- Name
- Art and Design Library
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- Regular activities for children and young people
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Saturday
10.30am to 12 noon, Children’s Art Club – for ages 5 to 11. Families welcome.
Sessions run monthly during term-time on a Saturday morning. They are advertised in the library and via social media.
Book free tickets via Ticket Source (www.ticketsource.co.uk/edinburgh-central-library). - Regular events and activities for adults
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Monday to Saturday
Drop in to see our exciting programme of art exhibitions by local artists.
- Address
- 7 George IV Bridge
- Postcode
- EH1 1EG
- Telephone
- 0131 242 8040
- central.artanddesign.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Catch up with the latest news on our Facebook page
- @edcentrallib
- @edcentrallib
- Opening hours
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Monday: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday: 10am – 5pm
Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm - About
- 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
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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
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Study space is available in the Art and Design Library.
Exhibition space for local artists and groups.
An Art Table is available for use in the Library.
An Art Studio is available for adults to book for up to 3 hours at a time. The space is free to use and can accommodate individuals and small groups up to six. The room is equipped with table, chairs, a sink and a limited supply of art materials.
Plugs for recharging phones, tablets and laptops.
Public toilets are available within Central Library. - Bus routes
- Lothian 9, 23, 27