Our first Edinburgh Reads event of the new year sees former First Minister Henry McLeish in conversation with writer and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch. As ever, it’s absolutely free and you can book your place online.

There is currently a problem with our online catalogue which is affecting searches, reservations and renewals.
We apologise for this inconvenience and are working to get it fixed as soon as possible.

October’s exhibition in the Art Library is an excellent collection of 3D Felt Textile Art by Russian born artist and designer Larisa Guzova.

Our friends from the Open University will be at Central Library between 11am and 7pm on Wednesday 24th October to answer your questions about courses, study methods and other aspects of learning with the OU.
Just drop in, no appointment necessary.
 
 
 

Just a quick reminder that from Monday (1st October) twenty-two of our libraries will open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, with major changes to Thursday opening citywide. Six libraries will also continue to be open on a Sunday.
Check this table for details of the revised opening hours.

Last Thursday night saw several members of the library’s invaluable WRVS volunteers being honoured for their long service. At the event in the City Chambers some of the Edinburgh Books on Wheels volunteers were presented with medals including David Colvin, a volunteer of 20 years and Grace Aithie of 27 years. The Books on Wheels service delivers books to housebound readers every two weeks and also provides a Library Link service which escorts readers to the library.

From 1st October twenty two of our libraries will open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, with major changes to Thursday opening citywide. Six libraries will also continue to be open on a Sunday.
Check this table for details of the revised opening hours.
If you’d like to find out more download these frequently asked questions.

Drumbrae Library is now fully back in business as their power issues have been rectified and all computer systems and telephone systems are back up and running.
Thanks to all our customers for their understanding and patience over the last few hours.

Due to a power outage, Drumbrae Library Hub is currently without any telephones or computer systems.
 
Should you have any enquiries, renewals, or requests then please contact any of our other branch libraries who will be happy, and able, to assist you.
 
As soon as Drumbrae is back up and running we’ll let you know…

The Ragged University comes to Central Library’s mezzanine on Friday 17th August for a special double bill of talks starting at 1.30pm.
First, Makmed the Miller presents “The Grief of Isis” in the form of a spectacular artwork with accompanying music.
Then, after a break for tea, coffee and biscuits Peter Barratt will talk about the remarkable life of his grandmother – the Suffragette Alice Hawkins.
There is no charge and no tickets to order – just turn up on the day.