Kirkliston Library

22/04/2026

Join us for another opportunity to dedicate an hour and a half to getting creative in community! This time we'll be painting candles in a relaxing atmosphere. Take the candles home for yourself, or gift to a friend. All materials will be provided. Wednesday 6th May 6.30pm.

Please do get in touch to book your space using the below details:
Ph: 0131 529 5510
Email: [email protected]

15/04/2026

I phone has been handed into Kirkliston Library,it was found near the High Street. it is in this cover, think its an i phone 15 , has a pink cover on it. We are open unitl 8pm this evening .

11/04/2026

It’s and we’ve got a display of books to inform and raise awareness. You can also find out more via Parkinson’s UK on their website, they have lots of information, as well as details on local support groups. We will be raising funds for Parkinson’s UK to help fund research to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s and to find a cure.

04/04/2026

There's plenty going on in Edinburgh City Libraries over the holiday break! Remember we are open today until 2pm and closed on Monday.

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/family-activities/whats-families-holidays/2?fbclid=IwVERDUAQ7Xj9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4SCTakDx2V4_KiuA-pjRez9oJMZdjwSL8GMvbl3wb0NvsJN22k8PmQemPXzA_aem_1UxnSMj7jWZ488yYyNHHXA

What's on for families during the holidays

02/04/2026

Thanks to all those who came along to last night's Cosy Craft of the month! We had a wonderful time making giant paper daffodils together. A really simple craft that could make a special gift, or brighten up the home. Take a look at the some of the wonderful creations we had 👉

Keep an eye out on our page for future opportunities to get creative in community with a new craft every month!

01/04/2026

There’s lots going on at Kirkliston Library for the school Easter holidays and all events are free. The only one you need to book for is the Explore Learning workshop, all other events are drop in. If you need us to book the Fun with Phonice workshop drop by the library or give us a call on 529 5510 🐣🐣🐣🐣😍🥰😍

25/03/2026

We’re putting out feelers to gauge interest in a creative writing group for adults.
There would be space available in the library on the third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-7:30pm (or longer if needed), for writers to come together for encouragement, support, feedback, and to bounce ideas around in a safe space.
If this is something you, or someone you know, would be interested in please get in touch or comment below.

19/03/2026

Join us for an evening of Cosy Crafting Wednesday 1st April 6.30pm! Welcome in the Spring months by making paper daffodils. All materials are provided, as well as a cuppa. Come and craft in community, try something new, and relax!
Please get in touch using the below details if you would like to come along.

Ph: 0131 529 5510
Email: [email protected]

17/03/2026

Our opening hours over the Easter break are
Friday 3 April – closed
Saturday 4 April – open as normal (10am to 2pm)
Monday 6 April – closed
from Tuesday 7 April – open as normal (10am to 5pm).

Remember, Your Library is always open online to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers - https://zurl.co/r9OQf

06/03/2026

We had a very busy Bookbug session this morning. Lots of fun with the Kirkliston library duo Chris on the ukulele and Karen on vocals. What a magical morning and a great stat to the day 😍🥰🤩

05/03/2026

Adult poetry evening at South Queensferry Library. A performance and writing workshop with poet Ash Dickinson. See booking details in post below.

The Poetry In Us with Ash Dickinson. In the lead up to World Poetry Day join us in the library for a performance by poet Ash followed by a writing workshop. No experience is needed!

𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠, 𝐴𝑠ℎ’𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑟, 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑝 𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑, 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑔𝑖𝑓𝑡. 𝐴𝑠ℎ’𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐- 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟- 𝑦𝑒𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒. 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑦-𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑜𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒. 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑡’𝑠 𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑠, 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑖𝑚, 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑠𝑛’𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑤𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑎, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑓𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦.

Wednesday 18th March, 18:30-19:30.
Free to book, email [email protected]
or call 0131 529 5576.
Age 16+


www.ashdickinson.com
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