Activities and events
There are many events for all ages and interests happening across our community.
Edinburgh Libraries and other warm and welcoming community organisations host many free regular activities throughout the week.
Find regular activities at your local library
Find regular activities at other welcoming spaces
Libraries also host one-off events such as author talks and craft events for adults.
Browse one-off events in libraries
Community organisations also host warm and welcoming free one-off events. Keep an eye on our calendar below for events happening in your area.
January 2025
Family Fun Day at Central Library
Come along and enjoy the free, fun and family-friendly activities at Central Library. There will be tea, coffee and light snacks available from 12 midday on the Mezzanine.
The programme includes
11 to 11.30am, Storytime for children ages 3 to 5
2 to 4pm, Knit and Natter
2.30 to 4pm, Scottish traditional singing workshop for all ages with Joss Cameron. (Please book your ticket for this workshop in advance online.)
3pm, Lego Club for ages 7 to 11
Saturday 25 January from 10am to 5pm
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
Family Fun Day at Muirhouse Library
Come along and meet the Muirhouse Library team, local charities and organisations. Play some carnival games, join in with a choir, slime making, make a scrap material cushion and have some pizza! But more importantly, have some fun and beat the January blues.
Friday 31 January from 11 till 2pm.
Muirhouse Library
12A Macmillan Square
EH4 4AB
February 2025
Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair
Are you interested in local history and heritage?
The Edinburgh Local Heritage Network is hosting an information fair which will be the perfect opportunity to meet with local heritage groups, learn more about what they have to offer and find out how to get involved.
Friday 7 February from 12pm to 4pm
Ocean Terminal Market Place,
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DriveEdinburgh
EH6 6JJ