Activities and events
There are many events for all ages and interests happening across our community.
Edinburgh Libraries and other warm and welcoming community organisations host many free regular activities throughout the week.
Find regular activities at your local library
Find regular activities at other welcoming spaces
Libraries also host one-off events such as author talks and craft events for adults.
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Community organisations also host warm and welcoming free one-off events. Keep an eye on our calendar below for events happening in your area.
October 2024
Family History Fair
The National Library of Scotland is partnering with colleagues from Edinburgh Central Library, Edinburgh City Archives, National Records of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Genealogy Society for a .
This is an opportunity for people at all stages of genealogical research to hear from and interact with staff members from various archives in Edinburgh, who will talk through the various collections that they hold and services that they offer and explain how they can help with your genealogical research.
Monday 28 October from 10am to 3pm
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EW