Portobello Library

Ay Caramba!

It's turned out to have been a very-Podencoey , a whopping 7 out of 12 dogs in all, down at Portobello Library today!

I mean, obviously there were lovely pooches of other breeds and lineages attending as well, it's not a competition after all but we're pretty sure that Porty must be in the running for some kind of Guinness world record for "Most Podencos per square foot in a town that's not located on mainland Europe" or something, surely? 😆

So joining us today, in no particular order as usual, were Eddie, Luke, Scarlett, Squid, Duncan, Lily, Grace, Bandit, Quinn, Ruby, Kitty and Agatha. ❤

Join local author/musician/poet Lindsay Martindale as she joins us in Portobello Library on Tuesday 27th October at 6:30pm to talk about and to read from her new collection of poetry 'Portobello Hygge'

Attendance is FREE with tickets available to book online at the QR code on the poster below or in limited numbers from the library, get your tickets soon for what looks to be a lovely evening.

'Portobello Hygge@ is available on sale from Cove on Portobello High Street, to buy online at tinyurl.com/chiffchaffpress, copies will also be available for sale after the event.

https://www.townspot.co/event/portobello-hygge-book-launch-and-meet-the-poet-4858cdf6-d14f-4e48-ab8b-3b6d7d0d75b5

We here at Portobello Library are always super stoked to be able help promote worthy local causes and there are few worthier than the fab (four?) The Beatles Marathon UK which is coming back to Portobello Town Hall for it's third year on Saturday 14th of November!

Featuring a positive plethora of brilliant Mock Moptops, Liverpudlian Lookalikes and Off-Brand Beatles playing all day live in aid of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation to raise money for Motor Neuron Disease research in memory of Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir.

Click into the link below to buy your tickets for this fantastic all-day celebration of the Fab Four's rock 'n roll legacy and music, all proceeds of which go to an exceptionally good cause!

https://beatlesmarathon.com/

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NOTE: Our favourite Beatles song is probably between Help!, Two of Us or Paperback Writer, but we'll freely admit to having a guilty pleasure appreciation for Ringo's 1969 magnum o*cto*pus, Octopus's Garden... 🐙😉

Are you aged over 50 years and would like help with using computers, mobile phones & tablets, accessing email, getting online etc?

ACE IT Scotland holds a FREE weekly IT help session here at Portobello Library every Thursday afternoon from 2pm-4pm.

Attendance is by appointment only but simply call 0131 667 2053 now to register your interest and book your free help session today!

Do you love 📚📚📚?
Do you love 🐶🐶🐶??
Do you love 📚 about 🐶???
Do you love ANY combination of 📚 and 🐶????

Then you'll go absolutely 🍌🍌🍌 for our weekly in the library!

Bring your well-behaved & on-lead dogs along at any time between 10am-5pm for treats, general pats on the head and untamed adoration.

(Note: If you'd like your furry friend to be featured in our end of day Facebook showcase bonanza thingie, please come along before 4.30pm as that's the cut-off for inclusion)

Coming soon to Library!

Barking Mad to Calm and Quiet by Julie Cluley Book Launch!
Wednesday 18th November - 6.30pm to 7.45pm

Scan the QR code below or go online to https://tinyurl.com/Barking-Mad-Book-Launch to get your FREE ticket for this event, limited physical tickets are also available from the library.

Councillor Jane Meagher (Scottish Labour) holds her constituency surgery weekly here at Portobello Library every Wednesday evening from 7pm. (except during School & Public Holidays)

Should you be unable to make it tonight or If you need to speak to the councillor before her next surgery, please use the contact details on the poster below to contact her office.

Portobello Library are delighted to help pass on details of Birth Prep Sessions taking place at The Wee Hub brought to you by The Living Memory Association in Ocean Terminal, Leith.

These relaxed, friendly sessions are led by three local birth-workers and aim to help expectant parents feel calm, informed and confident about birth.

Next session will be on Tuesday 27th October from 7 to 8.30pm

There is a suggested donation of £5 per person.

Please see the attached poster for more information, future dates and how to book.

Cllr Tim Jones (Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party) will be holding his regular constituency surgery this evening at 6pm.

Surgeries are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm, please contact Mr Jones office on 0131 529 4166 or by email at [email protected] should you be unable to make it during these scheduled times and wish to meet at another time.

After a brief hiatus for the October Holidays, we're back for more fabulous stories at Portobello Library!

Tuesday is absolutely one of our favourite days of the week so if you want to hear all about some tiny taxis, big-time boogie woogie bands, totty tigers and wacky wishes, come along and see Ian in the in the Library at 4pm this afternoon!!