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Activities, events and clubs

Find out what's on at your local library. We have book groups for all ages, writing groups, Knit and Natter sessions and more.

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Bookbug story time

Free, friendly, fun sessions of rhymes and stories for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families and carers to enjoy together. Come along and join the fun.

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Health and wellbeing

Find out more about how your library can support your health and wellbeing and find trusted health resources.

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Near Me video appointments - available at Dunbar library

Near Me is a video consulting service that enables people to attend medical appointments from home or in a location that is convenient to them, and is now available within a private room at Dunbar Library.

Near Me is a secure form of video consulting approved for use by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.

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