MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 6.30 – 7.30PM
Next week we are joined by local author, Leona Thomas, as she shares her past works, how she researched family history, and gives tips on the writing process.
Come along for free on Monday 19th October at 6:30pm.
The October holidays are here, so it’s the perfect time to check out our holiday programme! We’ve got a few extra children’s events on, plus our usual Bookbug and adult events.
Everything is free, just come along for the start of the event and join in!
We are looking forward to hosting Poetry Group on Tuesday.
Please do come along if you would like to discuss and learn more about Anne Stevenson’s poetry.
It’s the last full week of the summer holidays, and we’ve got a few more special events on for you.
We’re super excited to host Danyah Miller for an amazing storytelling session on Tuesday afternoon. Come in and help inspire some truly great tales with her and a magic carpet!
This is best for ages 4-7 but older and younger children can definitely still enjoy it, as can the whole family!
Remember to book your place on Eventbrite. with the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/once-upon-a-what-with…
On Wednesday at 3:30pm, join Kali from Edinburgh Zoo for a story, lots of facts, and a fun activity all related to sloths and armadillos.
Join us for our Library Afternoon Tea at 2:30pm on Friday. We will be talking about books, colouring in, and enjoying a warm drink, juice and some snacks.
Just like every Saturday, we have Junior Board Games on at 2pm. Discover a new game or play an old favourite with your family, other library users, and maybe a member of staff!
We also have Bookbug on for your wee ones, including our fortnightly Saturday session. Tuesday and Saturday are at 11am, Wednesday is at 2pm.
2026 is the National Year of Reading
Here are our events for next week to help you #ReadToTheBeat and keep enjoying the summer holidays! All our events are free to attend, but make sure you book a place to our external workshops.
On Tuesday, it’s Karaoke time from 2pm! Emily will be helping you belt out your best songs in style.
On Thursday morning, we have spaces left for our superb workshop with Befana and Midnight, where you can learn about herbs, design recipes, and brew your own magical tea! This is aimed at ages 7-10 but younger children can participate in some of the event with parental help.
If you want to come along to this, please sign up on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/befanas-magical-tea…
On Thursday afternoon, we will put E for Engineering in STEM. Learn about the construction and destruction of castles, help build one for the library, and test it out. This will run from 2-3pm.
We are fully booked for Jenny Laahs’ final Music Makers Club, but those who are signed up will be trying out keyboard instruments and playing some fun musical games.
Lastly, like every week, we have Junior Board Games from 2pm on Saturday. We’ve got lots of board games available to try out.
Remember that coming to any of these events will earn you a sticker for the #SummerReadingChallenge, which you can sign up for with your library card and parent.
2026 is the National Year of Reading – #GoAllIn
CORSTORPHINE LIBRARY – THURSDAY 4 AUGUST at 2pm
We are very happy to release the last of our special summer events to help you #ReadToTheBeat: “Once Upon a… What?” with award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller.
Using games, sound, movement and a very opinionated magic carpet, we need lots of families along to craft an exciting story with her!
This will be on Thursday 4th August at 2:30pm, for around an hour.
Please sign up on Eventbrite with the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/once-upon-a-what-with…
2026 is the National Year of Reading – #GoAllIn
It’s the fourth week of the summer holidays and we have yet more events on for you. All of them are free and there is no need to book ahead.
If Saturday doesn’t suit you for board games, come along on Tuesday from 2-4pm with your family or friends to play new games and classics with a member of staff available to teach the rules.
We have a special extra Zoo Tails session on at the usual time on Wednesday at 3:30pm. This is a great one for younger children, but everyone can enjoy the stories and activity with a community zookeeper!
If the weather is still good on Thursday afternoon, we have another toddler-friendly event: some parachute songs and games with Emily!
Friday Crafternoon is back for one week during the summer holidays, so come along and get colourful and creative from 2:30pm.
We’ve got Bookbug on this Saturday at 11am, as well as our usual sessions on Tuesday at 11am and Wednesday at 2pm.
Remember to register for the #SummerReadingChallenge and earn your first sticker by coming to a library event!
2026 is the National Year of Reading – #GoAllIn
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.
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
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.
