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West Lothian has fourteen Community Libraries and one Local History Library.

Customer & Community Services - Customer Satisfaction Survey

 

Please help us continue to improve by telling us about your experiences when visiting our libraries: Customer & Community Services - Customer Satisfaction survey (opens new window).

 

West Lothian Community Libraries offer a wide range of services for people of all ages.

  • Books for children, young people and adults
  • Audio/Talking books
  • Large print books
  • Quick reads and High Low books 
  • Book groups
  • Storytimes
  • Bookbug sessions
  • Activities and clubs 
  • Free replacement hearing aid batteries
  • PCs providing free computer access - PC access should be booked in advance by telephoning the library online using the following link: My PC Booking System
  • Photocopying and printing services are available in every library at very competitive rates. Prices are displayed on the following document:  Library service charges [89.67KB]  Please note we are unable to accept card payments. 

 

Accessibility

All West Lothian Libraries have wheelchair access, automatic or accessible push button door entry systems, accessible toilet facilities and are breastfeeding friendly venues.

For accessible parking information please check the webpage of the library you wish to visit: Your Library

The following accessibility resources are available in our Community Libraries:

  • Accessible public access computers
  • Big button-high vis keyboards
  • Adobe reader and read aloud software available on all public access computers
  • Boardmaker software - Please note this is currently unavailable at Whitburn library, apologies for any inconvenience
  • Audio/Talking books
  • Large Print books
  • High Low books - (High Low books are highly engaging whilst easy to read)
  • All digital reading resources have accessibility options: Digital Library 

Macmillan @ West Lothian provide support in person by appointment in Bathgate, Livingston and Strathbrock Partnership Centres, and also by phone and email. For cancer information, support, or just someone to talk to contact us today on 01506 283053 or email MacmillanWestLothian@westlothian.gov.uk

 

cloudLibrary App - No longer in use as of the 31st May 2025

 

Cloud Library App - No longer in use
 The Cloud Library app will expire on the 31st May 2025 and will no longer be available for our library customers.

We are currently working on a new library app which will be made available to all West Lothian Library customers soon.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to bringing you a new app for all your library needs.

 

New memberships: You can still join the library by completing the online application on our library membership webpage

 

Access Your Library Account & Search, Reserve and Renew
Manage your West Lothian libraries account, search the library catalogue, renew your loans and reserve books, eBooks and eTalking Books online
Digital Library
West Lothian libraries offer free digital access to thousands of popular e-books, e-talking books and e-magazines, available 24/7 to enjoy at home or on the go.
Homebound service
Library books delivered to your home
Library Information
Library information pages, including children & young people's resources (including Bookbug), computers & WiFi and library news (including library projects).
Library membership
Join the library online for free.
Your Library
Find your nearest library, services available, business hours and contact details