Libraries

West Lothian Libraries: offering a wide range of services for people of all ages.

• Books for children, young people and adults
• Talking books
• Large Print books
• Quick reads - quick read books are designed for fast, engaging reading, typically featuring shorter chapters, simpler language, and concise plots.
• High Low books - high interest books for children with simpler, easier-to-understand language and accessible sentence structures.
• Storytimes
• Bookbug sessions
• Activities and Clubs
• Free replacement NHS hearing aid batteries - please bring along your hearing aid booklet so your batteries can be recorded.
• Boardmaker software - Boardmaker is a versatile software program primarily designed for creating visual supports, including symbols, communication boards, and learning materials, specifically for people with Additional Support Needs, Autism or Speech and Language difficulties. These can be created and then printed within the library. Prices are displayed on the following document: Library printing charges (PDF, 137 KB)(opens new window)  Please note we are unable to accept card payments and some libraries only offer Black and White Printing. Check your library before visiting Your Library
• Large key keyboard - a large key keyboard is designed with oversized, easily distinguishable keys to enhance accessibility and improve typing comfort.
• PCs available for free public use - PC access should be booked in advance by telephoning the library you wish to visit or online using the following link: My PC Booking System (opens new window)
• Photocopying and printing services are available in the library - Prices are displayed on the following document: Library printing charges (PDF, 137 KB)(opens new window)  Please note we are unable to accept card payments and some library's only offer Black and White Printing. Check your library before visiting Your Library

 

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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
• Large key keyboard - a large key keyboard is designed with oversized, easily distinguishable keys to enhance accessibility and improve typing comfort.
• Adobe reader and read aloud software available on all public access computers
• Boardmaker software - Boardmaker is a versatile software program primarily designed for creating visual supports, including symbols, communication boards, and learning materials, specifically for people with Additional Support Needs, Autism or Speech and Language difficulties. These can be created and then printed within the library. Prices are displayed on the following document: Library printing charges (PDF, 137 KB)(opens new window)  Please note we are unable to accept card payments and some libraries only offer Black and White Printing. Check your library before visiting Your Library
• Talking Books
• Large Print books
• High Low books - high interest books for children with simpler, easier-to-understand language and accessible sentence structures.
• All digital reading resources have accessibility options: Digital Library 

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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

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Provide your Feedback - Customer Satisfaction Survey

  We're always interested in your feedback and want to hear how well our service operates.

  Please take a moment to fill out our customer satisfaction survey Customer & Community Services - Customer Satisfaction survey (opens new window)

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

 

 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.

 

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

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West Lothian Libraries Opening Hours

Which Library is open today? 

Library	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Almondbank Library	9am-6pm	9am-6pm	9am-6pm	9am-7pm	9am-7pm	Unavailable
Armadale Library	10am-3pm*	11am-6pm	10am-3pm	10am-7pm	10am-5pm	10am-1pm
Blackburn Library	9am-5pm*	9am-5pm	9am-3pm	9am-7pm	9am-5pm	10am-1pm (12pm-1pm*)
Blackridge Library	9am-3.30pm	5pm-9pm	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable
Carmondean Library @ Livingston North Partnership Centre	10am-5pm	10am-7pm	Unavailable	10am-7pm	10am-5pm	10am-1pm
East Calder Library	10am-5pm	Unavailable	11am-4pm	11am-7pm	10am-4pm	10am-1pm
Fauldhouse Library	8am-8pm	8am-8pm	8am-8pm	8am-8pm	8am-8pm	8am-5pm
Ian Tennant Library, Whitburn	10am-3pm	11am-5pm	10am-3pm	10am-5pm	11am-5pm	10am-1pm
Lanthorn Library @ Lanthorn Community Complex	Unavailable	11am-5pm	11am-4pm	10am-7pm	11am-5pm	10am-1pm
Linlithgow Library	9am-5pm*	9am-7pm	9am-5pm	9am-7pm	9am-5pm	10am-1pm
Pumpherston Library	1.30pm-4.30pm	Unavailable	Unavailable	1.30pm-5.30pm	Unavailable	Unavailable
Simpson Library, Bathgate	8.30am-8pm	8.30am-8pm	8.30am-8pm*	8.30am-8pm	8.30am-8pm (4pm-8pm*)	10am-1pm
The Lex Davidson Library, Broxburn	8.30am-5pm	8.30am-5pm	Unavailable	8.30am-7pm	8.30am-4pm	10am-1pm
West Calder Library	10am-4pm	10am-7pm	11am-4pm	11am-6pm	10am-3pm	Unavailable

Please note, all libraries are unavailable on Sundays.

Libraries marked with a * beside their opening hours mean that this is their Self Service only days. Self Service days have restricted services available but remain open.

Please check ahead with the library you wish to visit as to what is on offer during their self service hours. For all library contact details please visit Your Library

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