The Reading Hour on St Andrew's Day
At 11:00 on 30 November 2012, thousands of people across
Scotland will stop what they’re doing and read. The Reading Hour
will happen anywhere and everywhere and you can easily be a part of
it.
Join us at the National Museum of Scotland to take part in one
of the events below or simply bring along a book, find a quiet
corner and read. If you don’t have your own book you can pick up a
free copy of ‘My Favourite Place’ or visit our Library or Info Zone
for some inspiration.
Meet Alexander McCall Smith
Date: Fri 30 November
Time: 11:00-11:30
Venue: Grand Gallery, Level 1
Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and
most popular authors, having written his highly
successful No 1
Ladies' Detective Agency series and the Scotland Street
novels. Join him at the start of reading hour for a unique
chance to enjoy some public readings of his
work.
Storytelling with Lari Don
Date: Fri 30 November
Time: 11:15-11:45
Venue: Living Lands, Level 1
Booking: Free, places limited, sign up on
the day at the Information Desk, Entrance Hall, Level 1, for
pre-schoolers
Meeting Point: Lighthouse Lens, Grand
Gallery
Join children's author Lari Don for a traditional
storytelling ride on the museum's Magic Carpet!
Bookbug
Date: Fri 30 November
Time: 11:50-12:30
Venue: Animal World, Level 1
Booking: Free, places limited, sign up on the day
at the Information Desk, Entrance Hall, Level 1, for ages 0-4
years
Meeting Point: Lighthouse Lens, Grand Gallery
Join us for an animal inspired song and rhymes session on the
Magic Carpet.