Art and Design Library - Library locations and opening hours
Name
Art and Design Library
News
Part of the Art and Design Library - including the Photography Room and the periodicals - is currently inaccessible due to maintenance and repair work. Unfortunately, staff cannot access stock in this area at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The rest of the Art and Design Library remains open as normal and access to the annexe stock remains unaffected.
Please contact the Art and Design Library to speak to a member of staff if you have any questions.
Regular activities for children and young people
During school holidays
Children’s Art Club for 8 to 12 year olds, meets during school holidays. Places are limited and advertised before the event in the library and on Ticket Source (www.ticketsource.co.uk/edinburgh-central-library).
Regular events and activities for adults
Monday to Saturday
Drop in to see our exciting programme of art exhibitions by local artists.
Enjoy life from a new perspective. Find out what's happening in the world of art and design - from cave paintings to the Turner Prize, from early pottery to the latest trends in architecture, fashion and photography.
Services
Visiting Central Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use a study space
- use the photocopier
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass).
Facilities
Study space is available in the Art and Design Library.
Exhibition space for local artists and groups.
Plugs for recharging phones, tablets and laptops.
Public toilets are available within Central Library.
