- Name
- McDonald Road Library
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- Regular activities for children and young people
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Thursday
- 3.30 to 4.30pm
Young Writers’ Group for ages 10 to 14 years
Friday
- 3 to 4pm
Children’s Crafts for ages 5 and up
Saturday
- 3 to 4pm
Lego and Boardgames Club, for ages 5 and up
- 3.30 to 4.30pm
- Bookbug sessions
- Regular events and activities for adults
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Monday
- 6 to 7pm
Writers' Group
Tuesday
- 6.30 to 7.30pm
Adult Craft Group
Wednesday
- 2pm
Movie Matinees
Contact the library for information on upcoming films. - 5pm
Monthly Film Club on the first Wednesday of each month.
Times and dates may vary. Contact the library for information on upcoming films.
- 6 to 7pm
- Book groups
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Wednesday
- 6.30pm
Monthly Book Group on the second Wednesday of every month.
Limited availability. Contact the library to register interest.
- 6.30pm
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Address
- 2 McDonald Road
- Postcode
- EH7 4LU
- Telephone
- 0131 529 5636
- mcdonaldroad.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
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- About
- McDonald Road Library is one of 28 freely-accessible public libraries in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, 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.
- 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. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Coach Lines 13
- Room hire