Stockbridge Library
Designed by architect Harry Ramsey Taylor, Stockbridge Library opened on Hamilton Place in 1898. Originally known as Stockbridge Public Library and Nelson Hall (after publisher Thomas Nelson) it was conceived as a dual purpose building with a recreation hall, news-room, library hall and reading room. It is one of 28 freely accessible libraries in the City of Edinburgh.
Regular events and activities
Mondays
English conversation classes for adults, fortnightly, from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
If you would like to improve your English speaking skills join us at Stockbridge Library.
Tuesday
Chatterbooks reading group for children, fortnightly from 3:45 to 4:30pm.
Chatterbooks sessions run during school term time. Spaces are limited and registration is needed.
Lego Club for ages 5 and above, fortnightly from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Drop in.
Thursday
Warm and Welcoming coffee mornings, from 10:30 to 11:30am
Drop in for a cuppa, chat and some creative colouring.
Saturday
Mindful walks for adults, third Saturday of the month from 11:30am to 12:30pm.
Registration required. Contact library for more information.
Knit and Natter, first and third Saturday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
Registration required. Contact library for more information.
Bookbug sessions
Bookbug is a free event for 0 to 4 year olds and their parents or carers. Join Bookbug for songs, stories and rhymes.
Find Bookbug sessions at Edinburgh Libraries.
Services
Visiting Stockbridge Library, you can…
– browse and borrow books
– return your books
– pick up free period products
– use the photocopier
– collect hearing aid batteries
– use a public computer and print
– study spaces
– apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass)
– pick up food waste bags.
Dog friendly day
Read about bringing your dog with you when you visit Stockbridge Library on Thursdays.
Facilities
Disabled access
Baby change facilities
Free Wi-Fi and computer access
Charging for personal devices
Study areas
Seating Area
Community space
Room hire
Find out about hiring a meeting room at this library
Bus routes
Lothian 24, 29, 36, 42, X29
11 Hamilton Place EH3 5BA
stockbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
