Record details

Name
Dunbar Library
Address
Bleachingfield Centre, Countess Road,
Dunbar, East Lothian
Postcode
EH42 1DX
Email
dunbar.library@eastlothian.gov.uk
Telephone
01620 827827
Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Wednesday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Saturday 10am to 1pm

Click and Collect service

Borrowers are able to order specific titles or a selection of items up to a maximum of 6 per person and collect them from the library. Complete the click and collect form or contact the library direct on:

Use the Click and Collect service

Blue badges

Apply or renew online at Gov.uk. If you need assistance to apply for or renew a Blue Badge please telephone 01620 827827 ( ask for Dunbar Library) to make an appointment with one of our staff.

Warm Spaces, Friendly Faces
Cosy seating area, hot drinks available, charging sockets, free menstrual products, newspaper, free Wifi, food bank drop-off, laptop space, jigsaws and puzzles
Library Catalogue

Search the library catalogue

Regular Events
  • ASN Parents and Carers Support Group - first and second Friday of the month at 9:30am to 11:00am
  • Book Group - every Monday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
  • Bookbug sessions - ( for under 5's) Mondays at 9:15am and Wednesdays at 10:00am. Advance booking required.
  • Cancer Support Group- first Saturday of the month from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
  • Craft Group - every Thursday from 10:00am to 12 noon (Knitting, sewing, embroidery, needlepoint, quilting, crochet).
  • Dementia Carers' Support Group - every Thursday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
  • Kids Chess Club - every Monday 3:20pm - 4:30pm
  • Kids Knitting Group - every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Booking essential. 
  • Lego Club - Friday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
  • Manga Club - last Saturday of the month from 11:00am to 12:00pm ( for ages 10 years and above, an adult will need to attend the first session with you).
  • Zentangle Adult Doodle Club - every Friday from 10:30am to 11:30am.

Please contact the library to check whether places are available and the age range of children attending.

Location
Facilities and Services
  • cancer support display plus leaflets
  • Click and Collect Service
  • dementia book display and information leaflets
  • diary to record community events
  • disabled access and toilet
  • display and exhibition area - display boards can be pre-booked by local groups
  • doggy bags
  • dyslexia - book display and information leaflets
  • free Wi-Fi / Internet access
  • free hearing aid batteries given out to those with NHS hearing aids - bring in the yellow audiology record book
  • foodbank - list of suggested donations available in the library
  • health reading collection
  • Home Library Service 
  • Near Me appointment area
  • public access computers and printer
  • photocopier
  • recycling box covers
  • study space
  • tourist information