Library events
Our calendar page lists details of one-off events for adults 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. Watch our videos on these events on our YouTube channel.
November 2024
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Printmakers' Edinburgh900 project, 900 Stories in Print, aimed at collecting and publishing 900 industrial stories, engaging with communities in Fountainbridge and the west of Edinburgh.
Wednesday 20 November from 6 to 7.30pm at
Fountainbridge Library
37 Dundee St
EH11 1BG
Book your free library talk ticket online.
Author event with Eris Young
Eris Young, the author of "They/Them/Their: a Guide to Nonbinary and Genderqueer Identities" and "Ace Voices: What it means to be Asexual Aromantic, Demi and Gray-Ace" will be in discussion for Book Week Scotland.
Wednesday 20 November at 6.30pm
Newington Library
17-21 Fountainhall Road
EH9 2LN
This is a free event and no booking is required.
Author event with T L Huchu
We welcome T L Huchu to share their Edinburgh Nights Series (Library of the Dead). They will be reading from some of their work, sharing their experience on writing as well as answering questions.
Wednesday 20 November at 6pm
Sighthill Library
Gate 55, 55 Sighthill Road
EH11 4PB
This is a free event and no booking is required.
Alan Taylor and Alistair Moffat in conversation with Rosemary Goring
Join a special event as part of the Edinburgh 900 programme as we welcome authors, Alan Taylor and Alistair Moffat for a discussion chaired by Rosemary Goring. Under discussion will be 'Edinburgh: A New History' by Alistair Moffat, a story of Edinburgh packed with incident and drama, from prehistory to the present day, and 'Edinburgh: The Autobiography', a magnificent portrait of one of the world’s great cities in its many iterations, edited by Alan Taylor
Thursday 21 November at 6.30pm
Reference Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Book your free ticket online.
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.
Remember the Rowan, author event with Kirsten MacQuarrie
For Book Week Scotland, this special event with author Kirsten MacQuarrie will be chaired by Ruth Boreham. They will be discussing, Kirsten's book, Remember the Rowan, inspired by the true story of Kathleen Raine and the naturalist and author, Gavin Maxwell’s ‘some-requited’ love. The book illuminates their extraordinary relationship and shines a light on the woman behind Ring of Bright Water.
Saturday 23 November at 3pm
George Washington Browne Room
Central Library
EH1 1EG
Book your free author event ticket online.
December 2024
Jazz Evening with the Pisconians
The Pisconians are a UK jazz fusion hip hop band led and formed by singer songwriter/producer Tremaine which combine a variety of various jazz and soul styles.
They'll be performing their debut EP "Jazz in the Burgh" as well as some familiar standards such as “Say a little prayer” by Aretha Franklin in their unique style influenced by array of artists from Robert Glasper to Ahmad Jamal. The show will feature an array of up and coming vocalists including Gaïa Jeannot and Nathan Somevi who last appeared at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival.
Thursday 5 December from 7 to 8pm
Reference Library
Central Library
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EG
Book your free ticket online.
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 Edinburgh-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.