‘Circus Stars’ is our theme for this year’s reading challenge – so there will be lots of clowning about in libraries this summer! Scroll down to see what’s happening at your local library (if it’s  not listed give them a call to find out what’s happening, or ask the next time you’re in).
To find out more about the summer reading challenge take a look at this video or head over to the Circus Stars site.

Just a quick reminder that libraries will be closed on Good Friday (22nd April) and Easter Monday (25th April).  However, during the Easter weekend, libraries will be open on Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April if they are usually open on a Sunday.

This Thursday (17th Feb) from 11am – 12.30pm at the Central Children’s Library (or should that be libraaaaary?)
For children aged 4 – 10, no need to book – just turn up on the day.
 

Just a quick reminder that libraries will close at 5pm on Hogmanay then reopen as normal on Wednesday 5th January.
Happy New Year to all our readers from everyone here at Edinburgh City Libraries!

Libraries Opening Times on Wednesday 8 December, Thursday 9 December and Friday 10 December will be 10am – 5pm.
Where staffing allows, this includes libraries that would normally open from 1pm.
As we’ve been saying -  things could change depending on the weather. Our advice remains to phone ahead if you are thinking of visiting a library to make sure it will be open when you get there.

Kirkliston and Ratho will not open today due to weather conditions.
Morningside is currently closed due to problems with heating.
The other public libraries in Edinburgh will close at 4pm today.
The situation may change – if we have to close some libraries even earlier we will update you here.

Blackhall Library was unable to open this morning (Monday 6 December) due to traffic / weather conditions.
Currie, Ratho, Corstorphine, Granton, Kirkliston, South Queensferry, Gilmerton, Moredun and Craigmillar libraries will not be open either.
Morningside has had to close because the heating system has broken down.
The other public libraries in Edinburgh will close at 4pm today and tomorrow.
The situation may change – if we have to close some libraries even earlier we will update you here.

As usual we’ve got tons of activities for all the family in the run up to Christmas. Find out what’s happening at your local library…

Central Children’s Library
If you’re aged 4 – 12 come and help us decorate the central children’s library with cards, paper chains and snowflakes.
Saturday 11th December – collect your tickets in advance from Central Lending or the Children’s Library.