- Name
- Central Lending Library
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- Regular events and activities for adults
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Wednesday
2pm on the mezzanine, Knit and Natter, free, drop-in. For further information please get in touch via email. - Book groups
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Monday
6 to 7pm, Found in Translation monthly book group for adults, reading fiction translated into English. Meets on the first Monday of the month. Places are limited, currently with a waiting list in place. For further information, please get in touch via email.
Tuesday
6pm, Teen Book Group (ages 13 to 16 years), fortnightly. Please get in touch via email for more information.
Friday
2 to 3pm, Central Library Book Group meets on the first Friday of each month in the Boardroom. This is a drop-in group, no need to book. Lending has a number of copies of each month鈥檚 set title available to borrow at the Enquiry desk. - Book caf茅
- About
- High interest rates guaranteed with a great and varied collection of all the latest titles plus old favourites. Choose from a wide range of fact and fiction including collections of travel books, language courses, maps and DVDs. Our friendly staff are always on hand to help and advise you with selection. Don't forget to look out for our topical displays and themed events.
- Address
- George IV Bridge
- Postcode
- EH1 1EG
- Telephone
- 0131 242 8020
- central.lending.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Opening hours
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Monday: 10am 鈥� 8pm
Tuesday: 10am 鈥� 8pm
Wednesday: 10am 鈥� 8pm
Thursday: 10am 鈥� 5pm
Friday: 10am 鈥� 5pm
Saturday: 10am 鈥� 5pm - Services
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Visiting Central Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use a study space
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use the photocopier
- use a public computer and print
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass). - Facilities
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Public toilets
An accessible toilet is available in the Children鈥檚 Library
- Bus routes
- Lothian 23, 27, 41, 45, 67
- Libraries home page
- Find out all about libraries including borrowing, reserving and renewing books