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talks in Fife

Our libraries and museums and galleries offer informal ways to learn new things, from basic IT skills sessions – check to see if available in a branch near you – to regular guest lectures at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries. We can also point you in the direction of where to find other learning opportunities in Fife.

Learning opportunities

Adult and community learning

Adult and community learning

A wide range of lifelong learning opportunities are available in many locations, from formal qualifications to learning just for fun.

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Fife adult basic education

Fife adult basic education

Free learning for people over 16 who want to develop their skills in reading, writing, numbers and ICT.

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Lead Scotland

Lead Scotland

Fife Adult Carers Digital Skills Project supports adult carers over 16 to learn digital skills and Fife Learning Project works with adults over 16 who identify as disabled, a carer or have experienced barriers to learning.

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Community-based learning

Community-based learning

Helping you improve your skills for learning, work and life. Study somewhere close to home while getting the introductory-level qualifications you need for further courses.

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Free short courses

Free short courses

Fife College offers weekly digital drop-in sessions and free short courses on Data Science, Data Skills for Work and Tech Made Easy.

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Learn a second language

Learn a second language

Active Fife offers flexible courses, from learning basics to gaining a qualification in a range of languages, from Gaelic to British Sign Language.

Learn a second language

Memberships for educators and groups

Class memberships

Class memberships

Available for all class teachers and nurseries in Fife. Borrow up to 35 books at a time and order online using the catalogue. Visit your local or mobile library to sign up.

Corporate memberships

Corporate memberships

For childminders, private partner nurseries, playgroups and youth groups. Borrow up to 15 books and manage loans easily.

Chatterbooks (on hold)

Chatterbooks remains on hold until July 2026 while we review this service. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12a)

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12a)

Friday 19 June – Saturday 18 July

Adam Smith Theatre

Virginia Woolf's Night And Day (12a)

Virginia Woolf's Night And Day (12a)

Saturday 11 July – Wednesday 15 July

Adam Smith Theatre

Time And Water (pg)

Time And Water (pg)

Wednesday 15 July

Adam Smith Theatre

Canmore Room Events - Who Was Andrew Carnegie?

Canmore Room Events – Who Was Andrew Carnegie?

Thursday 16 July

Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries

Gaggle

Gaggle

Friday 17 July – Various Times

Rothes Halls

Frozen 2 (u)

Frozen 2 (u)

Saturday 18 July

Adam Smith Theatre

Disclosure Day (12a)

Disclosure Day (12a)

Saturday 18 July

Adam Smith Theatre

Playhouse Theatre Company Summer School:planet B!

Playhouse Theatre Company Summer School:planet B!

Saturday 18 July

Carnegie Hall

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