Children’s summer reading challenge launched – Step into the Story Garden Celebrate stories, adventure and the great outdoors with East Lothian Libraries this summer with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden, from now until Saturday, 23 August. Published 23rd June 2025.
Sofia and Ivy win Library Service writing competition The two young winners of this year’s Library Service writing competition were presented with their prizes on Friday 20 December. Published 23rd December 2024.
Online 'Near Me' health appointments now available at Tranent Library Online video health consultation appointments delivered by NHS Scotland's "Near Me" service are now accessible from Tranent Library. Published 3rd June 2024.
Margaret Oliphant library opens in new home Margaret Oliphant Library has officially opened in its new home in Wallyford Learning Campus. Published 29th September 2023.
Dementia Awareness Week 29 May – 4 June During Dementia Awareness Week there will be a number of events and information available at local libraries Published 26th May 2023.
New app for library users allows you to choose your next book ‘on the move’ Reserve your next library loan via your smartphone Published 17th February 2023.
Library Service introducing new management system Temporary day closures of some library branches for staff training Published 10th November 2022.
Library Services scoops top award East Lothian Library Services has won the SLIC (Scottish Library and Information Council) Library Service Excellence Award 2022. Published 1st November 2022.
Preston Lodge High School Librarian is best in UK! Derek France takes home the Secondary School Librarian Award at the SLA (School Library Association) Awards 2022. Published 27th October 2022.
New pilot project for online health appointments starts at Dunbar Library From today people can access Near Me video health appointments at Dunbar Library Published 31st August 2022.
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.
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.
