The Reading Cafe features pupils from Holy Cross High School in Hamilton quizzing authors, musicians and other cultural figures about books.
Harriet Gardens in Rutherglen will cater for 15 people at a time, with each person staying in a nest home.
More than £23m is being invested at St Andrew's and St Bride's High School in East Kilbride and Holy Cross High School in Hamilton.
A vulnerable family say they fear for their safety after facing a campaign of harassment from a violent neighbour.
Some councils have reduced eligibility for free school bus services leaving pupils and parents confused.
Residents must now collect mail after a postal worker was threatened with a dog during deliveries.
Allison Shearer was unfairly dismissed after being told to move to a school with high levels of violence.
The project will be developed by the Social Bite charity and South Lanarkshire Council.
Councillors also approved £13.19m of savings with £1.8m coming from the roads budget.
