Which libraries are open in Edinburgh?
From Monday 7 June 2021 five more libraries will open their doors to readers, and more will also open next week. Here is your handy list of where you can go and when. Today these libraries are open:  Balgreen  Central  Central Childrens  Colinton  Currie  Drumbrae  Gilmerton  Kirkliston  McDonald Road  Piershill  Stockbridge  South Queensferry  Wester Hailes  From 14 June these libraries will reopen  Moredun  Morningside  From 17 June Blackhall Library will reopen  From 21 June Portobello Library will reopen  Fountainbridge Library  is currently closed due to its use as a Covid-19 Asymptomatic Testing Centre but will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 8 June  Craigmillar Library  is currently closed due to its use as a Covid-19 Asymptomatic Testing Centre but will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 15 June  Numbers will be limited in library buildings due to the safety measures in place and you must book your visit in advance  do a visit online or by phoning the library. Find phone numbers for libraries. Physical distancing measures will be in place and you must wear a face covering unless you are exempt. When branches have re-opened their opening hours will be:  Blackhall, Central, Craigmillar, Drumbrae, McDonald Road, Morningside, Piershill, Portobello and Wester Hailes libraries:  Mon: 1pm-5pm  Tues: 10am-5pm  Wed: 1pm-5pm  Thurs: 10am-5pm  Fri: 10am-2pm  Sat: 10am-2pm  Balgreen, Colinton, Currie, Fountainbridge, Gilmerton, Kirkliston, Moredun, South Queensferry and Stockbridge libraries:  Mon: 1pm-5pm  Tues: 10am-2pm  Wed: 1pm-5pm  Thurs: closed  Fri: 10am-2pm  Sat:10am-2pm  The buildings will be open by appointment for browsing and borrowing books, using computers and the internet, processing bus passes (National Entitlement Cards), collecting hearing aid batteries. You do not need to book to return books nor pick up free sanitary products. Even if the library nearest to you is not open you can borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers. The Edinburgh Reporter monthly print edition is available on PressReader for free, but logging in with your Edinburgh Libraries membership you can also access other newspapers and magazines for free. More information here on the Your Library website. Edinburgh Central Library. Photo: Martin P. McAdam www.martinmcadam.com  Like this: Like Loading...