We are only two weeks away from our 2022 Festival of Reading!
From Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th September 2022, the Library of Innerpeffray will be buzzing with writers, readers, and booklovers. From poetry to prose and picture books to plays, there is an event for everyone.
On the evening of Wednesday 7th September, we open with a cornucopia of news, views, and gossip from the Scottish Enlightenment – a dramatic reading inspired by The Scots Magazine, written by John Cummings and performed by Crieff Drama Group.
On Thursday 8th September the Friends of Innerpeffray Library welcome acclaimed food writer and historical novelist Sue Lawrence for a special conversation at Morrison’s Academy Memorial Hall.
On Friday 9th September, join us in the afternoon for a discussion with author and researcher Caroline Copeland about writing some of the most glamorous characters from the early 20th century.
In the evening on Friday 9th September, we are delighted to be bringing back Jim C Mackintosh and friends for an unmissable night of music, poetry, and storytelling.
On Saturday 10th September we have fun for all the family, starting with a children’s writing workshop with Molly Arbuthnott and Oscar the Ferry Cat.
At 12.30pm on Saturday, we will be welcoming author Kenneth Steven and his Poems from Perthshire to the Innerpeffray Stone Circle (sensible shoes recommended!).
At 2pm on Saturday 10th, Perthshire-based author Mark Bridgeman will welcome you to a trial by jury, or rather, audience. Find out more about yourself and your fellows in this afternoon to remember.
Later in the afternoon, historians David and Ian Robertson will look back on the Lost Country Houses of Perthshire, focusing on the local Strathearn area.
On Sunday 11th September, storyteller Erin Farley will explore how innovation and tradition have been linked throughout Scottish history.
Finally, join renowned historians and authors Andrew Pettegree and Arthur du Weduwen for a whirlwind tour of libraries past, present, and future.
You can find out more about our scheduled events on the Innerpeffray website and book tickets here. If you would like to attend multiple events, don’t miss out on our Festival Talk Ticket that gets you in to six talks for the price of five!
Throughout the week we will also have drinks and biscuits available in the Innerpeffray Schoolroom, as well as a free book swap.