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Library hours update

Due to severe staffing shortages, some of our libraries are operating reduced hours this week.

Published 28th March 2022.

  • Library Services scoop national award

    Council wins the inaugural SLIC (Scottish Library and Information Council) Award

    Published 5th November 2021.

  • Fingers crossed for Library Service

    Library service shortlisted for national award

    Published 8th October 2021.

  • Libraries update

    Proposed dates for re-opening last three libraries

    Published 3rd August 2021.

  • Reading for pleasure gains results!

    School library services win double award

    Published 17th June 2021.

  • Public consultation on the East Lothian Library Service has launched

    Have your say on Library Services

    Published 2nd June 2021.

  • Libraries start re-opening on Bank Holiday Monday

    Branches start phased re-opening across county

    Published 30th April 2021.

  • Council’s ‘Route Map’ to opening of libraries and museums

    Phased re-opening of libraries and museums

    Published 21st April 2021.

  • More East Lothian libraries to re-open

    Port Seton, Prestonpans and Tranent libraries re-open for browsing

    Published 10th December 2020.

  • Share your thoughts on the on the year 2020 for this year's Book Week Scotland event

    2020 has been a year like no other - share your views as part of Book Week Scotland event

    Published 29th September 2020.

  • Click and Collect service comes to Musselburgh Library

    Further re-opening of library services

    Published 28th July 2020.

  • Libraries prepare to re-open

    Library members can borrow items via a new Click and Collect scheme

    Published 15th July 2020.

  • Meet Trina!

    Trina has worked in the library service for nearly 40 years. Part of her role is organising the packed programme of events for Book Week, taking place from 18 to 24 November.

    Published 20th November 2019.

  • Port Seton Library

    Library temporarily closes for refurbishment work from Monday 4 November

    Published 31st October 2019.

  • Packed programme for Book Week 2019

    Author visits, talks and films are just some things on offer...

    Published 30th October 2019.

  • Meet Chris!

    Chris works at Musselburgh Library and enjoys his varied job, which covers everything from Bookbug sessions to Code Club.

    Published 17th September 2019.

  • New Boardmaker Picture Communication Software available at some local libraries

    Boardmaker Picture Communication Software available at some local libraries

    Published 4th September 2018.

  • Change of venue to access range of services in Prestonpans

    From Monday 27 August 2018, local residents will have a change of venue to access a range of council services in Prestonpans.

    Published 1st August 2018.

  • The last Hepburns of Smeaton: The End of an Era

    New exhibition at John Gray Centre traces history of Hepburn family of Smeaton

    Published 24th July 2018.

  • Port Seton Library opening hours

    Port Seton Library will soon open again on Saturday mornings, following feedback received from customers.

    Published 2nd July 2018.

  • Some library opening hours changes

    Some local libraries will see extended opening hours and others will slightly decrease

    Published 24th May 2018.

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