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 Thursday 9 October. 

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

Hamilton Information Project Youth (HIPY) (Hamilton)

Location: Regent Shopping Centre, Hamilton, ML3 7DZ
Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Information: Community Pop up session will have a focus on period positivity.  The aim of the event is to reduce poverty by distributing free reusable period products while giving clear care instructions, information and advice in the hope of also reducing stigma and embarrassment around periods.

Bookbug (East Kilbride)

Location: St Leonard’s Library, St Leonards Square, East Kilbride, G74 2AT
Time: 10.00am
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: 01355 241573

Little Steps (East Kilbride)

Location: St Leonard’s Library, St Leonards Square, East Kilbride, G74 2AT
Time: 10.30am
Information: This group has toys and stories for the under 4s
Booking: To book your place, please visit the SLLC Library Services booking page 
Contact: 01355 241573

Bookbug (Uddingston)

Location: Uddingston Library, 51 Bellshill Road, Uddingston, G71 7PA 
Time: 10.30am – 11.00am
Information: Thursday the 9th of October. Free bookbug session for 0 to pre-school age children with songs, thymes and a story, Booking essential 
Booking: To book your place, please visit the SLLC Library Services booking page 
Contact: 01698 813431

Bookbug (Cambuslang)

Location: Cambuslang Library, 27 Main Street, G72 7EX
Time: 10.30am – 11.00am
Information: Songs and stories for children from birth to school age. Free
Contact: cambuslang@library.s-lanark.org.uk

Stay and Play (Cambuslang)

Location: Cambuslang Library, 27 Main Street, G72 7EX
Time: 11.15am - 11.45am
Information: Everyone is welcome to join us for this session after bookbug. There will be books and toys for you to share with your children in the Children's Library. Toddler time is friendly, fun and free!
Contact: cambuslang@library.s-lanark.org.uk

Bookbug (Cambuslang)

Location: Cambuslang Library, 27 Main Street, G72 7EX
Time: 1.45pm to 2.15pm
Information: Songs and stories for children from birth to school age, Free
Contact: cambuslang@library.s-lanark.org.uk

Digital Construction Club

Location: Cambuslang Library, 27 Main Street, G72 7EX
Time: 3.30pm to 4.15pm
Information:  Children should bring a fully-charged device (Switch/tablet/iPad) with Minecraft installed. They can build whatever they like, or accept a building challenge!  Suitable for age 5 and over. 
Additional Information: This session is a cost of £2
Contact: cambuslang@library.s-lanark.org.uk

Bookbug (Larkhall)

Location: Larkhall Library, 30 Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1DR
Time: 10.30am – 11.00am
Information: 0 – 5 years
Booking: To book your place, please visit the SLLC Library Services booking page 
Contact: 01698 452469

Bookbug (Larkhall)

Location: Larkhall Library, 30 Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1DR
Time: 10.30am – 11.00am
Information: 0 – 5 years
Booking: To book your place, please visit the SLLC Library Services booking page 
Contact: 01698 452469

Paint and Play (Larkhall)

Location: Larkhall Library, 30 Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1DR
Time: 10.30am – 12.15am
Information: 18 months – 5 years
Additional Information: £2.00 or ACE
Contact: 01698 452469

Digital Design and Construction (Minecraft and Lego) (Larkhall)

Location: Larkhall Library, 30 Union Street, Larkhall, ML9 1DR
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Information: 5 years 12 years
Additional Information: £2.00 or ACE
Contact: 01698 452469