Mobile Library - the book stops here

If there is not a community library close by, you may be able to borrow books from a mobile library. The timetable shows areas of the city currently covered by this service.

Services available

The mobile library is open to everyone and offers over 2,000 items, including the following…

What if I can’t find what I want?

Requests are free, and staff will obtain any ‘for loan’ item from more than 500,000 items on the library catalogue.

How do I join the mobile library?

You don’t need a library card to come on to the mobile, but you do need one to borrow books etc from the mobile library. Membership is free and you can use your card to borrow and return items at any Community or mobile library in Edinburgh.

Need more information?

For information on all mobile stops in Edinburgh, phone Access Services on 0131 529 5683; or write to Access Services, 343 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH13 9LY; or e-mail Access Services; or view the timetable on the web or at any community library in the city.