- Name
- Piershill Library
- New library opening hours
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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. -
- Regular activities for children and young people
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Monday
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4 to 5pm
Chess Club
For ages 8 to 12, all skill levels welcome.
Friday
- 10.30am to 11am
Storytime
Saturday
- 11am to midday
Lego Club or Craft Club on alternate Saturday mornings.
Both are suitable for children aged 5 and over.
No need to book just come along and join in the fun.
Please note that children aged 8 or under must be accompanied by a parent/carer aged 12 or over.
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- Bookbug sessions
- Regular events and activities for adults
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Wednesday
- 2pm to 4pm
Mahjong Group
Meets in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome. - 6pm to 7pm
Shared Reading Group, last Wednesday of the month.
Places are limited so please either email or phone the library to book a place.
Saturday
- 2pm to 4pm
Piershill Library Knitting Group
Meets in the Community Room. Beginners or more experienced knitters are all welcome.
- 2pm to 4pm
- Address
- 30 Piersfield Terrace
- Postcode
- EH8 7BQ
- Telephone
- 0131 529 5685
- piershill.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
- About
- In front of Morrisons Supermarket on Portobello Road. Northfield Community Centre a short walk away. Near to local shops and amenities.
- Opening hours
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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
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Visiting Piershill Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- 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)
- use a study space
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass). - Facilities
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Disabled access
Public and accessible toilets
Baby change facilities
Wheelchairs
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charge points for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating area
- Bus routes
- Lothian 4, 5 ,15, 26
- Room hire