Newington Library - Library locations and opening hours

Name: Newington Library

Regular activities for children and young people: All week - a selection of board games are available for anyone to play during opening hours.

Monday
4.15 to 5.15pm, Art Club for ages 6+

Tuesday
10.30 to 11am, Storytime for ages 0 to 5 yrs old

4pm, Therapets session, last Tuesday afternoon of the month.

Wednesday
4 to 5pm, Lego Club for ages 5 and up

Friday
2.30pm, Craft Time for ages 5 and up

Saturday
2pm, Family Film Club, last Saturday of the month. This is a drop-in event and refreshments are provided.
Bookbug sessions: Find Bookbug sessions at Edinburgh Libraries.
Regular events and activities for adults: Monday
2pm, Library Link, fortnightly. Please contact the library for more details.

Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays, drop in for helping with library apps

Wednesday
6.30pm to 7.30pm, Knitting Group

Friday
10.15 to 11.15am, Dementia Carers Group with Health in Mind, second Friday of the month. Contact Paulina to find out more and book a place: paulina.szach@health-in-mind.org.uk

2.30pm, Adult Creative Writing Group, fortnightly
Book groups: Tuesday
6.30pm, first Tuesday of the month

Wednesday
6.30pm, third Wednesday of the month

Thursday
2.30pm, first Thursday of the month
Address: 17-21 Fountainhall Road
Postcode: EH9 2LN
Telephone: 0131 529 5536
Email: newington.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Opening hours: 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: Found at the heart of the southside of Edinburgh, near Southside community centre, Cameron House community centre, not far from local shops and Minto Street.
Services: Visiting Newington 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).
Dog friendly day: Read about bringing your dog with you when you visit Newington Library on Thursdays.
Facilities: Disabled access
Cycle rack
Public accessible toilets
Baby change facilities
Wheelchairs
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charging for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating areas
Bookable community space
Bus routes: Lothian 5 (to Grange Road), 12 (to Mayfield Road) 3, 7, 8, 29, 31 and 49 (to Mayfield Gardens)