Portobello Library

Calling all of Porty's creative young'uns!

Do you love to write?

Have you got an amazing short story that you're dying to tell the world in no more than fifty words?

If this sounds like you, why not click on the link below to find out how you could win £25 worth of books for yourself as well as a whopping £100 of books for your Primary school class!! ❤📚✏️

50 Word Fiction | Short Story Competition | Scottish Book Trust Can you write a story in just 50 words? Our flash fiction short story competition gives you a new prompt each month and prizes for our favourites!

All the brilliant fantastical creatures are on display this afternoon for at Portobello Library.

We've got DINOSAURS! We've got DRAGONS!! We've got FAIRIES!!! We've got... err... Hedgehogs?

Ok, maybe not all the stories are about amazing monsters, myths & woodland folk, some are just about cute woodland creatures instead! 🦔🧚‍♀️🦖🐉

Join us at 4pm today to hear all these great stories with us in the

Do you suffer from chronic pain?

Would you like some free help and support on how to manage pain?

Pain Concern holds a 1-to-1 Drop-In here in Portobello Library on the first Tuesday of the month from 11am - 1pm so please feel free to drop by for a chat.

If you'd like support outwith this time, you can contact them by phone at 0300 123 0789 or by email at [email protected]

Are you ready to celebrate the joy of reading? 📚

On Wednesday 7 October, we're inviting everyone to make time for a Wee Read – whatever, wherever and however you enjoy it.

Lose yourself in a story. Learn something new. Have a laugh. Escape for a while. Read what brings you joy.

A few pages or a whole chapter. A comic, cookbook or crime novel. Every read counts.

📣 Make your Wee Read pledge today: www.WeeRead.scot
Will you make time for a wee read on 7 October? 📚

We’re joining – a national campaign celebrating the joy of reading, encouraging people across Scotland to make time for a wee read.

What will your Wee Read look like? 💭

📢 Make your pledge today: www.WeeRead.scot, visit your local library and share your reading recommendations

Join the friendly volunteers from Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland for a chat, support and/or information this morning from 11.30am until 1.30pm

They're here every week or they can be contacted at the details below

What's that click-clack sound emanating from the library?

Why, it's the sound of Porty's youngsters getting their on and creating amazing things at !

Come along at 2pm to take part, but remember, it's gonna be noisy!! ❤

Chris Murray MP (Lab) will not be holding his monthly constituency advice surgery this afternoon.

Mr Murray apologises for any inconvenience.

Should constituents need to talk to him urgently however, please use the contact email on the poster below to make alternate arrangements with Mr Murray's staff, staff will also be available at his Portobello High Street constituency office to answer inquiries during the day.

This is your weekly reminder about our brilliant "Bring, Make & Do!" sessions, every Friday morning from 10.30 until Noon!

So, If you fancy a knit and a natter or even a bit of crafting over a coffee, bring your own projects down and craft in comfort in the library with lovely like-minded creative folk! ❤

Chris Murray MP (Lab) will not be holding his monthly constituency advice surgery tomorrow afternoon.

Mr Murray apologises for any inconvenience.

Should constituents need to talk to him urgently however, please use the contact email on the poster below to make alternate arrangements with Mr Murray's staff, staff will also be available at his Portobello High Street constituency office to answer inquiries during the day.

It was another suspiciously sunny day so another passel of perfect pups came to visit us for another always sunny !

Joining us today, in no particular order as usual, were... Luke, Duncan, Ruby, Lily, Bear, Skye, Quinn, Oakley, Otis, Rollo, Kitty and Blue!! ❤