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Motion · S6M-20963 · 3 Mar 2026

Midlothian Library Service Shortlisted for Library of the Year

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Council’s Library Service on being shortlisted as a regional finalist for Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026; recognises the service’s outstanding work through the Every Child a Library Member (ECALM) programme, delivered with the council’s Registrars Service, which enrolled more than 400 babies as library members in 2025 at the point of birth registration; commends what it sees as this innovative approach to giving children early access to books, learning and activities while supporting families and improving life chances; notes that judges described the initiative as “a powerful investment in the readers of tomorrow”; congratulates staff on this national recognition, which follows previous honours, including the Scottish Library & Information Council Excellence Award, and wishes the service every success in the regional announcement on 12 March and the national awards ceremony in May 2026.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.