National Library of Scotland

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

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Conquering your financial giants with Tynah Matembe

Talk
9 October 2025, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
A book cover of 'Conquer your Financial Giants' and a photo of Tynah Matembe.

Library Social: Songs for autumn days

Talk
10 October 2025, 10:30AM to 12:00PM
Eight autumn-coloured leaves made out of fabric hanging on a string.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
11 October 2025, 11:30AM to 12:00PM
The outside of the National Library of Scotland building on George IV Bridge.

'Eglantine' and Q&A with director Margaret Salmon

Screening
11 October 2025, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
A female director holds a camera and directs a young actress.

Open Book

Reading
13 October 2025, 10:15AM to 11:15AM
A group of people sitting around a table reading books.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
16 October 2025, 3:00PM to 3:30PM
The outside of the National Library of Scotland building on George IV Bridge.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
18 October 2025, 11:30AM to 12:00PM
The outside of the National Library of Scotland building on George IV Bridge.

Open Book

Reading
20 October 2025, 10:15AM to 11:15AM
A group of people sitting around a table reading books.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
23 October 2025, 3:00PM to 3:30PM
The outside of the National Library of Scotland building on George IV Bridge.

William Kirk Dickson: Scotland's first National Librarian

Talk
23 October 2025, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
A black and white photo of William K Dickson.

The making of a national collection

Tour
25 October 2025, 10:30AM to 4:15PM
First reader's ticket issued for the National Library of Scotland, dated October 1925.

Halloween hats!

Workshop
25 October 2025, 10:30AM to 4:00PM
Three ghosts wearing handcrafted hats surrounded by bats.