Libraries news

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.

Libraries update

Proposed dates for re-opening last three libraries

Published 3rd August 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.