Our libraries graded as excellent
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Midlothian is one of only 6 out of 16 local authorities to get an 'excellent' rating for our libraries from the Scottish Library and Information Council.
Libraries
ebooks and audio books now available through Midlothian libraries
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The provision of an eBooks and eAudiobooks service ensures libraries continue to meet demand and improves services for people with visual impairment.
The day the torch came to town: new exhibition
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Re-live the excitement of the day the Olympic Torch came to Midlothian.
Midlothian Libraries to launch new guide to Council Archives
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Midlothian Libraries have prepared a new guide to our archive collection. The guide will be launched at a free event to be held at Dalkeith Arts Centre at 10am on Saturday 24 March.
Learn how to trace your family history at Loanhead Library
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Midlothian residents wanting to learn more about their family history are being encouraged to sign up for a course at Loanhead Library.
Week-long Library Fines Amnesty from this Saturday 4 February
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Midlothian Libraries are reminding residents about their one-off, week-long library fines amnesty, which runs from this Saturday 4 February until Saturday 11 February.
Danderhall Library challenge community to empty their shelves for Love your Library Day
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Danderhall Library has laid down a challenge to the local community to come along and try to empty the shelves, by borrowing as many of their 10,000 books as possible.
Learn more about Midlothian's role in WW1
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Our Library Service has teamed up with the Edinburgh’s War project to host a special event, examining the role Midlothian played in the First World War.
Get one-to-one IT tuition
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Find out more about our award winning and free service.
Midlothian teens: read to win an Amazon Voucher
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Our libraries have devised an alternative local reading challenge for children aged 11 to 15 who feel they are too old to take part in the national "Circus Stars" summer reading challenge.
Roll Up! Roll Up! Circus Stars now at your local library!
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If you find it difficult to think of ways to amuse your kids during the school holidays just get them to join the Summer Reading Challenge!
MS fundraising event at Newtongrange Library
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Pop into Newtongrange Library for a scrumptious cake break on Friday 20 May from 11:00 - 12.30 to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Help shape library events
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At this time of year every library in Midlothian produces a programme of activities for the following year. We want to hear your views!
Free IT courses at Libraries
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A wide range of free online IT courses are now available from local libraries across Midlothian.
