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Libraries in Edinburgh

There are 41 libraries in Edinburgh. Among them are Morningside Library, Edinburgh University Library and National Library of Scotland, Causewayside - Maps Reading Room.

Showing libraries nearest to the centre of Edinburgh

41 results

Libraries by area in Edinburgh

Postcode districts

EH1 3 EH3 2 EH8 3 EH9 1 EH10 2 EH11 2 EH12 1 EH13 1 EH16 1

About libraries in Edinburgh

Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library is the earliest to open on weekdays, from 8:30am. For a later visit, Edinburgh College of Art Library is open until 10pm on weekdays. 3 of them open on Sundays, including Edinburgh College of Art Library and Muirhouse Library. 1 is open 24 hours.

Areas with the most branches are Old Town, Canongate, Sciennes and Sighthill. They are spread across 9 postcode districts, from EH1 to EH16.

Libraries in Edinburgh: common questions

How many libraries are there in Edinburgh?

We list 41 libraries in Edinburgh. Use the map and list above to find the nearest one and check whether it is open now.

Are any libraries in Edinburgh open on Sunday?

Yes. 3 of the libraries we list in Edinburgh have Sunday opening hours. Tick "Open now" to see which are open at the moment.

Which libraries in Edinburgh open late?

15 stay open until 7pm or later on at least one weekday. Opening times are shown on each listing.

What services do libraries in Edinburgh offer?

The most commonly listed services are wheelchair accessible (9), toilets (1). Filter the results by service to find one that offers what you need.

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