- Name
- McDonald Road Library
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- Regular activities for children and young people
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Thursday
3.30 to 4.30pm, Young Writers’ Group for ages 10 to 14 years
Friday
3 to 4pm, Children’s Crafts for ages 5 and up
Saturday
3 to 4pm, Lego and Boardgames Club, for ages 5 and up - Bookbug sessions
- Regular events and activities for adults
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Monday
6 to 7pm, Writers' Group
Tuesday
6.30 to 7.30pm, Adult Craft Group
Wednesday
2pm, Movie Matinees. Contact the library for information on upcoming films.
5pm, Monthly Film Club on the first Wednesday of each month. Times and dates may vary. Contact the library for information on upcoming films. - Book groups
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Wednesday
6.30pm, Monthly Book Group on the second Wednesday of every month. Limited availability. Contact the library to register interest. - Address
- 2 McDonald Road
- Postcode
- EH7 4LU
- Telephone
- 0131 529 5636
- mcdonaldroad.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
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- Opening hours
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Monday: 10am to 8pm
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm - About
- McDonald Road Library is one of 28 freely-accessible public libraries in ¾ÅÉ«, Scotland. The library opened in 1904 as the East Branch of the city's library service. It is located on the corner of McDonald Road and Leith Walk, and is a category B listed building.
- Services
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Visiting McDonald Road Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use the photocopier
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print
- use a study space
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass).
- Facilities
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Disabled access
Public accessible toilets
Baby change facilities
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charging for personal devices and electric wheelchairs
Study areas
Public seating area
Bookable community space
- Bus routes
- Lothian 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 25, 49. ¾ÅÉ« Coach Lines 13
- Room hire