Libraries news
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Reading challenge winners announced
Published on 19 Oct 2022
Winners of a Midlothian Libraries Reading Challenge prize draw have been announced.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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