Record details

Name
Tranent Library
Address
The George Johnstone Centre, 35 Winton Place, Tranent, East Lothian
Postcode
EH33 1AE
Email
tranent.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
01620 827 827
Opening Times

Easter Weekend Closure

Libraries across East Lothian will be closed on Friday 29th March, Saturday 30th March and Monday 1st April 2024.

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm 

Click and Collect Service

Borrowers are able to order specific titles or a selection of items up to a maximum of 6 per person and collect them from the library. Complete the click and collect form or contact the library direct on:

Use the Click and Collect Service

Blue Badges

Apply or renew online at Gov.uk. If you need assistance to apply for or renew a Blue Badge please telephone 01620 827827 ( ask for Tranent Library) to make an appointment with one of our staff.

 

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Warm Spaces, Friendly Faces
Cosy seating area, hot drinks available, charging sockets, free menstrual products, free coat swap, free school uniform swap, food bank drop-off, newspaper, free Wifi, laptop space, jigsaws and puzzles
Library Catalogue
Regular Events
  • Adult Book Group - Third Friday of the month from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Please contact staff for more information.
  • Adult Colouring In - every Tuesday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
  • Bookbug sessions ( under 5's) -  every Tuesday at 11:00am and every Thursday at 11:00am.
  • Board Game Club  ( for ages 8 years and upwards)  - every Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
  • Dungeons and Dragons - every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:45pm (currently full). Please contact staff for more information.
  • Dungeons and Dragons ( for adults) - every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
  • Friday Fun Sessions (activities, games and play) - every Friday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
  • Knitting and Crochet Group -  every Monday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please bring your own materials.
  • Play Jam - open play sessions every Wednesday from 2:00pm to 4:30pm.
  • Stay and Play - every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 12:30pm for preschool children.

 

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Location
Facilities and Services
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Click and Collect Service
  • Coat and Jacket Swap
  • Coffee/hot drinks machine
  • Diary to record community events
  • Disabled access and toilets
  • Doggy Bags
  • Free hearing aid batteries given out to those with NHS hearing aids - bring in the yellow audiology record book
  • Free Wi-Fi / Internet access
  • Free sanitary products in the staff and public toilets donated by 'Hey Girls' campaign.
  • Foodbank - list of suggested donations available in the library (Foodbank collection point)
  • Newspapers
  • Public access computers 
  • Photocopier (colour/black and white) and Lamination
  • Recycling box covers
  • Room available for hire
  • School Uniform Swap
  • Seed Swap
  • Tourist information