Lochaber libraries blaze a trail for fundraising week

HLH has said it is looking at options of what to do with the valuable discovery, including a possible raffle or auction later in the year to raise additional funds.

Mallaig too invited people to guess the number of objects in a jar, but had aptly managed to fill its vessel with mini books, with one participant getting their guess spot on.

Meanwhile, Caol Library maintained traditional library rules by hosting a silent auction.

Hunters of the Gruffalo could be found in Mallaig, Ardnamurchan, Fort William and Kinlochleven, with customers challenged to find and answer ten questions around the library.

Fort William was another book sale host, and handmade crafts - including crocheted bookmarks - and sweet treats were available across the region as people reached into their pockets to help.

HLH expressed its thanks to everyone who showed support during the week, and said it hoped that the work would ensure that libraries continued to serve as invaluable community hubs and offer resources and activities for all ages.

Donations to libraries, as well as other HLH educational programmes, can still be made at shop.highlifehighland.com/collections/donate.