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Craigmillar books for babies - Baby and toddler rhyme time and stories
Drop-in singing and story sessions for families with babies and children under four years of age, living in Greater Craigmillar (Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene). Sessions run every Monday at 11am at
For more information visit the Craigmillar Books for Babies Facebook page or contact
info@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
0131 621 2621
Dr. Bell’s - Bookbug
Bookbug offers the chance to visit Dr Bell’s centre, bond with your little one through songs and rhymes and enjoy a little story too! Sessions run on Fridays at 9.40am for children aged 18 months to five years alongside their parent/carer and at 10.30am for children aged nought to 18 months at
For more information and to book, visit the Dr Bell’s Centre Eventbrite page or contact
0131 553 0100
Storytimes
These sessions happen in local libraries for children and their parents. Sessions run at-
- Piershill Library every Friday from 10.30am to 11am at 30 Piershill Terrace, EH8 7BQ. For more information visit the Piershill Library Facebook page.
- Portobello Library every Tuesday at 4pm at 14 Rosefield Avenue, EH15 1AU. For more information visit the Portobello Library Facebook page.
- Chatterbooks reading group for children at 2pm on the fourth Saturday of the month at 14 Rosefield Avenue, EH15 1AU. For more information visit the Portobello Library Facebook page.
Craigmillar Books for Babies - Saturday storytimes
Drop-in storytime sessions are run by Craigmillar Books for babies and families with children under four years (older siblings welcome) living in the Craigmillar, Niddrie, Bingham and Magdalene areas. Sessions run on the last Saturday of each month from 11am to 12pm at
For more information visit the Craigmillar Books for Babies Facebook or contact
info@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
0131 621 2621
Craigmillar Stories for Sharing - Feel good Fridays
Storytelling and crafts for families in Craigmillar, Niddrie, Magdelene and Bingham. Sessions are perfect for children aged four to 12 years and their parents or carers. Sessions run every Friday from 2pm to 4pm during term time at
For more information or to book visit the Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Facebook page or contact
katieswann@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
07434 661 098
Craigmillar Books for Babies - Book gifting in the community
Craigmillar Books for Babies gift books at their events, at the local baby clinic, on home visits and as part of their literacy programmes. They also provide other resources, including nursery rhyme booklets and cards, puppets and craft activities. For more information contact
Info@craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk
Lego clubs
Lego clubs happen in some local libraries for children over five years of age; anyone under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run at -
- Piershill Library Lego Club every second Saturday from 11am to 12pm. For more information email piershilllibrary@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Portobello Library every second Friday at 2pm. For more information visit the Portobello Library Facebook page.
- Craigmillar Library on Tuesdays at 3.45pm. For more information visit the Craigmillar Library Facebook page.
Craft activities
For families with children aged five to 11 years and children under eight years must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions run in the following libraries-
- Leith Library on Fridays at 2pm. For more information visit the Leith Library Facebook page.
- Portobello Library on alternative Fridays at 2pm. For more information visit the Portobello Library Facebook page.
- Craigmillar Library on Mondays at 3.45pm. For more information visit the Craigmillar Library Facebook page.
- McDonald Road Library on Fridays at 3pm. For more information visit the McDonald Road Library Facebook page.
- Piershill Library on alternate Saturdays at 11am. For more information visit the Piershill Library Facebook page.
Dr Bell’s - Community lunch
Local families can drop in for a healthy, freshly prepared lunch and chat with the Dr Bell’s team on Fridays at 11.30am. Families with children under five in the Leith area are welcome to attend. No booking required.
For more information contact
0131 553 0100
Dr Bell’s - Nurture and natter
These sessions are for families with a child aged between 10 months and five years plus and offer a chance to meet other parents and carers in a safe place, a chance to get support and advice and take part in a range of different activities. Suitable for families in the Leith area. The sessions run on Mondays at 1pm at
For more information and to book visit the Dr Bell’s Eventbrite page.
0131 553 0100
Family Hub – Stay and play
A free drop-in for children who are not yet in any early learning or childcare under three years of age, and their parent and carer enjoy a cup of tea whilst connecting with others enjoying arts, crafts and sensory play. With tea and coffee provided on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm at
Craigmillar Library
101 Niddrie Mains Road
EH16 4DS
For more information email