local Studies is now part of the new Lothian Lives website which features records and stories taken from archive collections in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Click on the following link to visit the new website: http://www.lothianlives.org.uk

Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals
The winners of these important awards for children's books have now been announced.  Look in the library catalogue to see if the books are in your local library.

Online Library Catalogue
Check the library catalogue which allows you to manage your own account, compile lists and review items you've read or listened to.

Midlothian Council Press Releases.