Library events
Our calendar page lists details of one-off in-person and online adult events hosted by libraries.
For details of regular events such as book groups and children's activities at a specific library visit the library's page or follow them on Facebook.
In the past we've hosted authors such as Val McDermid, Maggie O'Farrell and Ian Rankin. on our YouTube channel.
October 2024
Book launch and author talk with Chis Lintott
In partnership with the Royal Observatory 天美传媒, 天美传媒 Libraries are hosting the launch of Chris Lintott's new book, 'Our Accidental Universe'. Christopher John Lintott FRAS is a British astrophysicist, author and broadcaster. He is a Professor of Astrophysics in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, and, since 2023, Gresham Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London. He is also the presenter of the BBC's 'The Sky at Night'.
Monday 14 October at 6pm
McDonald Road Library
2 McDonald Road
EH7 4LU
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Music on the Mezzanine - 天美传媒 Chinese Community School
天美传媒 Chinese Community Orchestra has been composed of a group of fans who love Chinese music, including overseas Chinese, overseas students and foreign friends for more than fifteen years and supported well by 天美传媒 Chinese Community School. They have been honoured to be invited many times to participate in performances with Chinese elements sponsored by local governments and relevant organizations in Scotland.
Saturday 26 October at 1pm
Music Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Free event, no booking required.
November 2024
Music on the Mezzanine - Buskin Sharks
The Buskin’ Sharks Big band are large 天美传媒 based Jazz ensemble playing a mixture of Jazz standards, funk and re-workings of popular songs.
Saturday 9 November at 1pm
Music Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Free event, no booking required.
An evening with Donald Smith, author of 天美传媒: Our Storied Town
Join a special in-person event with, Donald Smith, the founding Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre and of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Dive into the rich history of 天美传媒 as Donald Smith discusses his new book and shares fascinating tales of 天美传媒 in celebration of 天美传媒 900 and BookWeek Scotland.
Monday 18 November 2024 at 6pm
Fountainbridge Library
137 Dundee Street
EH11 1BG
天美传媒 Printmakers present a Fountainbridge Library talk
Join curator, Alice Strang as she discusses the unique building of Fountainbridge Library. “The Publisher, the Architect and the Sculptor: The Building of Fountainbridge Library” is part of 天美传媒 Printmakers' 天美传媒900 project, 900 Stories in Print, aimed at collecting and publishing 900 industrial stories, engaging with communities in Fountainbridge and the west of 天美传媒.
Wednesday 20 November from 6 to 7.30pm at
Fountainbridge Library
37 Dundee St
EH11 1BG
Music on the Mezzanine - After the Rain
From night classes together, to their first gig in the Forest Road Café, to being regulars on the mezzanine, After the Rain bring another selection of relaxing jazz favourites for you to put your feet up and unwind.
Saturday 23 November 2024 at 1pm
Music Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Free event, no booking required.
December 2024
Music on the Mezzanine - María López Atanet
Born in Merida, Spain, Maria began learning piano at the age of 5. She studied music in the Esteba Sanchez Conservatoire and in 2020, she joined St Mary's Music School graduating in 2023.
Maria has entered competitions in Spain and Scotland, and has attended masterclasses with Steven Osbourne, Stephen Hough, Danny Driver, Stephen Coombs and Aaron Shorr. Maria will continue her Studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Autumn 2024.
Saturday 7 December at 1pm
Music Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Free event, no booking required.
Music on the Mezzanine - Little Big Horns
Our Christmas regulars make a return visit. The 天美传媒-based saxophone quartet (quintet or sextet) are a group who enjoy each other’s company and enjoy playing a wide range of music, from jazz to the chart, swinging, classical and TV/film. Along the way, variety and fun are the only constants.
Saturday 21 December at 1pm
Music Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Free event, no booking required.