Ratho Library

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

: 'Read to the Beat' begins June 20th!
For age 4-11 (younger and older can also take part). Join up at Ratho library and begin your Summer reading adventure...
How it works...
1. Sign up:
Visit your local library and ask to sign up – a librarian will give you a special collector folder when you start your Challenge.
2. Read books:
Challenge yourself to read 6 books you like over the summer from our library..
3. Earn rewards:
Each time you finish a book, visit the library. You will collect special stickers and rewards for reading books!

15/06/2026

World Cup 2026
Scotland qualified after 28 years! Something to celebrate, I'm sure you'll agree 😃
Make sure to check out our World Cup display "Football Fever 2026"
We have lots of football books for you to look at and borrow.

15/06/2026

What a great day at Ratho Gala 2026
Neil and Jaimie hard at work providing essential badge making services for young and old alike 😁

11/06/2026

Edinburgh Festival Fringe programmes now available at Ratho Library

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the world's greatest celebrations of arts and culture.

02/06/2026

We've got a musical extravaganza with dance and storytelling from Japan on the 5th of June next week at 3pm, in partnership with the Edinburgh Multicultural Festival.

Book your FREE tickets either via the QR code on the poster, or at https://www.edmcf.co.uk/closer-to-cultures

27/05/2026

We can now take card payments @ Ratho library so there's no excuse for not getting your food caddy bin liners from us. Only £1 a roll
We also recycle your household batteries and provide free hearing aid batteries for anyone with an NHS hearing aid. Just bring your Audiology yellow book with you when collecting.

20/05/2026

Alistair Moffat, celebrated Scottish historian, author, and journalist known for bringing landscape and local history to life, will be joining us at Ratho library Sat 23 May 3pm to 4pm

Although this is a free ticked event. please feel free to drop in.

Prolific social Historian and Edinburgh favourite, Alistair Moffat, joins us at Ratho Library to discuss The Secret History of Here: A Year in the Valley. In this journal-style novel, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Moffat explores the history of the place that surrounds his home, but through his insights, invites all to witness the rich history that encompasses us all.

https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/ratho/ratho-library/eibf-paper-trails-x-ratho-library-alistair-moffat-history-all-around-us/2026-05-23/15:00/t-ejjokak

20/05/2026

This Saturday at Ratho library 11am. We have Elle McNicoll coming along to host an author event about her prize winning childrens novel "A Kind Of Spark" in place of our usual morning craft session although, for younger children, we will still have a mini craft available.

This is a free ticketed event but please feel free to just drop in.

Change historical narratives with author Elle McNicoll as she delves into the Scotland's history of the witch trails and the victims of this dark era. In the 2021 Waterstones Children's Book Prize-Winning novel, A Kind of Spark, 11-year-old protagonist Addie, campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trails that took place in her hometown. Join Elle for an inspiring event on empowerment and making your voice heard in your community!

Tickets are now available for EIBF Paper Trails x Ratho Library: Elle McNicoll – Caring About The Pa at Ratho library, Ratho on Sat 23 May 2026 at 11:00AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!