TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2014 Continuing: Carol Rhodes and Louise Hopkins: Drawings, Paintings and Prints. Two artists’ responses to Below Another Sky, an international residency programme designed to support the research and development of new work in print by artists from Scotland, Australia, Canada, India and Pakistan. Exhibition runs to 19th July 2014, Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm at Edinburgh Printmakers, Union Street. Here at the Gate: novelist, poet, blogger and short story writer Christine Campbell talks and reads from her most recent novel and explores her inspiration, the writing process and getting published the indie way. 10am-12noon, South Neighbourhood Office & Library. Free places must be booked by contacting the library on 0131 529 5151. Love in a Library: pop-up opera in association with Edinburgh International Festival, featuring songs from Schumann, Schubert, Wagner, Quilter & Gershwin. 12.30-1.30pm, Central Library, George IV Bridge. Free, no booking required. Millie Gray: Millie is a professional storyteller and writer; her five published books are all set in Leith and follow the lives of strong women who manage to achieve the impossible. Millie is now working on her sixth book. 2.30-4pm, Conference Room, Central Library, George IV Bridge. Free tickets must be booked via eventbrite. Springwell Strollers & Striders Community Walk: a local led health walk lasting no more than an hour. 1pm, Tynecastle Community Wing. Contact Alan at Health All Round on 0131 337 1376 for more information. Part of Gorgie & Dalry Gala Week, but walks are held every Tuesday. Extensive Landscape by Phillip Koninck (1666). Art historian Ailsa Turner discusses Koninck’s luminous landscape, which demonstrates his perfection of the panoramic vista. 12.45-1.15pm Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed. Play Time – who would you like to be? Join the National Library of Scotland’s fortnightly play-reading group and try out a new role. No performance, no public audience, no experience necessary. Enjoy modern drama in an informal lively way, with Andrew Martin, NLS Curator of Literature and the Arts and Kate Hendry, NLS Reader in Residence. 6-8pm National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge. Free, no booking required – further information from k.hendry@nls.uk 
Arthur’s Secrets: moderate guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Proper clothing and footwear will be required. Booking essential via the Historic Scotland Ranger Service on 0131 652 8150. Not suitable for under 8s or disabled people owing to rough terrain and steep slopes. 
ESOL Chatabout Reading Group: friendly and informal group for adults learning English as a Second Language at Intermediate Level. By reading and sharing books together we build confidence in speaking, reading and understanding English. 10-11am, Fountainbridge Library, Dundee Street. For more information contact Mo Boussaboon on 0131 529 5617 or email fountainbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
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