Newington Library

Congratulating Edinburgh Author Ashley Douglas in the Launch of her new book, With My Own Hand - a fantastic insight into the secret life of Marie Maitland, Scotland's sixteenth-century Sappho. Launch night chaired by Sara Sheridan.

Wishing Ashley Douglas and Sara Sheridan Writer all the best in the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year. 📚🎉

https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/ashley-douglas-kate-lister-jean-menzies-ladies-of-pleasure

https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/sara-sheridan-the-jewel-keepers

Fancy learning something new?

Our Adult Education Programmes have arrived.

Pop along and grab yours today!

Follow the link below ⬇️

https://adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk

Courses can be booked from Monday 10th August.

's support group for carers of people with dementia meets every second Friday of the month at 10.15am here at Newington library. If you're interested in joining please contact Health in Mind at [email protected] or 0131 225 8508

We will host a voter registration drop-in at the library on Tuesday 18th August from 10am to 1pm.

You will be able to make an application to register to vote, apply for a postal or proxy vote and/or receive any other electoral registration advice ahead of the by-election that takes place on the 3rd September.

Join us for an awesome in-person event on Monday the 24th August at 6pm featuring the talented Sara Sheridan Writer! It’s a great chance to meet the author, hear her stories, and chat about her work. Author of The Jewel Keepers and The Fair Botanist, this event is perfect for book lovers wanting to know about what she discovered during her exclusive behind the scenes access to Edinburgh Castle while researching her latest novel.

Book tickets by contacting the library or on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-event-with-sara-sheridan-tickets-1994790757855

Due to essential system maintenance, the WiFi will be interrupted on Wednesday 22nd July from 5.30pm onwards. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.

Explore our new display, showcasing the Little People, Big Dreams series, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! These books show you how famous people believed in their true selves and made a difference.

Each book also has its own song! https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yubK9huKbJvRu7YxlpoFX/discography/all

You can also explore the Edinburgh Book Festival programme, which includes a fun, family-friendly game show event with the author all about these books and their subjects. Learn more about the event here: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/famous-fun-games-with-little-people-big-dreams

Join us this Saturday the 25th July for our monthly Movie Matinee at 2pm! Can you guess what film it will be? 🤔
Film rating: U
Refreshments provided
See you there!

Art Deco Days

We are excited to welcome back Jackie Sangster from Historic Environment Scotland.

Join us for a fun and informal in-person event where Jackie Sangster from Historic Environment Scotland dives into the glitz and glam of the Art Deco era! Perfect for history buffs and art lovers alike, explore the unique style and stories that made this period so iconic. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience history up close. This talk takes us on a tour around Scotland exploring all things Deco; we’ll admire the best Moderne buildings which embraced the style.

Booking is required. To book your space please use the link below ⬇️⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993919276230?aff=oddtdtcreator

or contact the library either in person, by phone on: 0131 529 5536 or by email at: [email protected]

Booking

The Edinburgh Urdu Writers association will hold their next session at Newington library on the 5th August at 5pm with a distinguished Urdu scholar