Go all in for the National Year of Reading The National Year of Reading 2026 is all about being inspired to read more. To take time to read for pleasure, to read about what you’re interested in, and read in whatever format you enjoy.   If y…

During this National Year of Reading, explore, discover and read into what you love at your library.
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#GoAllIn2026

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A picture of a rather dilapidated copy of "The picture of Dorian Gray" There is visible water damage to the cover and the plastic cover is yellowing. Obviously, not evident from the picture but there is a truly foul musty smell emanating from it!

Last week, a gentleman returned this rather dilapidated copy of this famous book to us after 50 years. He had found it in his attic!
Presumably this means there is a pristine copy somewhere in our libraries....

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Scotland’s Living Heritage: the women who danced a nation back to life Celebrating women’s history with Living Heritage – an exhibition at Central Library until 30 April 2026, curated by the Traditional Dance Forum Scotland in partnership with the Royal Scottish Count…

There's just a few days left to catch the wonderful Living Heritage exhibition at Central Library curated by @traddanceforum.bsky.social with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
It's all about the women who danced a nation back to life - don't miss it!
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Poster for Family History session at Central Library features a photograph of a family group on the banks of a canal.

Want to find out how to start your family tree?
Come along to our beginners’ #FamilyHistory session at Central Library on Thursday 30 April at 2pm to find out how to use the library's free online and physical resources.
Book your place by emailing informationdigital@edinburgh.gov.uk

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Exterior of a polling place in Edinburgh (Getty).

We're urging everyone who is eligible to register to vote before the deadline at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April 🗳️

You can also apply to vote by post or proxy instead of going to a polling place📮

Four women wearing aprons or overalls are standing together on wooden blocks in a yard and there is a tenement building behind.

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday is a photo of Betty Webster and her nursery nurse colleagues at Bonnington School in 1954.
Betty is third from left and you can tell she's passed her exams because she's wearing an overall and court shoes!
Photo thanks to the Living Memory Association
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Poster for a beginners' family history session at Newington Library features a photograph of a Victorian studio portrait of a woman and small child.

We’ve an extra beginners’ #FamilyHistory session coming soon!
Come along to Newington Library on Thursday 14 May at 2pm to find out about the library's free online resources that can help you with your research.
Please book your place by contacting Newington Library - zurl.co/Lyv3Y

Listen to the book everyone's talking about! The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins - available to borrow now on BorrowBox from Edinburgh Libraries www.edinburghgov.uk/borrowbox

A postcard view of the grand red sandstone Royal Edinburgh Hospital for Sick Children from across Sciennes Road has printed and handwritten text beneath.

A Postcard from Hospital is our latest Capital Collections exhibition.
Many of the historical postcards have been written and sent, some clearly written during the person’s hospital stay, telling friends or family how they were or when they expected to get out!
Browse them all at zurl.co/D6FqN

"The" book of the moment - Project Hail Mary! Available to listen to now on BorrowBox from Edinburgh Libraries www.edinburgh.gov.uk/borrowbox

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Edinburgh LoFi – Art and Design Library exhibition, April 2026 LoFi is a traditional, alternative and lomographic photography collective that has been running since 2009. Edinburgh LoFi have monthly meetings which are free and open to all. Come along to the Ar…

Visit the #ArtAndDesignLibrary at Central Library this month to see a new exhibition by Edinburgh LoFi, a photography collective who use traditional, alternative and lomographic techniques.
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#EdinburghLofi #CameraEffigy

Poster listing some highlighted titles of newly acquired books for Edinburgh Libraries is illustrated with a drawing of a pile of books.

Our Resources Team hand-pick a selection of titles from the freshly arrived library books for April -
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Listen to the American master of noir crime fiction! James Ellroy audiobooks available for you to listen to for free now through uLibrary www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ulibrary

Sharing stories at Central Children’s Library The Rainbow Nursery children had a delightful visit to the Central Children’s Library. The enthusiastic children, aged between 3 and 5, and their carers, Rachel and Aimee were welcomed into the cos…

Sharing stories at Central Children’s Library
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These books are made for walking! Find inspiration to get outdoors in a newly arrived Walking Collection, on display in the Central Lending Library. Curated by our Resources Team, the Walking Collection features a mix of guides, ma…

These books are made for walking!
A collection of books all about walking is on display and available to borrow at Central Library
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A view of the Scott Monument with bright, yellow daffodils in bloom in the foreground is seen through a circular fish-eye lens making it appear as if in a glass bubble.

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday gives an unusual perspective on a well-known scene!
Picture memory shared by Galoot on Edinburgh Collected, our online community archive.
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Happy Easter!

Watched Grantchester? Why not listen to the books behind the series! Available to download now on uLibrary www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ulibrary

William Anderson Memorial Prize 2025 – winners announced! Edinburgh Libraries is delighted to announce the winners of the William Anderson Memorial Prize, a writing competition celebrating Edinburgh’s rich history through the themes of the recent Ed…

We’re delighted to celebrate the winners of the William Anderson Memorial Prize - a local history writing competition we held in collaboration with @oldedinburghclub.bsky.social
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Bright yellow poster detailing Edinburgh Libraries' opening hours over the Easter weekend is decorated with a white silhouette drawing of rabbits and eggs.

Edinburgh Libraries opening hours over the Easter break are
Friday 3 April – closed
Saturday 4 April – open as normal
Monday 6 April – closed
from Tuesday 7 April – open as normal.

Remember, Your Library is always open online to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers - zurl.co/r9OQf

A group of men and women and one small boy sit and stand in rows for a group photo. Two men hold props and positioned in front are wooden crates stamped with the business name of Andrew Dow Ltd.

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday is a fabulous group portrait capturing the staff of Andrew Dow Ltd, Fish Filleter and Kipperer of Newhaven, c1920.
Photo shared by Living Memory Association on Edinburgh Collected, our online community archive.
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Edinburgh School Library teams get quizzing with the National Reading Champions Quiz National Literacy Trust have been running the National Reading Champions Quiz for the last 5 years. The Quiz applauds more than 2,000 keen readers each year across the UK. Students take part in fun…

Edinburgh School Library teams get quizzing with the National Reading Champions Quiz!
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Poster for Family History session at Central Library features a photograph of a family group on the banks of a canal.

Want to trace your family tree, but not sure where to start?
Come along to our beginners’ #FamilyHistory session!
There's a couple of spaces left this Thursday 26 March, 2 to 3.30pm at Central Library.
Email informationdigital@edinburgh.gov.uk to book your free place

Teenage board game night at Central Library Do you enjoy playing board games? Are you aged 12 to 16? Or do you know someone who is? If so, don’t miss Central Library’s first ever teenage board games night which is taking place on Monda…

Calling all teenage board game fans!
Central Library will host their first ever teenage board games night on Monday 13 April from 6 to 7.30pm.
Come along for games, fun and to meet new friends!
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Our wonderful Art and Design Library turned 90 years old at the start of the year. To mark this occasion we had fun making some Then and Now images, like this one showing staff at work in 1963 and in 2026.
Find more Then and Now pictures of Edinburgh on Our Town Stories at zurl.co/QtcqF

200 years of Edinburgh football: #OTD 20 March 1826, a receipt to John Hope for the rental of Dalry Park, for archery in summer and his Foot-Ball Club in winter. The club - the world's first - was founded in 1824 and played on one of the fields near Dalry House.

Sounds great! 👏