Almondbank Library (Craigshill)

Services available, business hours and contact details

Almondbank Library offers a wide range of library and information services to people of all ages living or working in West Lothian.

Located in Craigshill in Livingston. Almondbank Library offers library facilities, public access computers and Access2Employment advisors.

Books for children, young people and adults
Talking books
Large Print books
Quick reads and High Low books available
Storytimes
Bookbug sessions
Free replacement NHS hearing aid batteries
Boardmaker software
High Vis/Large key keyboard
Six 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, 97 KB)(opens new window) Please note we are unable to accept card payments.

Accessibility

Two disabled parking bays nearby
Local bus stop is approximately a five minute walk away
No steps to access the main door which has disabled push button access
Lift for access to first floor in the building
Hearing induction loop system

New memberships: Details on how to become West Lothian library member can be found on our library membership webpage

Craigshill Community Council meet on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm

Monthly Activity Programme

Booking is not required to attend our activities unless specified otherwise.

A selection of board games are available for use in the library during library opening hours - Just ask a member of staff for the game and play, then return when finished!

Subject to availability of games and available space in library at the time of request.

Jigsaw challenge drop-in - Suitable for all ages and abilities

Pop in and help us complete our jigsaw, just add a piece or two (or more) every time you visit the library.

Activities for children

Supervised activities

3D Pens - Suitable for primary school aged children, no booking required

4th, 11th and 18th December, 4pm - 5pm

Lego/Craft club - Suitable for primary school aged children, no booking required

Every Friday in December 1.30pm - 3pm

Bookbug sessions - all welcome, no booking required

Thursday 5th December 10:30am
Thursday's 12th & 19th December, 2pm

Activities for Adults
3D Printing - Booking required - Please call: 01506 283133 or click the following link to email:

Friday's 6th and 20th December, 10am - 12pm

Creative Writing Group - Suitable for people over the age of 18, all welcome, no booking required

Thursday 12th December, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Crime Reading Group - New members always welcome, no booking required

To be confirmed, contact library directly.

*New* Silent Book Group - New members always welcome, no booking required

Tuesday 3rd December, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Colouring and Craft Session - Booking required - Please call: 01506 283133 or click the following link to email:

Monday's 2nd and 16th December, 10am - 12pm

Robot building - Booking required - Please call: 01506 283133 or click the following link to email:

Monday's 9th & 23rd December, 10am - 12pm

Tea n' Blether - Join us for a cuppa and a chat, no booking required.

Wednesday 11th December 2.30pm - 3.30pm

I.T. Buddy - Digital assistance, booking required - Please call: 01506 283133 or click the following link to email:

Thursday's 5th, and 12th December, 10am - 1pm

Address

Almondbank Centre,

Shiel Walk

Craigshill

Livingston

EH54 5EH

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Library opening hours

Opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9am – 6pm

Thursday: 9am – 7pm

Saturday & Sunday: Unavailable

Contact Details

Email: almondbank.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

Tel: 01506 283133