27 September 2025 (10:00 - 17:00)
We’re Edinburgh’s flagship public library and we’ve been providing information and resources to the people of Edinburgh since 1890. Our beautiful Victorian building was designed by George Washington Browne and was part funded by Andrew Carnegie.

Planned activities
Live Music – 1.00-1.45pm Alex and Jane Guitar and Voice Duo – Mezzanine

Behind the scenes tours at Central Library at 10.30am-12 noon and 2.00-3.30pm, Meet Central Library Foyer
Booking required for the tours via this link on https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/edinburgh-central-library
or phone 0131 242 8040

Explore our wonderful online photo exhibition on the Capital Collections website.
Join Fiona Myles, Central Library manager for a tour of the Central Library to find out about this iconic Edinburgh building's history and how it continues to meet the needs of users of today.
Please note there is only disabled access to the ground floor level. Water bottles can be refilled on our Mezzanine level

Address
Edinburgh Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG