Stockbridge Library

19/06/2026

🎶📚 Get ready to Read to the Beat! 🎶📚

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is officially here.

How it works?

• Runs from end of June till End of August

• Open to all primary aged children

• Come and visit us to sign up for free and grab your reading tracker

• Children to read any 6 Library books of their choice

• Children should borrow books on their own library card

• Books can be read in library but must be issued to a library card

• Let the librarian know every time you have finished reading a book, to keep your challenge record up to date and get a sticker

• Don’t forget to collect your medal and certificate after finishing the challenge

16/06/2026

Check this event at Drumbrae Library Hub!🙂

On 23rd June 2026 we will be joined by award winning author Michael Lee Richardson!

Michael will be talking to teens and young adults about his writing and television productions.

Come along and join us!

This event is free with no need to book.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 6pm

11/06/2026

Check out this event at Newington Library! 🙂

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]

10/06/2026

Do you love to craft? Sew? Knit? Crochet? Show off something homemade in our FASHION SHOWCASE! We're hosting a runway night on Monday, 22 June from 6-7:30. Anyone of any age can show off something they have handmade - clothing, accessories, items, you can be creative! It is FREE to participate in and tickets are FREE as well! No craft is too small or too beginner for us...we want to see what you've made!

Email [email protected] to sign up!

09/06/2026

More Fringe programmes have been delivered to the library this morning, come and get yours! 🤩

08/06/2026

The new temporary Blackhall Library next to Davidsons Mains’ Primary School is officially open from today! 🥰

04/06/2026

📚 **Discover Your Library Day – 4 June** 📚

There's so much more to your library than books!

Come and discover everything we have to offer:

📖 Books for all ages and interests
👶 Children's storytimes and activities
🎨 Events, workshops, and community programmes
📚 Learning and information resources
💻 Free internet and computer access
📝 Study spaces and quiet areas for work
🔍 Research and digital resources
🤝 Friendly staff ready to help you find what you need

Whether you're looking to learn, create, study, connect, or simply enjoy a good book, your library is here for you.

27/05/2026

Social Security Scotland deliver benefits for people with children under 16, disabled people, carers, young people entering the workplace, people who need help paying for a funeral and to help people heat their homes. You can explore them at

Help Social Security Scotland spread the word about our benefits. Our resources include factsheets, posters, flyers and social media content in multiple languages.

27/05/2026

Join us on Thursday the 4th of June 2026 at 3.30 pm for a special storytelling and craft session with Catherine, for children aged 4+, in celebration of Empathy Day! We look forward to seeing you! ☺️🤩