Boost your wellbeing this May with OnFife’s varied programme of activities and events for adults, children and families.
Our four-week festival takes place across many of our OnFife venues.
You’ll find something to suit everyone no matter your age or ability.
“Everything you do to improve your physical well-being will have a positive impact on how good you feel about yourself.”
Brian Tracy
Here’s our artist in residence, Carolyn Higgins will be here she’ll teach you about composition and how to create pictures emphasising light and dark.
The drop-in session will take place on 23rd May at 11am-1pm. The session will be held in Gallery 3 of our Brushstrokes Exhibition at Dunfermline Carnegie Library so you’ll be surrounded by plenty of inspiration.
Carolyn is running other sessions from Thursday 21 March Click on image for more information about dates and times.
Free: Bookbug Week takes place across Scotland every year. This year the theme is Bookbug Says Hello! and we’ll be celebrating all the wonderful languages that are spoken in Scotland. To find a special Bookbug Week event near you and what we have to offer online, then why not visit our web page for more details and booking information.Bookbug is for families with children ages 0-5 years.
Or pop into any of our libraries and enjoy a Bookbug Week activity pack and trail.
You can find more events and activities from Scottish Book Trust – Bookbug Week 2024! – Scottish Book Trust
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Click here for all our other Bookbug Sessions
Join Julia for a special Intergenerational Bookbug session, Weds 22nd May at 1.30pm with the residents of Bandrum Nursing home and local families.
There will be songs, rhymes and a wee story – maybe even a wee jig! Spaces limited to one adult with every child and bookings are taken by email via : julia.dyke@onfife.com
The session will take place in Community Cafe with Bandrum Nursing Home.
FREE: Brushstrokes Come along to our exhibition and feast your eyes on some of the fantastic art we have here in Fife. There are works by William McTaggart, L S Lowry, Elizabeth Blackadder, Anne Redpath, the Scottish Colourists and the Glasgow Boys, as well as a host of other gems, just waiting to be discovered. Want to know more? Click on image for more information.
FREE: CastOn at Kirkcaldy Galleries. Crochet/knitting group, any skill level or age, no booking required. To find out more
FREE: Chattercraft At Rothes Halls Library on the following Wednesdays – 01/05/2024, 08/05/2024, 15/05/2024, 22/05/2024 and 29/05/2024. Why not bring along your crafty projects, sewing, knitting or anything similar and sit and chat with like minded folks.
FREE: Crafternoon at Rosyth Library on the following Thursdays – 02/05/2024, 16/05/2024 and 30/05/2024 14:00pm – 16:00pm. Just bring along any handicraft you are working on and share you talents with the group or ask for advice, swap tips or simply work on your project with some company. Meet up with friends and make new ones!
FREE: Chess Club at Rothes Halls Cafe every 2nd Friday of the month from 2pm. Want to improve your chess playing skills? Why not join us, on the following Fridays – 03/05/2024, 17/05/2024 and 31/05/2024. No need to book.
FREE: The Crime Reading Group: Do you want to meet and discuss what motivates all things crime? Well this is the group for you! Regular four-weekly meetings at Duloch Library 18:15pm – 19:15pm
FREE: The Monday Murder Club 16+: Providing an opportunity for participants to meet new people and enjoy a chat about murder themed books, TV shows & films. At Rosyth Library Monday 20/05/2024 11:00am – 12:30pm
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FREE: Game ON is a casual gaming club that occurs in Café Wemyss every Thursday from 5-6.30pm. Join us for a fun-filled evening where you can play one of our games or bring your own!
There are a wide variety of games to get stuck into! From classics such as Cluedo, Chess and Scrabble all the way to more unique titles such as Forbidden Island, Ingenious, Star Realms, Codenames, Munchkin and The Hobbit.
Coming on your own? No problem! Our friendly Gamemaster will be there to fill in as an opponent or help set up a new game you haven’t played before!
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Lego Club: Love Lego®? Then come along to our Lego Club.
Become a MASTERBUILDER, creating Lego masterpieces with a different theme each week. To ensure everything stays awesome this will be a Kragle free zone!!!
Our Kids’ Dens are aimed at primary school children aged 5-12years. £2 per session. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. To Book: Branch Contact details
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Free: Adult drop-in LEGO® creation station at DCLG
Rebuild Dunfermline: 400th Anniversary of the Great Fire of Dunfermline
All this LEGO fun is not just for the children. Pop along to DCLG in May and enjoy a free drop in adult LEGO creation station. In partnership with Historic Environment Scotland there will be LEGO builds throughout May at various locations in Dunfermline. Join us at DCLG on 25 & 26th May to Rebuild Dunfermline after the Great Fire in LEGO. We’ll recreate buildings and landmarks in the style of 17th century Dunfermline with sculptor and LEGO enthusiast Alistair Jelks. These LEGO creations will be showcased in June in the Community Gallery of Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries. #GreatFire400🔥
For booking info and more visit Rebuild Dunfermline with LEGO® for The Great Fire of Dunfermline 400th Anniversary
Free: LEGO Drop-In Sessions for ALL AGES
Pop into the following libraries to construct, create and chill out with our library LEGO. Everyone welcome – simply ask for LEGO at the desk and get building!
Available at Aberdour, Auchtermuchty, Benarty, Burntisland, Cadham, Cowdenbeath, Cupar, Elie, Kennoway, Kincardine, Kirkcaldy Galleries, Leslie, Leven, Lochgelly, Newport, Rosyth, St Andrews and Tayport.
Warning: Choking hazard from small parts. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.
FREE: Magic Table: Get your hands on our Magic Table and play interactive games specially designed for those living with dementia. The games are fun and relaxing as well as encouraging interaction and active play. At Duloch Library Friday 31/05/2024 at 11:00am – 12:00pm. Booking is essential Branch Contact details
Free: Mindfulness Session with Craig Gilbert
At Dunfermline Carnegie Library on 24th of May 2024 10:30 -12 noon.
A dementia-friendly mindful mediation session with Craig Gilbert, linked to our Brushstrokes Exhibition. Craig will guide you through the basics of mindful meditation and how looking at art can be a great way to slow down, reflect, and just be. This session will help you to pause, take time for yourself, and to look at art in a new or different way.
Booking is essential Branch Contact details
Mindful Art workshops,
Gill Smith expertly weave mindfulness and relaxation into her art practice and allows the participants to go on a calm and creative journey. These classes are aimed at adults who would benefit from relaxation, calm and pain management through creative experiences.
10 participants per class starting from 17th May, FREE every Friday for 6 weeks running 11-12.30pm at Methil Heritage Centre Contact Details
Roads to Success art exhibition at Methil Heritage Centre throughout May, Wednesday to Friday 11am-1pm/1.30pm-4.30pm and Saturdays 1pm-4pm. This exhibition is the result of a partnership between NHS Fife Mental Health occupational therapy department and Wheatley Care Contact Point focusing on helping people recovering from mental health issues. Contact Details
FREE: Scrabble Club 16+ At Dalgety Bay Library on the following Wednesdays – 01/05/2024, 08/05/2024, 15/05/2024, 22/05/2024 and 29/05/2024 at 14:00pm -16:00pm. Providing an opportunity to join in and meet new people and enjoy a fun game or two in a relaxed and friendly environment.
FREE: Sunday Storytime & Craft Session at Kirkcaldy Galleries: Sunday 05/05/2024 12pm – 15:00pm. Drop in themed crafts especially for the kids aged between 4 – 11 years. No booking required.
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Free: Doodle with Dalilah (the Pets as Therapy cat) at Cadham Library on Monday 27th May at 3.30pm – 4.30pm. This event is for families with children aged 5+. Booking is essential and all children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a place phone or call into Cadham Library
Free: Read to a Therapet at Buckhaven Library on Saturday the11th, 18th and 25th of May, 11.30 – 12.30 for ages 5+. Booking is essential and all children must be accompanied by an adult. To book your place phone or call into – Buckhaven Library – OnFife
FREE: Walk On highlights the physical & mental health benefits of walking, reading & sharing books. Relax over a cuppa and an informal book chat. No need to read anything in advance. Booking is essential Branch Contact details
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FREE: Write ON Creative Writing Group at Kirkcaldy Galleries. Led by a member of our Kirkcaldy Galleries team using prompts and items from within the building and collections. Booking is essential Branch Contact details
