Craigmillar Library

We had a fun dog themed Storytime and craft on Friday. Aren't they cute?

Do you love reading? Craigmillar Library Book Group is on this Monday 5th October from 6pm. We'd love to welcome new members so please come along if you'd like to find out more. We will be handing out new books for next month and enjoying some chat and refreshments. All welcome, no need to book.

Although we can't have non-assistance dogs in the library, we do love them, so bring your cuddly ones to listen to our Canine "Tails" this Friday. Snacks to start, story from 1.15. All under 8s must have a human carer too. 🐕 😻

Join us for our new 'Bring Your Own Book' event! 📖 📖 📖

As part of Scotland's national reading celebration 'Wee Reads' - taking a moment to pause and enjoy the pleasure of reading - we are hosting a new one-off book event for adults. 💙

Also, keep an eye out for our upcoming display (featuring books recommended by our librarians) and also a place to pledge your reading.

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WHAT: 'Bring Your Own Book' - Book Club Event

WHEN: Wednesday 7th October - 6:00 pm

WHERE: Craigmillar Library

WHO: Adults

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Come along to Craigmillar Library for our 'Bring Your Own Book' Event.

Join us with a book (library book preffered) that you would like to discuss and share with others. We will have some general questions to help open up discussions, with snacks and drinks!

The perfect fun, low-commitment book club style event for finding new books to read, making friends in your community and joining in with Scotland's national celebration of reading 'Wee Reads'.

No need to RSVP, but feel free to get an eventbrite ticket as a reminder & for further details.

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Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bring-your-own-book-wee-reads-event-tickets-2002282533959?aff=oddtdtcreator

To contact Craigmillar Library:
(email) [email protected]
(phone) : 0131 529 5597

To find out more about 'Wee Reads':
https://www.weeread.scot

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Edinburgh City Libraries

"Down in the jungle..." you'll find our storytime! 📖

Come along to Craigmillar Library this Friday for a jungle themed storytime - now at the slightly later time of 1:30. 🌺🙈🌴

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📌 WHAT: 'Storytime' - Dots and Rocks

📌 WHEN: 1:30 PM, Friday - 25th September, 2026

📌 WHERE: Craigmillar Library, Children's Section

📌 WHO: Age 2+ (adult supervision required)

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Edinburgh City Libraries

Come along to today's 'Dots and Rocks' Storytime! 📖

We'll be reading storybooks about ladybugs and various types of rocks, followed by a bug themed craft! 🐞🪨🐞

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📌 WHAT: 'Storytime' - Dots and Rocks

📌 WHEN: 1:00 PM, Friday - 18th September 2026

📌 WHERE: Craigmillar Library, Children's Section

📌 WHO: Age 2+ (adult supervision required)

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Edinburgh City Libraries

Events at Central Library not to be missed! Each event has it's own link to tickets!

Why not borrow some of Roald Dahl's funny stories from the library. They are sure to make you giggle🤣😂😆

We celebrated Roald Dahl Day at our Storytime on Friday. We read funny rhymes and excerpts from Charlie and the Chocolate Family and made some not-so-enormous crocodiles!

Is your child looking for something exciting to do over the October break? Craigmillar Library are teaming up with the University of Edinburgh for another year to bring the Arts Award Explore Programme! ✨

What: Like the Duke of Edinburgh but for art! Designed to help develop your creativity and leadership skills. Photography, print making and a visit to St Celia’s Hall Music Museum! 😍

When 📅: 12th – 14th October, 11am – 4pm.

Where 📍: Craigmillar Library! With one day trip out to St Celia’s Hall Music Museum!

Age 👨‍👦: 7-11

TO BOOK A FREE SPACE –
Call the library: 0131 529 5597
Email the library: [email protected]

We will need a consent form to be filled out by parents/guardians for the trip out!