Libraries news

• First baby to be registered in 2025 joins the library!

  Published on 6 Jan 2025

  Did you know that if you have a new-born baby they can join their local library when you bring them in to register their birth?

• Library initiative will help combat loneliness

  Published on 12 Dec 2024

  Our service has today unveiled its latest initiative to help combat loneliness and isolation.

• Midlothian libraries win funding for digital inclusion project

  Published on 27 Nov 2024

  Midlothian Libraries have been awarded £15,000 from the national Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF) for an innovative new project to help local people improve their digital skills.

• Mobile Library Service back on the road in time for Book Week Scotland 2024

  Published on 18 Nov 2024

  Midlothian Council is delighted to announce the return of its Mobile Library Service, which will resume operations on a part-time basis starting today (Monday 18 November).

• Get ready, set and read!

  Published on 12 Jul 2023

  Young people in Midlothian are in for an exciting summer of reading and fun activities with the launch of the popular annual Summer Reading Challenge.

• Midlothian library service selected for pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ project

  Published on 20 Dec 2022

  Gorebridge Library has been selected as one of the first in Scotland to host a ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, as part of a trailblazing pilot project, managed by the Scottish Library and Information Council.

• Reading challenge winners announced

  Published on 19 Oct 2022

  Winners of a Midlothian Libraries Reading Challenge prize draw have been announced.

• Join a Peep session today

  Published on 25 Aug 2022

  Peep groups are fun, free sessions for parents and carers to attend with their children to support their child’s learning and development.

• Midlothian library's tree spreads kindness

  Published on 12 Jul 2021

  A ‘Kindness Tree’ in Dalkeith Library is among 10 Scotland-wide library initiatives playing a vital role in helping to improve wellbeing according to findings in a new report.

• Browsing is back - with a booking!

  Published on 14 May 2021

  Customers at Dalkeith, Danderhall, Newtongrange, and Penicuik libraries are to finally get the chance to browse the bookshelves again - provided they have pre-booked an appointment!

• Bookbug is back!

  Published on 14 May 2021

  We’re pleased to announce that Midlothian Libraries’ popular Bookbug sessions for young children are starting up again!

• Midlothian removes library fines

  Published on 24 Mar 2021

  Midlothian Council has agreed to remove library fines and hire charges for CDs and DVDs.

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