National Library of Scotland

What's on

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

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Anesu and the Water Spirits | Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge

Storytelling
27 February 2026, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
A photo of Tawana Maramba holding their book and a close up of the book cover.

City of Edinburgh tour: African American liberators trail

Tour
27 February 2026, 2:30PM to 4:00PM
A photo of Josiah and Nancy Henson in Glasgow, 1877.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
28 February 2026, 11:30AM to 12:00PM
The outside of the Library building on George IV Bridge, also showing the people on the footpath outside and traffic on the road.

Open Book

Reading
2 March 2026, 10:15AM to 11:15AM
A group of people sitting around a table reading books.

Creative making: Beautiful boxes

Workshop
3 March 2026, 10:30AM to 1:30PM
Several hand-made items arranged in a book box.

Adult autism-friendly session at Kelvin Hall

Workshop
4 March 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.

'Girl' and Q&A with director Adura Onashile

Screening
4 March 2026, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Film poster for 'Girl' showing a black woman in profile with another person and fairground reflected in her face and awards.

Bookbug

Workshop
5 March 2026, 10:30AM to 11:00AM
The bookbug on a green background

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
5 March 2026, 3:00PM to 3:30PM
The outside of the Library building on George IV Bridge, also showing the people on the footpath outside and traffic on the road.

Campaigning women: Chrystal Macmillan, Helen Crawfurd, and Helen Steven

Talk
5 March 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
A black and white photo of four women in old dress and hats.

City of Edinburgh tour: African American liberators trail

Tour
6 March 2026, 2:30PM to 4:00PM
A photo of Josiah and Nancy Henson in Glasgow, 1877.

OUTWITH: National Library Live in Perth

Fair
7 March 2026, 10:00AM to 3:30PM
Pieces of a maps jigsaw spread out on a table.