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  1. A promotional graphic with a pink background for an event titled “Our Freedom Song and Exhibition.” Large red text reads “OUR FREEDOM SONG AND EXHIBITION.” Below, smaller text in blue says “29 NOV – 14 FEB, MCKECHNIE INSTITUTE, GIRVAN.” On the left, a logo reads “OUR FREEDOM: THEN & NOW” with the word “OUR” repeated vertically in red. On the right, there is a colorful hand-drawn artwork featuring the words “Oor Freedom Song” with a red flower and rainbow-colored stripes at the bottom.
    Saturday 29 November 2025 - Saturday 14 February 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Our Freedom Song and Exhibition

    Our Freedom Song and Exhibition
  2. An image or artwork by Chris Hugh MacKenzie.
    Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie

    Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie
  3. An expressive, colourful painting of a person’s face with their eyes closed, shown in soft pastel tones of green, blue, yellow, and pink. Small white flowers are painted across the face and background. The overall mood is peaceful and dreamy, with the artwork blending gentle brushstrokes and warm colours.
    Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Sean McGlashan Exhibition

    Sean McGlashan Exhibition
  4. A scattered arrangement of vintage black-and-white photographs, featuring group portraits, individual portraits, and outdoor scenes. Some photos are mounted on aged cardboard backings, suggesting historical or archival significance. The overall composition evokes nostalgia and a sense of personal or cultural history.
    FULLY BOOKED
    10am - 12pm
    Free

    Introduction to Genealogy at Girvan Library

    Introduction to Genealogy at Girvan Library
  5. A bright red mug with the phrase “Hablamos Español” written in blue sits on a wooden surface. Behind it, a wall is covered with colourful sticky notes in pink, yellow, blue, and green, each displaying different Spanish words such as “hola,” “mundo,” “casa,” “tener,” and “feliz.” A pen and a Spanish-language notebook are placed in the foreground.
    Weekly on a Tuesday
    11.45am - 1pm
    Free

    Beginner's Spanish Class at Girvan Library

    Beginner’s Spanish Class at Girvan Library
  6. Promotional graphic for the “Roddy McKenzie Exhibition: People and Places,” featuring an impressionistic painting of people walking along a city street on the left, with the exhibition title in white and pink text on a blue background on the right.
    Thursday 29 January - Sunday 15 February 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Roddy McKenzie 'People and Places' Exhibition

    Roddy McKenzie ‘People and Places’ Exhibition
  7. Colourful artwork of a woman in a red dress smoking and a man playing a saxophone.
    3 - 15 February 2026
    See listing for opening times
    Free

    Elena Kourenkova Exhibition

    Elena Kourenkova Exhibition
  8. A blue-toned promotional graphic showing hands typing on a laptop with translucent digital icons (documents, folders, search, and security) floating above the keyboard. Text reads: “Stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries – Explore Digital.”
    Tuesday 3 February, Tuesday 10 February, Tuesday 17 February
    10am - 11.45am
    Free

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Maybole Library

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Maybole Library
  9. Gloved hands plant a small seedling in a garden bed, with hand tools nearby and the words ‘One Small Thing’ in the corner.
    Tuesday 3 February 2026 (Weekly on a Tuesday)
    10am - 11am
    Free

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library
  10. A blue-toned promotional graphic showing hands typing on a laptop with translucent digital icons (documents, folders, search, and security) floating above the keyboard. Text reads: “Stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries – Explore Digital.”
    FULLY BOOKED
    Thursday 5 February, Thursday 12 February, Thursday 19 February 2026
    2.15pm - 4pm
    Free

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Girvan Library

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Girvan Library
  11. Close-up of hands sewing a button onto a dark grey garment on a wooden table, with thread, scissors, and sewing supplies nearby. The words “One Small Thing” appear in white text in the top left corner.
    Friday 6 February (First Friday of each month)
    11.30am - 1pm
    Free

    Sew Sustainable with Moira

    Sew Sustainable with Moira
  12. Three people are sitting at a green wooden picnic table outdoors, examining small clear plastic containers and a nature guidebook with colorful plant photos. The table is scattered with leaves and dirt. In the top left corner, white text reads “One Small Thing” with a small leaf graphic above the word “One.”
    Saturday 7 February | Saturday 28 February | Saturday 14 March | Saturday 28 March
    10.30am – 12.30pm
    Free

    Families in Nature with The Conservation Volunteers at Carnegie Library

    Families in Nature with The Conservation Volunteers at Carnegie Library
  13. Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  14. Coastal Artisans
    First Saturday of the month
    10am - 4.30pm

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  15. A promotional poster for a tribute show to the award-winning folk-rock band Mumford & Sons. The image features a group of musicians performing on stage with warm, golden lighting. One musician in the foreground is playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, while others in the background play instruments including a banjo and an upright bass. The text on the right side reads: “A tribute to the award-winning Folk-rock band. Playing all the hits: Little Lion Man | I Will Wait | The Cave | Babel | Hopeless Wanderer | White Blank Page and many more… The Mumford & Sons Story – Awake My Soul. ON SALE NOW! awake-my-soul-story.co.uk
    Wednesday 11 February 2026
    7.30pm
    28 – £35

    The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul

    The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul
  16. Promotional poster for "The Sound of Scotland with the MacDonald Bros." featuring vibrant stage lighting and performers in traditional Scottish attire. Central text in bold, colorful fonts is surrounded by circular frames showing musicians playing accordion, violin, and flute, as well as singers and dancers celebrating Scottish music and heritage.
    Friday 13 & Saturday 14 February 2026
    7.30pm
    25 – £30

    The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

    The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros
  17. Promotional banner for the Handmade in Ayr Valentine’s Day Market, featuring red and pink heart decorations around the text ‘Valentine’s Day Market,’ with the Handmade in Ayr logo at the top
    Saturday 14 February 2026
    10am - 4pm

    Handmade in Ayr Valentine's Market

    Handmade in Ayr Valentine’s Market
  18. A woman in a green patterned dress stands smiling among wooden beams, ropes, and stage rigging equipment in a dimly lit backstage area with exposed brick walls and industrial lighting.
    Sunday 15 February 2026
    2.30pm
    2.30pm

    Gaiety Tour February 2026

    Gaiety Tour February 2026
  19. A blue-toned promotional graphic showing hands typing on a laptop with translucent digital icons (documents, folders, search, and security) floating above the keyboard. Text reads: “Stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries – Explore Digital.”
    Monday 16, 23 & 2 March 2026
    2.15pm - 4pm
    Free

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Alloway Library

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Alloway Library
  20. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 18 February 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Dave Dewar on Andrew Carnegie: From Rags to Riches

    Highlight Talk – Dave Dewar on Andrew Carnegie: From Rags to Riches
  21. Graphic for The Gaiety’s Memory Lane Café, featuring a simple line drawing of a teacup on a soft blue watercolor background. Text promotes dementia‑friendly drop‑in sessions, with contact details for The Gaiety at the top.
    Thursday 19 February 2026
    2pm - 4pm
    Free

    Memory Lane Dementia Cafe

    Memory Lane Dementia Cafe
  22. Group photo of band members.
    19 & 20 February 2026
    7pm
    From £40

    Belle and Sebastian

    Belle and Sebastian
  23. Promotional poster for an author workshop at Girvan Library featuring Dale McLelland. The center text reads "GIRVAN LIBRARY PRESENTS An author workshop with DALE MCLELLAND" over a green paint-like splash on a beige background. On the left is the cover of McLelland’s book Engage the Senses: Calm, Choice-Led, Ethical Enrichment for Dogs, showing a white dog standing on grass. On the right is a photo of Dale McLelland smiling beside a large black and brown dog. The overall design is warm and inviting, emphasizing dog enrichment and the author’s expertise.
    Saturday 21 February 2026
    2pm - 4pm
    Free

    Author Workshop with Canine Expert Dale McLelland at Girvan Library

    Author Workshop with Canine Expert Dale McLelland at Girvan Library

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