Corstorphine Library - Library locations and opening hours

Name
Corstorphine Library
New library opening hours

We’re changing our opening hours so that more people across the city can use our library services.
These changes will take place on 30 November 2026. 
View our new library opening hours.

Corstorphine library building
Regular activities for children and young people

Monday

  • 4 to 5pm
    Chatterbooks, fortnightly (during term time only)

Wednesday

  • 3.30 to 4.30pm
    Zoo Tails, first Wednesday of the month

Friday

  • 2.30 to 3.30pm
    Crafternoons, fortnightly

Saturday

  • 2 to 4pm
    Junior Board games
    Chess and other board games for ages 5 and up
Bookbug sessions

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Regular events and activities for adults

Monday

  • 2 to 4pm
    Colouring group for adults

Tuesday

  • 1.30 to 2.30pm
    Poetry group for adults, third Tuesday of the month

Wednesday

  • 2.30 to 3.30pm
    Open Book reading group for adults
  • 6 to 7pm
    Craft and chatter, all adults welcome!
Book groups

Thursday

  • 3.30 to 4.30pm
    Adult book group, first Thursday of the month
Address
12 Kirk Loan
Postcode
EH12 7HD
Telephone
0131 529 5506
Email
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About
Corstorphine Library is a small community library in an historic building located opposite Corstorphine Old Parish Church just off St John’s Road, a main transport link to the city, and close to Corstorphine High Street shops and the newly opened Corstorphine Community Centre.
Opening hours
Monday: 1pm to 8pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 1pm to 8pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Services
Visiting Corstorphine Library, you can
- browse and borrow
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use the photocopier (charges apply)
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print (charges apply for printing)
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass)
- borrow seeds from our seed library.
Facilities
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charge points for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating area

Please note, Corstorphine Library does not have public toilet access or baby changing facilities.
Bus routes
Lothian 1, 12, X12, 26, 31 and First 38