SATURDAY 1st AUGUST from 10am – 3pm
Look out for Drumbrae Library’s Family Fun Day on Saturday 1st August from 10am!
There are lots of fun things to do including workshops with Stina Sparkles, a performance by Jed and Jo’s Acoustic Music, craft and refreshments.
Everything is totally free with no need to book, just bring your family along for a great time.
2026 is the National Year of Reading #GoAllIn
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT DRUMBRAE LIBRARY THIS WEEK:
Children aged 5-12 can enjoy free hands-on sports sessions at Meadowbank Sports Centre and Drumbrae Leisure Centre this July
Edinburgh Leisure is inviting children across the city to get active this summer with Go for Gold Sports Days, two free events taking place at Meadowbank Sports Centre and Drumbrae Leisure Centre on 30 and 31 July.
Designed for children aged 5–12, the events will offer a range of fun, hands-on sports sessions and active challenges, giving young people the chance to try something new, build confidence and enjoy being active during the school holidays.
Go for Gold is funded by sportscotland’s Summer of Sport 2026 and forms part of a wider effort to make sport and physical activity more accessible, helping more children experience the physical, social and wellbeing benefits of being active.
Sessions will include activities inspired by Commonwealth Games sports, with Meadowbank Sports Centre bringing added sporting heritage as a former two-time Commonwealth Games host venue.
Angela McCowan, Sports Development Manager at Edinburgh Leisure, said: “Go for Gold is a brilliant opportunity for children to get into the spirit of sport this summer, try something new and have fun in a welcoming environment.
“With activities inspired by Commonwealth Games sports, the events are a great way for children to enjoy being active, discover new interests and see what’s on offer at Edinburgh Leisure.”
Families can view the full list of Go for Gold events and register for free at: https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/go-for-gold/
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST from 10am – 3pm
SUMMER EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Come along and join us on Saturday 1st August for our Family Fun Day!
As well as our regular Bookbug session at 10:30am, we will have fun Circus Skills, Facepainting, Balloon Modelling, live entertainment, crafts and refreshments.
Come along and join the fun!
We have some exciting new volunteering opportunities with our Edinburgh Library services – please share!!
Learn more and apply here:
SUMMER EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
SINGING FOR FUN!
Come along to Drumbrae Library Hub on Thursday 9th July at 2pm and join in with this friendly singing workshop.
Age 6+
*children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
Free event, although you will require a ticket which can be sourced through Eventbrite from Wednesday 1st July at 10am.
School holidays start on Friday and we have a full program of events for the summer break!
Here is a list of next week’s events.
Everything is free with no need to book
*children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
It’s almost time for the annual Summer Reading Challenge!
‘Read to the Beat’
From Saturday 20th June join up at Drumbrae Library Hub and begin your Summer reading adventure…
How it works…
1. Sign up:
Visit your local library and ask to sign up – we will give you a special collector folder when you start your Challenge.
2. Pick six goals to work towards your challenge, the options are listed in the collector folder or can be chosen from our lucky dip box!
3. Earn rewards:
Each time you complete a challenge, visit the library to collect special stickers and rewards!
We are delighted to share that Drumbrae Hub now has its very own Seed Library, in collaboration with Lauriston Farm. As part of this new project, we are offering free workshops for people to learn more about food growing and seed saving.
Our first workshop, Grow a Row, encourages the local community to dedicate a row, a pot, or a garden bed to growing seeds for our Seed Library. Hannah from Lauriston Farm will be visiting us to talk about the importance of seed saving and how to grow specifically for seed saving. The main focus of this workshop will be on pea and bean seeds, alongside a selection of flowers and herbs.
There will be seeds available to take home so you can get growing yourself. We will then meet again in late summer to learn how to gather and prepare these plants for seed saving, and hopefully restock the Seed Library with what the community has grown.
This session is suitable for adults, and you do not need a large garden to take part. Whether you have a small garden bed, a few pots, or even a balcony, there are plenty of ways to grow for seed saving in small spaces
Monday 1st June at 6pm
Free
Adult event, age 16+
We’re so excited for Bookbug Week 2026 which starts on Monday!
Celebrate Bookbug’s Big Quest at Drumbrae Library all next week and have an adventure with your little one.
We have our usual 3 Bookbug sessions to enjoy, on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10.30am.
Whilst you’re in the library why not take part in Bookbug’s scavenger hunt, colour in a mini Bookbug and look at Bookbug’s Big Quest wall to see what adventures Bookbug has been on during the week!
We also have a fun, interactive Story Walk around Clermiston Park! Collect your map at the front desk, enjoy the walk, find the pages of the story, then return to the library to collect your certificate!
