Balerno Library

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!

01/04/2026

Here's a note of Edinburgh Libraries' opening hours over the Easter break:
Friday 3 April – closed
Saturday 4 April – open as normal
Monday 6 April – closed
from Tuesday 7 April – open as normal.

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

02/03/2026

This Sunday is International Women's Day and the day after, in Colinton Library, we will have the pleasure to host Catherine Awoyode presentation of the book "Alora: The Prophecy". Catherine is only 13 and already published her book! She will tell us about it and you will be able to ask!

27/02/2026

**TRUE CRIME AUTHOR TALK** Join us at Currie library for a free author talk on Wed 11th March at 6pm.

The World's End Murders The Inside Story. A fascinating insight by author and former Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police Tom Wood. As Director of Operations Tom will explain about his investigation in solving the famous World's End Murders. There will be an opportunity to meet the author and we will also host a Q and A followed by book signing. Not to be missed.

Book your free ticket online via Eventbrite or call us on 0131 529 5609 to reserve your place.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/true-crime-the-worlds-end-murders-an-inside-story-by-author-tom-wood-tickets-1984133649156?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/02/2026

Catherine Awoyode is an avid reader and good costumer of our libraries, who has recently published her first novel "Alora, the Prophecy" at just 13 years of age. We will have the pleasure of hosting her presentation in Colinton Library on the 9th March, for International Women's Day (week), where she will tell us about how she wrote it and published it. We are so proud of you, Catherine!

05/02/2026

Last week in our Lego Club we had very interesting designs, like Junxi's, who created a MQ9 Reaper drone. Remember tomorrow is Friday and we have Lego Club as usual at 2.30

30/01/2026

Next week is Languages Week Scotland. Please, check all the interesting events organised by Oxgangs library and reserve your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/languages-week-scotland-new-scots-special-at-edinburgh-libraries-tickets-1981594091270?fbclid=IwY2xjawPoRBBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA2MGZSTFo4R056czVkOVJic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr96vRlNBw2Yhw9KnG_dK2w3dNZNlJDHTuyvpUrl3xpGL-gZWcVI1EDOjCHb_aem_FHZj1e5CxqwJQGXG2iyPUw

Join us for a variety of activities celebrating Languages Week Scotland at Edinburgh Libraries feat Arabic, Cantonese, Pashto and Ukrainian!

30/01/2026

Hey! Today is Friday and we have again our Lego Club. Come along and have fun! :)

21/01/2026

BOOKBUG AT BALERNO LIBRARY

Did you know we have fun Bookbug sessions for preschool children every Wednesday afternoon from 3.30 till 4.00 pm at the library? If you have a child/children aged 0-4, why not book a space for next week’s Bookbug?
To book your space/s, please ring the library 0131 529 5500 any time from the previous Friday.
Hope to see you there!

21/01/2026

Join us at Currie Library to crack the code on dealing with picky eaters - it's not just about food, it's about winning the mealtime battle!