Library and Heritage Services

 

Love Libraries logo West Lothian has 14 community libraries (new window) and a shared Reference library at West Lothian College, providing a variety of services with something for everyone. We also have two mobile libraries which will visit outlying areas of West Lothian. 

Easter Holidays

Libraries will be closed for Easter on the following dates :

  • Friday 2nd April
  • Saturday 3rd April
  • Monday 5th April

 

Ian Rankin was voted most popular Scottish author by users of West Lothian libraries. He collected his award at Carmondean Library, where he gave a talk and carried out a book signing

Ian Rankin Receives West Lothian Libraries' Scot Scriever Award

Readers in West Lothian's libraries have named crimewriter Ian Rankin as their most popular Scottish author.  Voted as top Scottish author by members of the public, Ian Rankin picked up the award in person at a special book-signing event at Carmondean Library.

 

 

 

Ask Scotland logoAsk Scotland is an online reference service which brings together librarians from all over Scotland to provide expertise to answer your Scottish reference queries. Click on the Ask Scotland (new window) link to ask your question and you will receive a reply by email within 48 hours. 

 

What's On in West Lothian What's On in West Lothian

The March edition of the guide is now available.  This month's activities include World Book Day events, farmers' markets and computing courses.  Check out the What's On guide below to see what's happening in the local area!

 

Broxburn Library Refurbishment

Broxburn Library is currently closed to allow for some modernisation work to create a more welcoming and modern environment. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but are pleased to announce that the mobile library will be visiting the Somerfield car park three times a week (weather permitting). You may also use any of West Lothian's other libraries to borrow and return books. For more information, please click here or download the information sheet at the bottom of the page.

Book Stamp Library Services Annual Report 2008-09

The annual report for 2009-09 is also available to view or download at the bottom of the page.

 

Library Staff Library Performance Standards 2008-2009

What we promised to deliver, how we did in 2008-09  and our targets for 2009-10 are available to view or download at the botttom of the page. If you wish to comment on our service then please contact us on library.info@westlothian.gov.uk, as your feedback can help us improve our services to you.

 

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