Blackhall Library - Library locations and opening hours
Name
Blackhall Library
Temporary mobile library service
While Blackhall Library is temporarily closed, a mobile library service is providing services from the car park of Davidson Mains Church, 1 Quality St, Edinburgh, EH4 5BB.
You will be able to return loans, borrow a limited selection of books, apply for bus passes, collect hearing aid batteries and free sanitary products.
Many of the library's activities have been temporarily relocated. Please see below for details.
The mobile bus service will be available
Monday 28 July from 1.30 to 6pm
Tuesday 29 July from 10.30am to 3pm
Wednesday 30 July from 10.30am to 3pm
Thursday 31 July from 10.30am to 3pm
Friday 1 August from 10.30 to 3pm.
Outdoor Bookbug
Wednesdays at 11.30am - a fortnightly outdoor Bookbug session will be held near the mobile library, on the grass in front of聽Davidson Mains Parish Church.
The session is聽weather dependent so please check Blackhall聽Library's Facebook page in advance.聽
News
Blackhall Library - temporary closure
Blackhall Library is currently closed due to the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The detailed assessment of RAAC in this building concluded that, due to the poor condition of many panels, the level work needed meant it was not possible to keep running services from the building until a long term solution could be agreed.
Longer term replacement plans
The options to replace the RAAC in the longer term are complex due to the extent of work required, the potential costs and the wider condition of the building. An options appraisal has developed initial proposals for permanent solutions (including refurbishing the existing building, rebuilding it or relocating to another site).
In September we will open a 12-week engagement exercise with the wider community on a long term solution for the provision of library services in the Blackhall and Davidson鈥檚 Mains area.
This engagement will share the outcomes of the options appraisal to help us develop a longer-term solution and business case.
Estimated project timescales:
September 2025
鈥� Begin 12-week community engagement on the long-term options for a replacement Blackhall Library.
Autumn 2025
鈥� Preparatory works, delivery and site fit out of temporary facility.
鈥� Confirm details of the temporary library operating times and the service/activity programme.
Winter 2025 / 2026
鈥� Complete community engagement on long term options for a replacement Blackhall Library.
鈥� Open new temporary library facility.
Spring 2026
鈥� Business Case for preferred long-term option submitted to Finance and Resources Committee for consideration.
Interim arrangements
The work highlighted above will continue to be further developed and in the meantime, a mobile library is providing services in the car park of Davidson Mains Church and there are alternative arrangements in place for the Blackhall Library groups and activities.
You can also visit any other Edinburgh Library for any of your library services. Your nearest libraries are:
鈥� Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drumbrae Drive, EH4 7FE
鈥� Muirhouse Library, 12A Macmillan Square, EH4 4AB.
During Blackhall Library's temporary closure, many of the library's regular activities have moved to alternative locations. Please contact Blackhall Library for any further information.
Tuesday
11.30am to 1.30pm Hearing Link Services 鈥� drop-in sessions every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Currently held at Drumbrae Library.
6 to 7.30pm - Writers Group, fortnightly. Currently being held at Drumbrae Library.
Wednesday
Library Link, fortnightly, currently being held at Drumbrae Library.
Thursday
1 to 2.30pm, Knit & Natter. Now being held at Sycamore caf茅, 1 Quality St, Edinburgh EH4 5BB.
Friday
Library Link, fortnightly, currently being held at Drumbrae Library.
Book groups
Book Group meetings and collections have moved to Drumbrae Library.
