Central Library

Central Library
7–9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG
  • Box office 0131 242 8100
  • General enquiries 0131 242 8000
  • Opening times Mon–Thu 10am–8pm; Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 9am–1pm.
  • Email
  • Website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries

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  • Provides: Free wi-fi

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There are 9 events at this location

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Allan Massie: Surviving

Massie talks about his new novel about a group of British expatriates in Rome, connected through their AA meetings. In discussion with author Chris Dolan.

Thu 30 May

Behind the Lines: Women, Writing and Warfare

A panel event as part of University of Edinburgh's 'Women in Warfare' conference, featuring novelist Sue Reid Sexton, lecturer and critic Faith Pullin and historian Yvonne McEwen and chaired by historian Jenni Calder.

Edinburgh Zoo Centenary Exhibition

Remember 100 years of Edinburgh Zoo with this look back over the century featuring photos, memorabilia, stories and clippings.

Mon 20 May

Free / 0131 242 8100

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 242 8100

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 242 8100

…and 8 more dates until 31 May

The Gretna Rail Disaster, 22nd May 1915

A talk, on the 98th anniversary, about the worst rail disaster in the UK, involving a troop train carrying soldiers from Letih and resulting in 220 casualties.

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell.

Libraries Change Lives: Weaving Words, Threads of Learning

A panel – comprising Glasgow Women's Library reader-in-residence Magi Gibson, with Elizabeth Bryan (WEA), Jim Crowther (University of Edinburgh) and Sarah Forteath (Edinburgh Libraries) – discuss the role of libraries to mark Adult Learners' Week.

Mary Contini: Easy Peasy

Mary Contini in conversation with Pru Irvine, talking all things food.

Persian Poets

Three contemporary Persian poets – Shakila Azizzada, Azita Ghahreman and Reza Mohammadi – read from their works in tandem with their translators – contemporary English poets Mimi Khalvati, Maura Dooley and Nick Laird.

Tue 2 Jul

What Is a Battalion?

Learn how to tell your battalions from your bridges and your companies from your corps at this illustrated talk centring on WWI.

Wed 12 Jun

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