Colinton Library

15/07/2026

We currently have the 2026 programmes for the Jazz & Blues Festival, The Stand Comedy Club, and the Gilded Balloon Show Guide. Get then while stocks last!!

12/06/2026

Sorry to announce that Bookbug is cancelled tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you back next week. Remember we also also have a Bookbug this Tuesday at 10:30am.

09/06/2026

Don't miss our free Author talk tomorrow evening at 6pm!

**AUTHOR TALK ** - Join us at Colinton library on Wed 10th June at 6pm with crime author Tom Wood. A true story about the first modern murder and how the ground-breaking work of Scottish forensic scientists who developed new techniques helped solve the case and shape the future of scientific criminal investigation.

There will be an opportunity to meet the author / ask questions and have books signed.

02/06/2026

**AUTHOR TALK ** - Join us at Colinton library on Wed 10th June at 6pm with crime author Tom Wood. A true story about the first modern murder and how the ground-breaking work of Scottish forensic scientists who developed new techniques helped solve the case and shape the future of scientific criminal investigation.

There will be an opportunity to meet the author / ask questions and have books signed.

01/06/2026

Sorry to announce that Bookbug is cancelled tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you back next week. Remember we also also have a Bookbug this Saturday at 11am.

16/05/2026

The week beginning 18 May is Bookbug Week! To celebrate, why not bring your pre-schooler along with their favourite teddy bear or soft toy. Bookbug sessions at Balerno Library are on Wednesdays 3.30-4.00. Because we are very limited when it comes to space, please book a space 0131 529 5500. If at all possible, please book BEFORE the day, and remember to phone us to cancel if you find you won't make it. We look forward to seeing you!

16/05/2026

06/05/2026

**CURRIE LIBRARY TEMPORARY CLOSURE**

WED 6th May 5pm & THURSDAY 7th May 10-5pm

To support the Scottish Parliament Elections, Currie Library will be used as a polling station on Thursday 7th May 2026 and will be closed to all library services.
It is also necessary to close the library from 5pm on Wednesday 6th May to support the set up of the polling station.

The library will reopen as normal on Friday 8th May 2026.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during this time. Your nearest library during closure will be:

Oxgangs Library
343 Oxgangs Road North
Edinburgh
EH13 9LY

22/04/2026

A must see at Currie Library!

08/04/2026

** CHILDRENS EVENT ** Come join us next week with Explore Learning and their Fun with Phonics Workshop!

Colinton Library 17th April: 11am **BOOK WITH THE LINK BELOW**- Ages 4 to 7 yrs old, limit of 5 children.

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