East Calder Library

Services available, business hours and contact details

East Calder Library is situated inside The Dave King Partnership Centre and offers a wide range of services to people of all ages

Books for children, young people and adults
Talking books
Large Print books
Quick reads and High Low books available
Book Groups
Bookbug sessions
Boardmaker software
High visibility keyboard
Free replacement hearing aid batteries
Ten PCs providing free computer access - 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 accessible parking bays nearby
Local bus stop is approximately 400m away
Walking trolley for customer use
Hearing induction loop system
Accessible toilet

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

Monthly activities

No booking required (unless specified otherwise), please call: 01506 284020 or click the following link to email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

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. Not available on self-service days.

Community Jigsaw - No booking required - 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

Craft club - all welcome, no booking required

Friday's 6th and 20th December, 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Colouring and Quiver session - all welcome and no booking required. Come along and bring your drawings to life!

Thursday 5th December, 4pm-5pm

Lego club - suitable for primary school age children, no booking required.

Saturday's 7th, 21st and 28th December, 10.30am - 11.30am

Bookbug Session - no booking required, all welcome

Monday's 2nd and 16th December, 11am
Saturday 21st December, 10.30am

Gaelic Bookbug Session - Our Gaelic Bookbug sessions are fun filled song and rhyme sessions with the added bonus of learning some Gaelic with your child. You don't need any Gaelic speaking or reading experience to attend, just the enthusiasm to learn whilst helping your child learn too!

Booking essential, please call: please call: 01506 284020 or click the following link to email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

1st Wednesday every month at 11am - December's session has been re-scheduled. New time to be confirmed.

Unsupervised activities - Available throughout the month during library opening hours

Colouring-in sheets
Puzzles

Available during school holidays

Craft resources
Board games

Activities for adults

Colouring in Group - relax with some colouring in and create some lovely artwork. No booking required

Thursday's 5th, 12th 21st and 19th December, 11am - 12pm

Book group

Please contact the library directly for times and dates of this group.

Tea & Blether - Reminiscence group - Join us for a cuppa and share stories

Monday 2nd December, 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Address

The Dave King Partnership Centre (formerly known as East Calder Partnership Centre)

139 Main Street

East Calder

EH53 0EP

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Library opening hours

Opening hours:

Monday: 10am – 5pm

Tuesday: Unavailable

Wednesday: 11am – 4pm

Thursday: 11am – 7pm

Friday: 10am – 4pm

Saturday: 10am – 1pm

Sunday: Unavailable

Contact Details

Email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

Tel: 01506 284020

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