Balgreen Library - Library locations and opening hours
Name
Balgreen Library
News
Temporary closure
Due to essential maintenance work, Balgreen Library will be closed for two weeks from 16 September 2024.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Your nearest alternative library is
Fountainbridge Library
137 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1BG
Further information and updates will be available through the Balgreen Library Facebook page at facebook.com/BalgreenLibrary
Regular activities for children and young people
Monday to Friday
Children’s crafts and colour-ins available every day after school.
Saturday
11am, Lego Club. Please book in advance due to limited space.
Friday
3pm, free afternoon tea and coffee
Fortnightly Home Delivery Service. Please contact the library for further information.
Book groups
First Monday of the month at 6pm.
About
Attached to, but separate from, Balgreen Primary School alongside the Water of Leith, opposite Saughton Park and close to Murrayfield Stadium. The shops and amenities of Gorgie, Chesser and Slateford are close at hand.
Monday: 1pm to 8pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 1pm to 8pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Services
Visiting Balgreen 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
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass).
Facilities
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charge points for personal devices
Study areas
Public seating area