As part of Challenge Poverty Week, a series of events and activities are taking place across South Lanarkshire to raise awareness, share information, and bring communities together. Each day features opportunities to hear from local organisations, access support, and connect with others. Whether you drop in to an event, take part in a workshop, or simply want to find out more, there’s something happening every day to get involved with.

Please see below that is scheduled for Wednesday 8 October. 

If you have an event you would like to incldue on this page please email Communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Open doors droop in evening

Location: Chalmers Church Hall,
Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Information: Whether you're looking for advice, connection, or just curious about what's going on locally - this is you space.  Come as you are, being a friend, or meet new friends there. 

Knit and Natter (Stonehouse)

Location: Stonehouse Library, South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Stonehouse 2 Udston Mill Road, Stonehouse, ML9 3JL
Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Information: This group is for those who like to craft and enjoy a wee blether. Refreshments will be served (50p)
Contact: Jean Wray 01698 793480

Bookbug (Rutherglen)

Location: Springhall Library 30 Cruachan Rd, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 5HW 
Time: 10.30am – 11.00am
Information: Bookbug song, rhyme and story sessions are free, and always will be! Suitable from birth to pre-school. Booking essential.
Booking: To book your place, please visit the SLLC Library Services booking page 
Contact: Springhall Library – 0141 6341249

Knit and Knatter (East Kilbride)

Location: St Leonard’s Library, St Leonards Square, East Kilbride, G74 2AT
Time: 11.00am – 12.15pm
Information: This group is for those who like to craft and enjoy a wee blether. Refreshments will be served (50p)
Contact: 01355 241573

Bookbug (Uddingston)

Location: Uddingston Library, 51 Bellshill Road, Uddingston, G71 7PA
Time:  10.45am – 11.15am
Information: Free Bookbug session for 0 to pre-school age children with songs, rhymes and a story. Booking essential.
Booking: To book your place, please visit the SLLC Library Services booking page 
Contact: 01698 813431

Shake, Rattle and Read

Location: Uddingston Library, 51 Bellshill Road, Uddingston, G71 7PA
Time: 11.30am – 12.15pm
Information: 0 to pre-school. Fun interactive story telling session featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement for caregivers and their children.
Additional Information: This event costs £2.00
Contact: 01698 813431

Bookbug (Bothwell)

Location: Bothwell Library, 2 Main Street, Bothwell, G71 8RD
Time:  9.30am – 10.00am
Information: Free Bookbug session for 0 to pre-school age children with songs, rhymes and a story. Booking essential.
Contact: 07825850943

Stay and Play (Bothwell)

Location: Bothwell Library, 2 Main Street, Bothwell, G71 8RD
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Information: Free play session for 0 to pre-school aged children with toys provided.
Contact: 07825850943

Family Story and Craft Session (Bothwell)

Location: Bothwell Library, 2 Main Street, Bothwell, G71 8RD
Time:  3.15pm – 4.15pm
Information: Free session. Ages 4 – 11 (babies/toddlers welcome). Family fun with a story, crafts and toys.
Contact: 07825850943

Knit and Knatter (Cambuslang)

Location: Cambuslang Library, 27 Main Street, G72 7EX
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.45pm - 3.45pm
Information: All are welcome to join in a knitting and crocheting craft session, in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Free (tea and coffee 50p)
Contact: cambuslang@library.s-lanark.org.uk

Crochet Group (Larkhall)

Location: Larkhall Library, 30 Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1DR
Time: 10.30am – 11.00am
Contact: 01698 452469