Kirkliston Library

05/10/2026

A reminder that we have a fabulous evening of Cosy Crafting with artist Jenni Hamilton coming up this Wednesday 7th October 6.30pm.
All materials are provided and it is completely free!
Please get in touch to secure your place using the below details.

As part of our autumn programme of events we are very excited to offer a needle felting workshop with artist Jenni Hamilton. Jenni will guide you through how to make a pumpkin decoration, perfect for this time of year!
Spaces are free but limited so please book by calling 0131 529 5510 or emailing [email protected]. Adults only please.
Check out Jenni's work at https://www.instagram.com/cardmadfairy/

05/10/2026

A reminder that there will be a Bookbug session on tomorrow morning, Tuesday 6th October, at 10.30am. No booking required, just turn up!

02/10/2026

There's loads going on in the library during October!

Please get in touch if you'd like to attend any of the activities.

Wed 7th, 18:30 - Needle felted pumpkin workshop for adults.
Fri 16th, 14:00 - "Be the Book" Interactive Storytime for under 7s.
Sat 17th, 14:00 - Code Club for age 8-13.
Wed 21st, 18:30 - Ghostly Tales from Edinburgh for adults.
Wed 28th, 19:00 - An evening with true crime and historical writer Tom Wood.

Bookbug sessions will run on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30am during October. No booking required.

30/09/2026

📢 Code Club special event at Kirkliston Library, Saturday 17th October, 10:30am to 12:30pm. ♥ ´¨`•.¸¸.♫│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌♫´¨`*•.¸¸♥
Learn to make a piano using a micro:bit, cardboard, tinfoil, and a few lines of code!
We will provide all the equipment needed. Recommended age: 8+
You will need:
- A grown-up if you are under 12 years old
- A snack and something to drink to keep you going
- Your library card to access the internet
Spaces are limited so please book a FREE space by phoning 0131 529 5510 or emailing [email protected].

29/09/2026

Join us for Storytime this Friday at 3:30pm! We'll be celebrating our love of reading with two gorgeous booky books, A House Made of Books by Frankie Gritton and How To Survive on a Desert Island by Lorenzo Coltellacci & Alice Ourghanlian.
Why not stay and make your own book too!

28/09/2026

Kirkliston Library will be running an additional Bookbug session on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am while our friends at South Queensferry Library are closed for building works! This will start from tomorrow, 29th September, and run until the end of October. Our Bookbug sessions on Friday mornings at 10.30am will continue as normal.

25/09/2026

Be The Book! Coming soon to the library a fully interactive story session with illustrator Catherine Lindow. Expect drawing, singing and a whole lot of fun!

This session is free and best suited for age 7 and under. Places are limited so please book by calling the library on 0131 529 5510 or emailing [email protected].

25/09/2026

We're really sorry but there will be no Storytime this afternoon. We'll be back next week!

23/09/2026

As part of our autumn programme of events we are very excited to offer a needle felting workshop with artist Jenni Hamilton. Jenni will guide you through how to make a pumpkin decoration, perfect for this time of year!
Spaces are free but limited so please book by calling 0131 529 5510 or emailing [email protected]. Adults only please.
Check out Jenni's work at https://www.instagram.com/cardmadfairy/

19/09/2026

Looking for something free and fun to do in the October holiday?

📢 Code Club special event at Kirkliston Library, Saturday 17th October, 10:30am to 12:30pm. ♥ ´¨`•.¸¸.♫│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌♫´¨`*•.¸¸♥
Learn to make a piano using a micro:bit, cardboard, tinfoil, and a few lines of code!
We will provide all the equipment needed. Recommended age: 8+
You will need:
- A grown-up if you are under 12 years old
- A snack and something to drink to keep you going
- Your library card to access the internet
Spaces are limited so please book a FREE space by phoning 0131 529 5510 or emailing [email protected].