Fountainbridge Library

Good morning! Our popular Lego Club is back today from 3pm-4pm. Any child from 5-12 years of age is welcome, all they need to bring is a parent to accompany them! Here are some of the many fantastic works from last week's club.

We had a blast making footballers for the World Cup this Saturday! ⚽️ So proud of our creations. Let’s cheer for Scotland's upcoming games. Go Scotland! Goal! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙌

🐉Craft & Celebrate at the Edinburgh Canal Festival🛶

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon as the Dragon Boat Festival🐲 and Edinburgh Canal Festival 🚣‍♀️come together for a special family craft session at Fountainbridge Green & Fountainbridge Library.

🚣Date & Time: Saturday 20th June 2026 (2 - 4 pm)
🚣Locations: Fountainbridge Green & Fountainbridge Library

Get creative with a range of hands-on activities, including:
✨Making your own dragon boats
✨Creating Paper zongzi (traditional Dragon Boat Festival decorations)
✨ And much more!

This FREE event is open to all ages, making it the perfect opportunity for families to learn about Dragon Boat Festival Traditions, enjoy some creative fun, and 🎉 celebrate Edinburgh's vibrant canal community!

No booking required - just drop in and join the fun! 🐲🚣‍♀️🎉

Please find below a lovely event being held by our friends at Wester Hailes Library. If you have any questions or queries about said event, just give us a shout!

Do you love to craft? Sew? Knit? Crochet? Show off something homemade in our FASHION SHOWCASE! We're hosting a runway night on Monday, 22 June from 6-7:30. Anyone of any age can show off something they have handmade - clothing, accessories, items, you can be creative! It is FREE to participate in and tickets are FREE as well! No craft is too small or too beginner for us...we want to see what you've made!

Email [email protected] to sign up!

World Cup Fever has arrived at the Fountainbridge Library! 😎

Join us at Crafternoon (3 - 4 pm every Saturday) and create
these fantastic footballers to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. Whether you're cheering for Scotland or another nation, there's plenty of fun and creativity for everyone! ⚽️🎨😻

They are here :)

British Book Awards display up :)

After our wonderful outdoor sketching session by the canal last time, we're bringing the garden indoors for our next Art Club meetup!

🌿✨ Join us for an Indoor Garden Party Art Session ✨
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious, grab your sketchbook and come along. All skill levels are welcome — just bring your creativity and good vibes!

All materials welcome — watercolours, pencils, pastels, whatever you love.

6pm on June 8th

In the last few weeks at Crafternoons, we've been busy making mini notebooks, cardboard cameras, BBQ grills and colourful cake creations. So proud of everyone's imagination and effort each week! 🥰🎂🎨📸🌭✂️📔