- Name
- Ratho Library
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- Regular activities for children and young people
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Monday
3.30pm, Tiger Tales, stories and crafts for children aged 4 – 7. Every Monday apart from when Zoo Tails is on.
3.30pm, Zoo Tails, come learn about the animals at Edinburgh Zoo through stories and crafts. 1st Monday of the month.
6pm, Dungeons & Dragons and Board Games, for ages 12 and over
Tuesday
3.30pm, Chatterbooks, a fortnightly club for P5 to P7s with adventurous minds - discussion, crafts, fun and more! Numbers are limited. Visit the Library to sign up.
Wednesday
3pm to 4pm, LEGO, Duplo and Mega Bloks, fortnightly
Friday
12.30pm to 2.30pm, LEGO, Duplo and Mega Bloks
Saturday
10.30am to 11.30am, Arts and Crafts, fortnightly. For ages 4 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Bookbug sessions
- Regular events and activities for adults
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Wednesday
2pm to 4pm, Book and Blether, fortnightly. Meet others, collect some of your reservations and chat over refreshments.
Thursday
2pm to 4pm, Knit and Natter. Bring along your woolly creations and join us for quality time over refreshments and friendly chat.
Friday
11am to 12pm, Colouring In Group, fortnightly. Help relieve stress and encourage mindfulness at the end of the week.
- Book groups
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Monday
6.30pm, Ratho Library Book Group meets on the last Monday of the month
- Address
- Ratho Library and Early Years and Childcare Site, 6 School Wynd
- Postcode
- EH28 8TT
- Telephone
- 0131 333 5297
- ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Opening hours
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Monday: 1 pm to 8pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 1pm to 8pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
- About
- Nearby services include Ratho Medical Practice, a local shop and pharmacy. Ratho Primary School and Ratho Community Centre are also located close by.
- Services
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Visiting Ratho Library, you can
- return your books
- collect and place reservations
- browse a selection of books
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass)
- collect hearing aid batteries
- food waste bags available to buy
- Seed Library: free flower and vegetable seeds are available for all to pop in and collect. Or if you have any spare seeds, we'd be delighted to take donations!
- Facilities
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Disabled access
Wheelchair accessible
Cycle rack
Public accessible toilets
Baby change facilities
Free Wi-Fi, computer and scanning access
Photocopying
Charging for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Seating areas - Bus routes
- Lothian Country 70