Bigger & Better
The new community
library in Gilmerton opened on 25th June, with a range of new and
improved services for local residents.
It’s location on
Newtoft Street, next to the South Edinburgh Partnership and opposite the
Gilmerton Community Centre, is right in the heart of the community.
New facilities include a
CD lending service and public access to information technology. There is
a Community room available for use by local groups and organisations.
It replaces the original
library on Gilmerton Dykes Road, which was opened in 1976.
Councillor Steve
Cardownie, unveiled a plaque to officially open the library. He is proud
that: "Whilst other local authorities throughout Britain have been
forced to cut back on libraries, the City of Edinburgh Council is
committed to improving and enhancing libraries for Edinburgh
residents."
The library opening
hours are:
Monday & Wednesday
from 1pm - 8pm;
Tuesday, Thursday &
Friday from 10am - 5pm
and Saturday 9am - 1pm
Contact:
Gilmerton
Library ,
13 Newtoft Street,
Edinburgh EH17 8RG
Tel: 0131 529 5628
E-mail: gilmerton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
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