Changeworks: Energy bills advice session at Corstorphine Library

8th JUNE from 6.30 – 7.15pm

Are you interested in practical advice to help save energy and money?

On Monday 8th June at 18:30, we are hosting one of Changeworks’ free Low Carbon Living sessions, offering bite-sized guidance to help with Saving Energy at Home.

The session offers:

-Home energy-saving tips

-Priority Services Register & Warm Home Discount

-Smart meters & Radio Teleswitch

-Billing concerns and how to speak to your energy supplier

-How to raise a complaint with your energy supplier

-An opportunity to ask energy advice experts questions

-Free, anonymous follow-up through a self-service call back request.

You must register for the event, and will need to include your home address as this is used to provide evidence for future charity funding:

Registering in advance is preferred, but you can sign up in person at the start of the talk.

Tomorrow: Author event at Corstorphine Library

WE are hosting local author Flora Johnston for an event talking about historical fiction, and her published books.

If you would like to come to this free event, simply come along to the library for 18:30 tomorrow – Monday 18th May.

May is Local History Month, and 2026 is the National Year of Reading – #GoAllIn

Corstorphine Library: Mousey Morning with Fiona Lowry

THURSDAY 16th APRIL at 11am

This week Corstorphine Library are happy to be hosting children’s author Fiona Lowry for a great workshop for wee ones.

Come along at 11am on Thursday 16th April for a story, craft and scavenger hunt!

It is free to attend and perfect for 3-5 year olds.

Corstorphine Library: Easter Holiday Programme

Schools are out and we’ve got lots of fun children’s activities lined up for the next two weeks!

Note that we are closed on Friday and Monday for the public holidays, but are open on Saturday! Join us for a special Bookbug with your favourite cuddly toy. Slightly older kids will enjoy STEM Club and Board Games.

We’ll share more details of events next week.

2026 is the National Year of Reading – #GoAllIn

Lectures and exhibitions at Corstorphine Library this month

For all of February, we are hosting an exhibition from the Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Police Historical Society about Edinburgh & Leith during World War II.

To tie in with this, we have a lecture on Monday 9th February at 6:30pm delivered by Tom Wood: The Bombing of Edinburgh & Leith – 1939-1942. There is no need to book ahead and it is free to attend.

We are hosting a second lecture on 23rd February on The Memorial Roll about Edinburgh Police and the uncommemorated lives lost during World War II – more details to follow.

The author, Gerard McEwan, has generously donated a copy of this book which is part of our Local History collection. Access this collection in the library and other resources online with your library card!

Corstorphine Library: Support your local community

Our tree is up in Corstorphine Library, and we’ve got almost as many baubles as we do Christmas books that you can borrow!

There have already been some collections made thanks to the efforts of the Corstorphine Christmas Support Project and the generosity of our community.

We are still collecting food and toiletry donations until Tuesday 9th December if you can help put some essentials and treats under the tree of someone in need.

If you are able to donate time or money instead, please check out their website below:

https://westedinburghinformation.wordpress.com/corstorph…

Today: Telling the Time at Corstorphine Library

COME ONE!!! COME ALL!!!

When: On Wednesday, 15th October 25 at 2 pm

Who: Explore Learning

What: FUN FUN FUN with Telling the time

Suitable for ages 5-7

No need to book, just come for 2 pm to the Library. We look forward to seeing everybody!

Spiders, plagues, curses and POO! Summer Fun at Corstorphine Library

We are very lucky to have a spectacular storytelling session lined up for you in three weeks’ time!

Join Nicola Wright for a gruesome journey through Scotland’s past!

Perfect for young children and their families! You’ll love it if you are a regular attendee of our Zoo Tails sessions.

Please book a place in advance:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/scottish-history…