Library events
Our calendar page lists details of one-off events for adults hosted by libraries.
For details of regular events such as book groups and children's activities at a specific library visit the library's page or follow them on Facebook.
In the past we've hosted authors such as Val McDermid, Maggie O'Farrell and Ian Rankin. on our YouTube channel.
April 2025
Music on the Mezzanine with Wesley Hua and Ciaran McKinven
Wesley Hua is a classical guitarist. He is a 3rd year music student at the University of Edinburgh. Alongside performance, Wesley has spent time composing a range of music, including chamber music, orchestral music, and choral music. He has enjoyed teaching music and taking part in community music. During the summer, he would spend time in his hometown giving lessons and arranging some traditional Chinese songs into guitar ensembles.
Ciaran McKinven, originally from Edinburgh is a classical guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. His main musical interest is composition and songwriting.
Saturday 12 April at 1pm - Wesley Hua and Ciaran McKinven
Music Library, Mezzanine
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
Music on the Mezzanine with Ed Chris White
Fusion violinist Ed White is joined by Senegalese singer-songwriter and guitarist Sylvan Ayité, percussionist Eilijah Ayité and bassist Greg Lawrence to present a medley of original and cross-cultural music blending African, Arabic, European and Indian elements.
Saturday 26 April at 1pm - Ed Chris White
Music Library, Mezzanine
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
May 2025
Music on the Mezzanine with Ben Kearsley
Join solo guitarist, Ben Kearsley for wonderful music from the Harry Lime Theme and Classical Gas, to Lennon and McCartney and Flamenco passion.
Saturday 10 May 2025 at 1pm
Music Library, Mezzanine
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
Music on the Mezzanine with Vintage Chorus
The Vintage Chorus is an informal Community Choir bringing together older people 'with time on their hands and a song in their heart'. They sing a selection of songs ranging from traditional folksong to show tunes, and whatever else they fancy in between!
Saturday 24 May at 1pm
Music Library, Mezzanine
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
June 2025
Music on the Mezzanine with SoulMelodica
SoulMelodica, is a neoclassical band bringing together three passionate musicians, Bruno (handpan), Ching (violin) and Giuseppe (classic guitar). They are united by a shared vision to foster connections between people and their deepest emotions. With each performance, they invite you to embark on a transformative journey of the soul and mind, guided by the evocative melodies and harmonies that define their music.
Saturday 7 June 2024 at 1pm
Music Library, Mezzanine
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.
Make Music Day
Make Music Day will be a programme of music from early to late, with performances from guests old and new. The full programme will be released nearer the day.
Saturday 21 June
Central Library
George IV Bridge
EH1 1EG
or contact the Music Library on 0131 242 8050.