McDonald Road Library - Library locations and opening hours
Name
McDonald Road Library
Regular activities for children and young people
Thursday
3.30 to 4.30pm, Young Writers Group, fortnightly.
Have fun crafting your own characters and worlds in a positive, constructive environment! Suitable for ages 8 to 12
Friday
3 to 4pm, Children’s Crafts for ages 5 and up
Join us for our weekly kids' craft group.
Saturday
3 to 4pm, Lego and Board Games for ages 4 to 10.
Join us for our combined Lego and board game club!
Monday
6 to 7.30pm, Writers Group for adults, fortnightly
Tuesday
6 to 7.30pm, Adult Arts and Crafts Group, weekly. Relaxed group which welcomes all kinds of artists and crafters to bring along their own projects for a little social time over a cuppa.
Wednesday
2pm, Movie Matinees
5.30pm or 6pm, McDonald Road Film Club presents a unique selection of fiction and documentary films from all around the world. Start time variable depending on the film. All films include English Subtitles. From February 2025, once a month. Please contact the library to be added to the mailing list for updates.
Monday: 10am to 8pm
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
About
McDonald Road Library is one of 28 freely-accessible public libraries in Edinburgh, Scotland. The library opened in 1904 as the East Branch of the city's library service. It is located on the corner of McDonald Road and Leith Walk, and is a category B listed building.
Services
Visiting McDonald Road Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use the photocopier
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print
- use a study space
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass).
Facilities
Disabled access
Public accessible toilets
Baby change facilities
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charging for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating area
Bookable community space
