Special collections
Books on Prescription
Doctors in West Lothian now have the option to "prescribe" Self help reading materials, as an alternative or in addition to prescribing medicine to patients.
- Just take your "prescription" along to your local library and borrow the recommended book for free!
Books on Prescription is a partnership initiative between NHS Lothian (West Lothian Community Health & Care Partnership) and West Lothian Library Services.
Community Language Books
We have a selection of books available in Urdu, Polish and Chinese.
- The Urdu collections are at Carmondean & Bathgate libraries.
- The Polish collections are at Carmondean, Broxburn and Bathgate libraries.
- The Chinese collection is at Carmondean library.
These books can be ordered free from any library in West Lothian.
See library staff for details or telephone 01506 776337.
