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Monday

• 6 to 7 pm
  Chatterbooks book group for 8 to 11 year olds
  First Monday of the month, term time only.
  Email ChildrensLibrary@edinburgh.gov.uk to join.

Saturday

• 10.30am to 12 noon
  Children’s Art Club, for ages 5 to 11.
  Families welcome. Sessions run monthly during term-time on a Saturday morning. They are advertised in the library and via social media.
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• 11 to 11.30am
  Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds
  Drop-in, no booking required.
• 3 to 4pm
  Lego Club for children aged 6 to 11 years and their parents/carers.
  Just drop in! Duplo is also provided in a separate room for families with younger children.

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Wednesday

• 1 to 2pm
  Book Café
  Third Wednesday of the month, in the Boardroom.
  ​​​​​​Please check the for details and to book a place. Read along with this month's choice, then join in the discussion. Tea, coffee and biscuits are on offer.
  Please note, Book Café is a women-only event with inclusivity as per the principles of founders, the Glasgow Women's Library.
• 2pm
  Knit and Natter on the mezzanine
  Free, drop-in.

Thursday

• 2 to 3.30pm
  Family history - getting started sessions
  Last Thursday of the month in the George Washington Browne Room.
  Find out about the free library resources which can help you start tracing your family tree. Book your place by emailing informationdigital@edinburgh.gov.uk

Saturday

• 1 to 2pm
  Music on the Mezzanine
  A regular programme of live concerts at Saturday lunchtime.
  Book your free ticket via the or by phoning the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.

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 Reading Group (ages 12 to 16 years), fortnightly.
  lease 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.
  Places are limited, currently with a waiting list in place. For further information, please get in touch via email or ask at the Central Lending enquiry desk.

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