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Leith Library - Library locations and opening hours

Name
Leith Library
Leith library building
Regular activities for children and young people

Friday

  • 2 to 3pm
    Craft activities for children
    Fun and funky crafts for children aged 5 to 11. Have fun designing, making things and being creative!

Saturday

  • 1 to 2pm
    Kids' Craft and Writing Club, fortnightly
    Make a craft and use it to write your own stories! Suggested for ages 7 to 11.
  • 2 to 3pm
    Lego Club
    Creative brick-building fun for ages 5 to 11.
  • 4pm to 5pm
    Cantonese language activities for children, first Saturday of each month.
Bookbug sessions
Regular events and activities for adults

Monday

  • 11am
    Library Link, fortnightly
    Free bus service for anyone who has difficulty getting to the library because of age, disability or ill health. Trained staff and Royal Voluntary Service volunteers help you on and off the minibus. Choose your books and enjoy a coffee and a chat before being taken home again. Contact the Library to register your interest.
  • 2 to 3pm
    Women’s Craft Group
    A warm welcome for women of all ages. Come along and craft and chat, enjoy a hot drink and try something different every week.
  • 2 to 4pm
    Family and Household Support Service drop-in, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Tuesday

  • 2pm
    Library Link, fortnightly
    Free bus service for anyone who has difficulty getting to the library because of age, disability or ill health. Trained staff and Royal Voluntary Service volunteers help you on and off the minibus. Choose your books and enjoy a coffee and a chat before being taken home again. Contact the Library to register your interest.
  • 5.30 to 6.30pm
    Councillor drop in surgery with Councillor Chas Booth (during school term time).

Wednesday

  • 5.30 to 6.30pm
    Councillor drop-in surgery with Councillor Katrina Faccenda, 1st and 4th Wednesday of the month (except in July and on public holidays).
  • 6pm
    Councillor drop-in surgery with Adam Nols-McVey, third Wednesday of the month
  • 6.30 to 8pm
    Knitting Group for adults
    Come along with your needles and wool for a good knit and natter.

Thursday

  • 2pm to 4pm
    RNID Near You, second Thursday of the month.  
    Support with information on hearing loss and tinnitus, how to do a hearing check and basic repairs and maintenance of NHS hearing aids.

Saturday

  • 11.30am to 12.30pm
    English Conversation Club, fortnightly. 
    ​​​​​​​A friendly group for practising your English language skills.
Book groups

Monday

  • 10.30am to midday,
    Book group, last Monday of the month.
    Please contact Library staff if you're interested to join this group.
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Address
28-30 Ferry Road
Postcode
EH6 4AE
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About
Opened in 1932, Leith Library sits at the corner of Ferry Road and Great Junction Street, in front of Leith Theatre and next to Leith History Mural.
Opening hours
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
Visiting Leith 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
Disabled access
Accessible toilet
Baby change facilities
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charge points for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating area
Bus routes
Lothian 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 21, 34
Room hire