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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Coastal Artisans
    First Saturday of the month
    10am - 4.30pm

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  11. Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Group photo of band members.
    19 & 20 February 2026
    7pm
    From £40

    Belle and Sebastian

    Belle and Sebastian
  16. 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
  17. A person with shoulder‑length brown hair holds a magnifying glass toward the camera, creating a close‑up, detective‑themed composition. The background is light, and the scene has a mystery or investigation aesthetic.
    Saturday 21 February 2026
    7.30pm
    10

    Gaiety on Tour: Can You Catch the Killer? – Gangsters and Gatsby

    Gaiety on Tour: Can You Catch the Killer? – Gangsters and Gatsby
  18. A promotional image for Girlguiding Ayrshire South celebrating “100 Years of World Thinking Day 2026.” The central illustration shows a night sky with stars, a crescent moon, and hills. A group of Girlguides carrying lanterns walk together, with each lantern displaying the Girlguiding trefoil symbol. Text on the poster reads: “Girlguiding Ayrshire South — 100 Years World Thinking Day 2026.” Surrounding the poster, on a dark background with scattered yellow stars, additional event details read: “Save the Date. Ayrshire South 100 Years of World Thinking Day. 4.30pm Sunday 22nd Feb Ayr Town Centre. Starting from Ayr Central parading to Wellington Square.” At the bottom is the website: “www.girlguidingayrshiresouth.org.uk.”
    Sunday 22 February 2026
    4.30pm
    Free

    Thinking Day 100 Parade - Girlguiding Ayrshire South

    Thinking Day 100 Parade – Girlguiding Ayrshire South
  19. Promotional banner reading “Alloway Library presents a conversation with Chris Brookmyre.” On the left is the cover of his book The Cliff House. Across the center is his name in large lettering on a pink background. On the right is a portrait of a bald man in a dark jacket looking toward the camera.
    FULLY BOOKED
    Monday 23 February 2026
    7pm - 8pm
    Free

    Alloway Library Presents: A Conversation with Chris Brookmyre

    Alloway Library Presents: A Conversation with Chris Brookmyre
  20. Promotional poster for the musical “We Will Rock You” by Ayr Amateur Opera Company. The design features a silhouette of a performer holding a guitar against large bold text reading “WE WILL ROCK YOU.” The poster lists the venue as The Gaiety, Ayr, with performance dates from February 23 to February 28, 2026, and ticket prices ranging from £20 to £24. The show is sponsored by The Good Travel Co. and credits Queen for the music and lyrics, with the story and script by Ben Elton.
    See listing for dates
    2:30pm & 7:30pm
    20 – £24

    We Will Rock You – presented by Ayr Amateur Opera Company

    We Will Rock You – presented by Ayr Amateur Opera Company
  21. 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 25 February 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Enrica Jang on Allan vs Poe: Between Homes and Nations

    Highlight Talk – Enrica Jang on Allan vs Poe: Between Homes and Nations
  22. A person with shoulder‑length brown hair holds a magnifying glass toward the camera, creating a close‑up, detective‑themed composition. The background is light, and the scene has a mystery or investigation aesthetic.
    Friday 27 February 2026 |
    7.30pm
    10

    Gaiety on Tour: Can You Catch The Killer – Gangsters and Gatsby – Girvan McKechnie Institute

    Gaiety on Tour: Can You Catch The Killer – Gangsters and Gatsby – Girvan McKechnie Institute
  23. Handcrafted characters on a display table
    Saturday 28 February 2026
    10am - 4.30pm
    Free

    Wynn Makers Market

    Wynn Makers Market

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