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City of Edinburgh Council

Libraries

Portobello Library

NamePortobello Library
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Address14 Rosefield Avenue
PostcodeEH15 1AU
Telephone0131 529 5558
Emailportobello.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Opening hoursMon, Tue, Wed: 10am-8pm. Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun 1 - 5pm
Bus routesLothian 15, 15A, 21, 26, 42. First Bus 129
FacilitiesSelf service
Disabled access
Library Link
Community room for hire
Toilets
Toilets for disabled users
Baby changing facilities
X-box and wii gaming consoles
Bookable learning centre with 4 pcs
Photocopier
Fax
Cafe area with hot drinks machine
Plasma screen
Bookable gallery area - ask staff for details
Bookbug SessionsA free event for 0 to 4 year olds and their parents/carers. Every Wednesday from 10.15am or 11.15 - this is very popular, please come early to either session. (During the school holidays there will be one session on Wednesdays beginning at 10.30)
Weekend sessions take place every Saturday morning at 11.30
Book groupsFirst Tuesday of every month from 6.30-7.30pm. Our teenage book group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 4 - 5pm
Other eventsChatterbooks for ages 8 - 12: talking about the books you want to read. Meets every third Saturday from 2.00 - 3.00pm
Housebound rounds
Councillors' surgeries
Regular art and colouring competitions for children
Absolute beginners PC classes on Friday mornings
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