The Special Collections Reading Room will be closed 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16 September. It will then reopen until our usual closing time of 7pm.

National Library of Scotland

What's on

Find out about our events and exhibitions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and online.

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Adult autism-friendly sessions at Kelvin Hall

Workshop
2 December 2026, 2:00PM to 3:30PM
A box of objects from the 1970s, including a cookbook, a Star Wars figure and a tin of instant mashed potato.

The delight of fright: Writing scary books for young people

Talk
5 December 2026, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Two book covers. One of 'Escape Castle Dracula', and the other of 'Where the dead live'.

Library Social: Festive crafts

Workshop
11 December 2026, 10:30AM to 12:00PM
A star-shaped lantern strung up with fairy lights.