Portobello Library

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Your local community library and hub, we're only the best bloomin' Library in the entire North-East of Edinburgh, most certainly in the entirety of Porty, possibly the WHOLE GOSH-DARN WORLD, PEOPLE!

What's that click-clack sound emanating from the library?Why, it's the sound of Porty's youngsters getting their on an...
04/09/2026

What's that click-clack sound emanating from the library?

Why, it's the sound of Porty's youngsters getting their on and creating amazing things at !

Come along at 2pm to take part, but remember, it's gonna be noisy!! ❀

Chris Murray MP (Lab) will be holding his monthly constituency advice surgery for residents of the Portobello/Joppa area...
04/09/2026

Chris Murray MP (Lab) will be holding his monthly constituency advice surgery for residents of the Portobello/Joppa area here in Portobello Library this afternoon at 3pm.

Should constituents need to talk to him urgently before then, please use the contact email on the poster below to make alternate arrangements with Mr Murray's staff.

This is your weekly reminder about our brilliant "Bring, Make & Do!" sessions, every Friday morning from 10.30 until Noo...
04/09/2026

This is your weekly reminder about our brilliant "Bring, Make & Do!" sessions, every Friday morning from 10.30 until Noon!

So, If you fancy a knit and a natter or even a bit of crafting over a coffee, bring your own projects down and craft in comfort in the library with lovely like-minded creative folk! ❀

Chris Murray MP (Lab) will be holding his monthly constituency advice surgery for residents of the Portobello/Joppa area...
03/09/2026

Chris Murray MP (Lab) will be holding his monthly constituency advice surgery for residents of the Portobello/Joppa area here in Portobello Library tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.

Should constituents need to talk to him urgently before then, please use the contact email on the poster below to make alternate arrangements with Mr Murray's staff.

So many lovely doggie friends today - it was fantastic! We met a few new faces, and also saw lots of regular visitors. I...
03/09/2026

So many lovely doggie friends today - it was fantastic! We met a few new faces, and also saw lots of regular visitors. In no particular order (other than alphabetical - you can take the girl out of the library, but...) we saw Bear, Cissy, Duncan, Eddie, Honey, Hope, Hugo, Karla, Khal, Lily, Luke, Nora, Odin, Owney, Quinn, Sofi and Poppy!

Do you love πŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ“š?Do you love 🐢🐢🐢??Do you love πŸ“š about 🐢???Do you love ANY combination of πŸ“š and 🐢????Then you'll go absolu...
03/09/2026

Do you love πŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ“š?
Do you love 🐢🐢🐢??
Do you love πŸ“š about 🐢???
Do you love ANY combination of πŸ“š and 🐢????

Then you'll go absolutely 🍌🍌🍌 for our weekly in the library!

Bring your well-behaved & on-lead dogs along at any time between 10am-5pm for treats, general pats on the head and untamed adoration.

(Note: If you'd like your furry friend to be featured in our end of day Facebook showcase bonanza thingie, please come along before 4.30pm as that's the cut-off for inclusion)

Councillor Jane Meagher (Scottish Labour) holds her constituency surgery weekly here at Portobello Library every Wednesd...
02/09/2026

Councillor Jane Meagher (Scottish Labour) holds her constituency surgery weekly here at Portobello Library every Wednesday evening from 7pm. (except during School & Public Holidays)

Should you be unable to make it tonight or If you need to speak to the councillor before her next surgery, please use the contact details on the poster below to contact her office.

We currently have 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐭𝐒𝐧𝐠: sorry for the inconvenience. Our nearest libraries with these facilities ...
02/09/2026

We currently have 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐒𝐧𝐭𝐒𝐧𝐠: sorry for the inconvenience. Our nearest libraries with these facilities are Craigmillar and Piershill.

Ian is off on leave this Tuesday so Paul will be running instead today, so that means it's a super secret surprise Sto...
01/09/2026

Ian is off on leave this Tuesday so Paul will be running instead today, so that means it's a super secret surprise Storytime!

We have no idea what he'll be reading (no clues I'm afraid) so you'll have to come along today at 4pm to find out what amazing stories will be on offer!!

Do you suffer from chronic pain?Would you like some free help and support on how to manage pain?Pain Concern holds a 1-t...
01/09/2026

Do you suffer from chronic pain?

Would you like some free help and support on how to manage pain?

Pain Concern holds a 1-to-1 Drop-In here in Portobello Library on the first Tuesday of the month from 11am - 1pm so please feel free to drop by for a chat.

If you'd like support outwith this time, you can contact them by phone at 0300 123 0789 or by email at [email protected]

Address

14 Rosefield Avenue
Edinburgh
EH151AU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441315295558

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