Drumbrae Library Hub – Christmas Drawing Competiton

It’s time to get your pens and pencils out for this year’s CHRISTMAS DRAWING COMPETITION!

Please come to the desk to get your entry paper to do your drawing on, as we have lots printed out for you!

Then when your winteriest, cheeriest, yuletidefullest drawing is finished please hand it in at the desk by 18th December, for the chance to win a prize.

We really are excited to see what you all come up with!

Last day for Corstorphine Christmas Support Project donations

Drumbrae Library Hub is a drop off point for donations to the Corstorphine Christmas Support Project!

This project supports families in the wider Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Roseburn area who need extra help at this festive time of year.

Please bring in toys and toiletries that you wish to donate TODAY as it will be the last opportunity to give these.

Appeal after man injured following disturbance on Rannoch Road

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was injured following a disturbance in the Clermiston area last night (Friday, 25 October, 2024).

Around 10.50pm, officers were called to Rannoch Road where a 23-year-old man was found injured.

He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is being treated for a laceration.

Enquiries are also ongoing to trace a second man who may have received a minor injury during this disturbance.

Detective Sergeant Jen Hughes said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and trace everyone involved.

“If you were in the Rannoch Road area around the time of the incident on Friday night and you haven’t yet spoken to police, I urge you to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam footage or if you have any personal footage that may assist our investigation to please come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 4488 of 25 October. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

October Break at Drumbrae Library

Hellooooo!! The October break is only a week away and we have fantastic events running through the week!

All are free and there is no need to book 😃 See you there!

You might be wondering… what is Pokémon day? Well I’ll tell you!

We are going to have a scavenger hunt around the library with 3D printed Pokémon and once you’ve found the Pokémon and spell out the secret word, you’ll get a prize! There are only 70 prizes to give out so you’ll have to be speedy!

There will also be lures placed on all the Pokéstops surrounding the library in Pokémon Go so be sure to catch ’em all!

Drumbrae Library Hub Halloween Drawing Competition

It’s that time of year again! Time to get your Halloween hats on and create some wonderfully spooky and surprising drawings to go on display in the library in time for the 31st October!

You have from Monday 7th until Thursday 31st (Halloween night) to get your creations in to the desk 👻☠️🎃🐺🕸🕷

Prizes will be given to two winners !!

Drumbrae man missing: Have you seen Connor?

POLICE are appealing for help to trace 26-year-old Connor Miller who has been reported missing from Drum Brae Drive.

Connor was last seen around 11pm last night – Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 – in Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh.  He is described as 6ft 2 tall with short brown hair, stocky build and has several tattoos including an eagle tattoo on his neck. 

It is unknown what clothing he had on when last seen.

Inspector Craig Sandbach said: “We have growing concerns for Connor’s welfare and are appealing for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.

“Please contact police on 101, quoting incident 0590 of 19, September, 2024.”

Drumbrae Library Hub: Summer events continue next week

THIS week Drumbrae library saw a lot of great gaming, including some cool creations like a powered beacon in Minecraft and a spectacular volcano!

Next week we have some crafty events which are so popular they’ve already been booked up, but our usual Friday Craft and Lego Time will still be on and open to everyone of suitable age.

Keep an eye out for our updates on food delivered to the sharing shelf and any extra news we’ve got to share.

Summer Drawing Competition at Drumbrae Library Hub

Do you remember we had an Easter Drawing competition? Well we were so impressed by ALL your eye-catching, creative and imaginative entries that we decided to have a SUMMER DRAWING COMPETITION!

We want to know what summer means to you? Ice cream? Football at the park? Swimming? Movies? Daydreaming in the garden? Trips to the seaside? Sunny sandpits? Waterfights? Fun times with your family and friends? Long walks with the dog?

Looking forward to seeing all your entries pouring in from Monday onwards!

PLEASE ASK FOR YOUR ENTRY SHEET AT THE DESK or bring in your drawing from home but remember to add your name, phone number and age on the back! :0)

Stand Up comedy workshop for teens at Drumbrae Library

WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH from 6 – 7.30pm

Get your tickets now for our FREE Standup Comedy Workshop for Teens with Jay Lafferty! Book through Eventbrite with the link below!

Please be aware that this event is for teens only, not adults!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/stand-up-comedy-workshop…