Poetry and Literature

Poetry and Literature

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Ayr
A doormat with the text 'Dolor matters THROUGH THE DECADES' written on it. The text is stylized with a distressed, grunge-like font.
Thursday 10 – Friday 12 September and Saturday 13 September 2025
2.30pm & 7.30pm
12

Doormatters – Through the Decades by Ayr Fort Players

Ayr
The image shows a young child standing in front of a statue in what appears to be a graveyard. The child's face is obscured by a square, and the child is wearing a pink coat over a red and black checkered dress. The background includes gravestones, an old church with gothic architecture, and another building with columns partially visible through the fog. A red balloon is floating above the child's head, tied to the child's wrist.
Tuesday 16 September 2025
7.30pm
16 – £22

The Junkie Miracles by Des Dillon

Ayr
Promotional banner for World Book Night by The Reading Agency. It features the text: “Help us create a nation of readers this World Book Night. Pop-Up Book Group for World Book Night.” The logos for The Reading Agency and World Book Night are included, along with the cover of the book A New Year by Leila Aboulela, labeled as a “Quick Read.” The background is a dark blue starry sky.
Friday 23 May 2025
10.30am - 11.30am
Free

Pop-Up Book Group for World Book Night at Carnegie Library

Ayr
A person with a blurred face is captured in mid-motion, either running or jumping. They are wearing a blue jacket over a white shirt and black pants. Behind them is a glowing rectangular frame with bright light edges, giving the scene a futuristic or surreal appearance.
Tuesday 23 September 2025
7.30pm
16 – £22

Oran

Ayr
Author Kathleen Bates smiling and holding her book titled "Joyful Witness" in front of a light-colored wall. The background features a blue sky with clouds and text that reads "Kathleen Bates Author Event
Saturday 17 May 2025
10.30am - 12pm
Free

Author Talk with Kathleen Bates

Ayr
"Promotional image for an author event featuring Jenny Colgan. The image shows Jenny Colgan smiling and resting her face on her hand, with a coffee mug in front of her. A book titled 'Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages' by Jenny Colgan is displayed on the left. Bold text reads 'Jenny Colgan' and 'Author Event' in pastel colors."
FULLY BOOKED
Thursday, 19 June 2025
5.30pm (for 6pm start) - 7pm
Free

Jenny Colgan: Author Talk ‘Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages’ at Carnegie Library

Ayr
A black-and-white sketch-style portrait of Mark Twain, featuring his intense gaze, thick bushy mustache, and curly hair. The image is textured with visible pencil or charcoal strokes, giving it a dramatic, hand-drawn effect. Twain is dressed in formal attire, with part of a white collar visible.
Thurday 21 & Friday 22 August 2025
7.30pm
12

Mark Twain in Person

Girvan
A promotional banner for the book 'El Adios' by local author Tanya Howard. The background is pink with yellow paint splatters. On the left side, there is an image of the book cover featuring a colorful abstract design with the title 'El Adios' and the author's name, Tanya Howard. On the right side, a black-and-white image shows a couple dancing tango. The text on the banner reads: 'New novel El Adios by local author Tanya Howard. Argentina is healing post-dictatorship. Rose, a journalist and grief-stricken mother, seeks revenge for the loss of her son. TANGO EXHIBITION AND BOOK EXCERPTS SESSION.
Saturday 19 July 2025
2pm
Free

Tango Exhibition and Book Excerpt Session at Girvan Library

Ayr
A person stands in a grassy field holding the leashes of two dogs. The person is wearing a black and gray jacket and jeans. One dog is sitting on the ground, looking at the camera, while the other dog is standing next to the person. The background consists of trees and greenery. Text in the image reads: 'MAN'S BEST FRIEND BY DOUGLAS MAXWELL DIRECTED BY JEMIMA LEVICK.'"
Wednesday 3 September 2025
7.30pm
16 – £22

Man’s Best Friend by Douglas Maxwell – A Tron Theatre Company Production

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