Central Library

On George IV Bridge in Edinburgh - we're the Central Public Library. Tweets mainly 9-5 Mon-Fri.

[Am Baile - Highland History & Culture @HighlandHistory]

Marion Morrison (née MacDonald) of 2 Glen, #Leverburgh, weaving #Harris tweed, c1930s. I think she's using a Hattersley Loom

[source: @edcentrallib]

[Am Baile - Highland History & Culture @HighlandHistory]

A thatched house in the Isle of Ewe, in Loch Ewe, c1930s.

[source: @edcentrallib]

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

This year it’s much easier to watch Christmas favourite The Nutcracker. Download the Medici tv app and watch this treat and many more ballets for free all you need is your library card! https://t.co/9ZS6VRM6f6

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

The World of Maria Prymachenko exhibition is on display in the Art and Design Library at @edcentrallib throughout December, filling the room with bright colour and inspiration - don't miss it!
https://t.co/IgprEzvAQL

[Central Library @edcentrallib]

Only a month left to enter The William Anderson Award for Local History Projects and win £200! 📷

Deadline: 31st December

Submit an original essay (1,500–2,000 words) exploring Edinburgh's past, inspired by: https://t.co/FuOng98dkZ

Email: [email protected]📷

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

Join the Found in Translation book group's 10th anniversary celebrations with a book launch event tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November at 6.30pm @edcentrallib
https://t.co/pCJNIv5Xai
@TippermuirBooks

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

Over on the blog, our Resources Team spotlight some hidden gems amongst the many new books Edinburgh Libraries have acquired this month -
https://t.co/6xvgz0tB79

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

Free digital skills help at @edcentrallib! 💻
1:1 support from friendly @LloydsBank volunteers - bring your own device & get help with browsing, email, apps, online safety & banking.
📍 Central Library
🗓️ 18 & 25 Nov, 2:30-4:30pm
📧 [email protected] | 📱 07716 702180

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

There's a new FREE bookable art studio space at @edcentrallib
https://t.co/91Q9CAECZ5

[Central Library @edcentrallib]

Book Launch of BALKAN RHAPSODY👏the 1st book translated from Bulgarian to be published in Scotland! 📅NEXT Wed 19/11, 6:30pm

PLUS: Mark 10 years of the Found in Translation book group!

Part of #BookWeekScotland

https://t.co/avrzQRGsIB

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

🖥️ Free digital support sessions at Central Library!
📅 Tues 18th & 25th Nov, 2:30-4:30pm
Get help with email, internet, apps, staying safe online & more from @LloydsBank volunteers
Book: [email protected] / 07716 702180 Drop-ins also welcome on the day
#digitalinclusion

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

Read all about the meticulous conservation work to restore two of the #ArtAndDesignLibrary's vintage railway posters
@edcentrallib
https://t.co/d3lTs0ly4y

[Iliyana Nedkova @IliyanaNedkova]

Book Launch of BALKAN RHAPSODY👏the 1st book translated from Bulgarian to be published in Scotland!

📖 Wed 19/11, 6:30pm @edcentrallib FREE
🎟️Book now 👉https://t.co/bm9EQuJWsB

PLUS: Mark 10 y of the Found in Translation book group @edcentrallib!

Part of #BookWeekScotland

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

Need help with your #FamilyHistory research?
We've got the perfect event for you!
Come along to the free Family History Fair next Friday, 24 October, between 10am and 4pm @edcentrallib
View the full programme of talks and information stall providers at https://t.co/rNIfmwH9nd

[Central Library @edcentrallib]

🏛️ Celebrating 150 years of the Cockburn Association – Edinburgh's civic watchdog!

Join Prof Richard Rodger on 29 Oct, 6:30pm for a talk on Edinburgh's past, present & future based on his book Campaigning for Edinburgh.

📍 Central Library 🎟️ https://t.co/t04GRwu333

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

We were so impressed by the photographs and memories submitted to our 'Unearthed Edinburgh' photography competition that we've decided to put a selection on display this month @edcentrallib
But if you can't drop by to see it, you'll find them all online https://t.co/KxWIbgSOFI

[Central Library @edcentrallib]

Family History Fair 2025 | Fri 24 Oct | 10am-4pm Central Library, Edinburgh

10+ exhibitors + 4 expert talks on WWI/WWII history, Post-War Edinburgh, CWGC Archives & British POWs

🎟️ Book now: https://t.co/YpLS6sbGFt…

#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Edinburgh

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

In the our latest blog post, colleagues from @edcentrallib give an update on their project to reorganise the closed access Reference Library books stored on the gallery shelves and reveal the 'secret doorways' to this upper shelving level...
https://t.co/dqoEJ2duzu

[Central Library @edcentrallib]

Last day today.

[Edinburgh Libraries @TalesOfOneCity]

Come to Central Library today or tomorrow to talk to the Royal Scots Museum Outreach Team and find out more about your family who fought in WW2. https://t.co/BaBJHwiuOQ #VJDay80 #RoyalScots

[Còisir Dhùn Èideann @EdinGaelicChoir]

I’m cross! Imagine missing out on a selfie with @joydunlop! Joy ran 4 fab choral workshops for us in ‘23. Lovely pic but look - NO Sorley! Grrrr. ‘S not fair.

To cheer myself up I stomped off to @edcentrallib - great Gaelic section & v helpful staff. I go on Weds before choir.