Dundee Libraries

The following Community Libraries will be closed for the rest of the day (Monday 4 August) - Charleston, Fintry, Hub, Kirkton and Lochee. Central Library will also close to the public at 3:30 p.m. Thanks for your patience and support.

A new Community Library will open at Drumgeith Community Campus in August. Library services at The Hub Community Library will be relocating to the new venue, so The Hub will close from 18 August. Speak to Libraries staff or visit leisureandculturedundee.com for more information

Our Holiday Here SPACE ADVENTURE has sparked a real interest in space & planets for many of the children taking part. Rithmin age 6 created his own book about space with interesting facts & beautiful drawings for one of his missions. We're super impressed.

The #LoveLibraries campaign aims to celebrate the successes and legacies of libraries, to reinforce the value of libraries and library staff & Volunteers. Take a look at our case study on Digital Support & the Databank: cilips.org.uk/advocacy-campa…

Easter Crafts at Ardler Library 2 & 9 April, 11am. Suitable for ages 5-12. Free but booking essential on 01382 436366 or ardler.library@leisureandculturedundee.com

Don't forget to join us at Ardler Library this Friday, 28th from 3.30-4.30pm as we resume our Local History Group. Come along for a relaxed session looking into Dundee's fascinating past. No need to book!

Discover endless adventures at Dundee Libraries! 📚 We’ve got lots on offer for young people in Dundee, from Early Years Bookbug and storytime sessions to game clubs and YA reading groups! #FindYourNextChapter at leisureandculturedundee.com/library #LoveLibraries

Join Ringwood Publishing for author readings, book signings, Q&As & games. Featuring: Song of the Stag by R.M Brown Remember the Rowan by Kirsten MacQuarrie Kitten Heels by Maureen Cullen 📅29 March, 11am 📍Blackness Library 🎟️Free, booking essential eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-book…

March's Sew Good Together is on Tuesday the 25th 2-4pm in Creative Central at Central Library. All adults who are interested in making their own clothes are welcome. There is no need to book and refreshments will be provided. The skills demonstration will be attaching buttons.

Leisure & Culture Dundee is delighted to announce that their first-ever Dundee Book Festival is set to take place from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th of June, 2025. The full programme will be unveiled in April, with tickets going on sale in early May. leisureandculturedundee.com/news/leisure-c…

Ardler Library's Local History sessions are back after their winter break. Come along next Friday 28th March for a relaxed afternoon looking into Dundee's fascinating past.

This evening is our 3D printing drop-in at Creative Central in Central Library. Come along to ask questions about 3D printing and see the printers in action.

This Thursday we're hosting a screening of a half hour film commissioned to celebrate the Dundee Courier's 50 years as a daily newspaper. 📅 Thursday 20 March, 12pm 📍Central Library 🎟️Free, book your space at Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-couri…

Last chance to book your free space for this Wednesday's talk with RM Brown, author of Song of the Stag, who joins us to talk about her writing process & publishing experience 📅 19 March, 2.30pm 📍Coldside Library 🎟️ Free, book your space via Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/rm-brown-son…

Tomorrow we have Felt Crafts at Creative Central in Central Library from 10.30-11.30. Come along to have a chat, a cup of tea or coffee and sew some felt decorations. All levels of experience welcome!

Today is national quilting day. Do we have a large selection of books on quilting in Creative Central? Quilty as charged! We offer adults who know how to machine sew the opportunity to use our sewing machines in Creative Central every Thursday from 2-4.

On Wednesday RM Brown, author of Song of the Stag, joins us to talk about her writing process and publishing experience 📅 19 March, 2.30pm 📍Coldside Library 🎟️ Free, book your space via Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/rm-brown-son…

Did you guess who our dress form was dressed up as? It was, of course, Holly Golightly! Holly is the main character in Truman Capote's 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, and was immortalised on film by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film by the same name.

Last chance to book your tickets! This Saturday, author Jenny Colgan joins us to discuss her writing career, including her latest novel Close Knit. 📅Saturday 15 March, 2pm 📍Steps Theatre, Central Library 🎟️Free, booking essential jennycolgan.eventbrite.co.uk

UPDATE: Due to scheduling issues this drop-in session has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will update when another session is arranged.

Keep Safe is Police Scotland led, award-winning initiative available for anyone to use if they feel lost, scared or vulnerable. Pop into Central library on Thursday 13th March 10am-12pm to find out more about ‘Keep Safe’. #WeSupportKeepSafe #iammescotland