Library events
Our calendar page lists details of one-off events for adults hosted by libraries.
For details of regular events such as book groups and children's activities at a specific library visit the library's page or follow them on Facebook.
In the past we've hosted authors such as Val McDermid, Maggie O'Farrell and Ian Rankin. on our YouTube channel.
June 2025
From clicks to savings - cut your energy bills with Home Energy Scotland
Home Energy Scotland is running four workshops in collaboration with Leith Library, to help you save money on your energy bills through using their online tools. You can pick the day and time that suits you from the following sessions
Tuesday 17 June from 6 to 7pm
Thursday 19 June from 2 to 3pm.
One of their friendly advisors will chat to you about the Home Energy Scotland service, the benefits of being more energy efficient at home and the simple actions you can take to save money on your energy bills. They will help you to navigate a Home Energy Scotland online tool that will generate ideas for what energy efficiency improvements you could make to your home. They will also look at whether you may be eligible for any funding to help you make the changes.
Leith Library
28-30 Ferry Road
EH6 4AE
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Book launch with Ruth Aylett and Greg Michaelson
Newington Library invite you to the book launch of Solstice, the story of Helen and her cousin Malcolm who are reluctantly thrown together to combat a multi-dimensional conspiracy, involving love, drugs and quantum futures. The session will include a Q&A session.
Tuesday 17 June at 6.30pm
Newington Library
17-21 Fountainhall Road
EH9 2LN
Please phone Newington Library on 0131 529 5536 to book a ticket.
Music on the Mezzanine with The Magnus Turpie Combo
Magnus Turpie, accordionist, and his friends provide musical entertainment on the Mezzanine.
Friday 20 June at 2pm
Music Library, Mezzanine
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
Make Music Day
Make Music Day will be a programme of music from early to late, with performances from guests old and new. The full programme will be released nearer the day.
Saturday 21 June
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
Urdu poetry evening with Urdu Society of Scotland
Join us for a celebration of the rich Urdu literature of South Asia. You may participate by reciting your contribution of Urdu poetry or prose.
Tues 24 June from 5.30 to 7pm
Newington Library
17-21 Fountainhall Road
EH9 2LN
Please phone Newington Library on 0131 529 5536 with any enquiries.
July 2025
The Bombing of Edinburgh and Leith: 1939-1942
Another chance to enjoy an evening with writer and former Senior Police Officer, Tom Wood, as he explores the bombing of Edinburgh and Leith between 1939 and 1942.
When the Edinburgh Police Historical Society uncovered a rare 1944 document detailing German bombing raids on the city, it revealed a story often overlooked. Though not ‘Blitzed’ like London, Edinburgh was repeatedly attacked from October 1939 to 1942, and Tom Wood will share this history using original crime scene photographs from the City Police Archives.
Wednesday 16 July at 6pm
George Washington Browne Room
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG