An introduction to Central Library

Welcome to Central Library.

We’ve been providing access to the world’s knowledge for over a hundred years and have a huge range of resources to meet your leisure, information and learning needs. 

You’ll find us close to the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town World Heritage Site and the first UNESCO City of Literature.

Central Library has:

• More than 850,000 items to borrow and browse through
• Books to suit all ages and tastes
• Free information and enquiry service
• Free internet, email and PC services
• Free study space
• Newspapers, magazines and journals
• Free access to the latest electronic information resources
• CDs, DVDs and audio books
• Guided tours, visits, talks and events
• Community meeting spaces.
• Councillors' surgeries: Joanna Mowat, Charles Dundas and David Beckett

Read our latest newsletter to find out more about what's on in Central Library.