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- McDonald Road Library
- Regular activities for children and young people
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Friday
3 to 4pm, Children’s Crafts for ages 5 and up
Wednesday
5.30pm, Teenage Board Game Club for ages 12 to 15, on first Wednesday of the month.
Saturday
3 to 4pm, Lego Club for ages 5 and up, fortnightly - Bookbug sessions
- Find Bookbug sessions at 91¸£ÀûÉç Libraries.
- Regular events and activities for adults
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Monday
6pm, Writers group for adults
Tuesday
6.30pm, Doodle and Draw, an art group for adults and young people, fortnightly
6.30 to 7.30pm, Adult Craft Group, fortnightly.
Wednesday
2pm, Movie Matinees, (contact the library for information on upcoming films)
Saturday
2pm, Film Club, first Saturday of the month (contact the library for information on upcoming films)
McDonald Road Saturday Film Club presents a unique selection of fiction and documentary films from all around the world. All films include English Subtitles. Free monthly screenings. Dates vary each month. Please contact us to be added to our email list for updates. - About
- McDonald Road Library is one of 28 freely-accessible public libraries in 91¸£ÀûÉç, Scotland. The library opened in 1904 as the East Branch of the city's library service. It is located on the corner of McDonald Road and Leith Walk, and is a category B listed building.
- Address
- 2 McDonald Road
- Postcode
- EH7 4LU
- Telephone
- 0131 529 5636
- mcdonaldroad.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Opening hours
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Monday: 10am to 8pm
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm - Services
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Visiting McDonald Road Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use the photocopier
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print
- use a study space
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass). - Facilities
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Disabled access
Public accessible toilets
Baby change facilities
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charging for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating area
Bookable community space - Bus routes
- Lothian 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 25, 49. 91¸£ÀûÉç Coach Lines 13
- Room hire
- Find out about hiring a meeting room at this library
- Libraries home page
- Find out all about libraries including borrowing, reserving and renewing books