Blackhall Library

20/06/2026

The starts this Saturday the 20th of June! This year's theme is Read to the Beat, celebrating the links between music and reading. Want to participate? Just follow these simple steps:
1. Come in to the library and let a member of staff know you're interested--they will give you a folder with all of the reading goals set for this summer.
2. Pick six. Every time you complete one of them, come back to have your progress marked and get a sticker.
3. Let someone at the library know once you have finished and receive your prize!

20/06/2026

Blackhall Library, the Mobile Bus and The Friends of Blackhall Library are at the Davidsons Main's Children's Gala today!
Join us between 12 and 3 for books, crochet, knitted items, colouring in, Hook a Duck and more!

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Join us at Davidsons's Mains Children's Gala this Saturday!

15/06/2026

Bookbug will be at Blackhall Library tomorrow morning at 11.00am!
We look forward to seeing you there for songs, rhymes and a story.
- Bookbug and the Blackhall Library Team

11/06/2026

Come along to our craft sessions every Friday at 2pm-3pm! We can't wait to see you there. Free to attend at Blackhall Library.

10/06/2026

An exciting event happening at Newington Library! 🎼

Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991191783225?aff=oddtdtcreator

Make Music Day : An Evening with Nobby Clark

Join us in celebrating Make Music Day at Newington Library on Monday 22nd June at 6pm for a laid-back chat with Nobby Clark, the original lead singer of the Bay City Rollers. Hear all about his life in the music business and get a glimpse into his autobiography straight from the man himself.

Whether you're a long time fan or just curious about the music scene, this is a great chance to hear stories and insights from a true rock legend in an informal setting.

Booking is required to book your space please book via Eventbrite through the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-music-day-an-evening-with-nobby-clark-tickets-1991191783225?aff=oddtdtcreator

or by contacting the library either in person, by phone on 0131 529 5536 or by email: [email protected]

08/06/2026

Bookbug is so excited to welcome you all to our first ever Bookbug session at the new Blackhall Library! Bookbug will be every Tuesday at 11.00am-11.30am. No booking is required. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/06/2026

Blackhall library is officially open!

Bookbug is eagerly waiting to issue your books...

Come and see us! 😃

Our opening times are:
Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

See you soon.
Blackhall library team.

04/06/2026

Bookbug is so excited to welcome you to our new Blackhall Library on Monday! We will be hosting our first Bookbug session on Tuesday 9th June at 11am-11.30am. We will also be hosting our craft sessions every Friday at 2pm-3pm! We can't wait to see you there.
- Bookbug and the Blackhall Library Team