Library events
Our calendar page lists details of one-off in-person and online adult events hosted by libraries.
For details of regular events such as book groups and children's activities at a specific library visit the library's page or follow them on Facebook.
In the past we've hosted authors such as Val McDermid, Maggie O'Farrell and Ian Rankin. Watch videos of these events on our YouTube channel.
September 2023
Women not Witches
Join author Allyson Shaw and interpretation designer Carolyn Sutton as they consider how we remember women accused of witchcraft in Scotland.
Monday 25 September at 6.30pm
George Washington Browne Room
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
October 2023
Come along and meet author Pim Wangtechawat
Hear her talk about recently published debut novel "The Moon Represents My Heart", an unforgettable story about the bond between one extraordinary family and the strength it takes to move forward.
Tuesday 3 October at 6.00pm at
Newington Library
17-21 Fountainhall Road
EH9 2LN
This event is free and no booking required.
Occupations of Old
Come along to a free talk all about the weird and wonderful jobs of old!
Thursday 5 October at 3.30pm at
Newington Library
17-21 Fountainhall Road
EH9 2LN
No booking required.
Vets and the City
Come along to hear the story of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, a tale which surveys 200 years of Edinburgh's history.
Monday 9 October at 6.30pm at
George Washington Browne Room
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Classical Cello Recital by Carla Moujahed-Coste
Friday 20 October at 12.45pm at
Nelson Hall
McDonald Road Library
2 McDonald Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4LU
No booking required
Film Screening of The Old Oak by Ken Loach
Saturday 28 October at 2pm
McDonald Road Library
2 McDonald Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4LU
Contact McDonald Road Library for ticket information.
November 2023
In the footsteps of Norah Geddes: new life for West Port Community Garden
To mark a new exhibition on the historic West Port Garden at Edinburgh Central Library, we invite you along to hear the remarkable story of one of the city's most secret spaces.
Tuesday 7 November at 6.30pm
George Washington Browne Room
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG