When did libraries get so hi-tech? I don't even need to go to the librarian/assistants to get my…read morebooks checked any more? I just put them on this little ledge and it lets me know when I need to bring it back? That is AWESOME. I popped in for a few quick read books as sometimes I don't want to spend a week or so one the one story and need something quick. The librarian was more than happy to give me a guided tour of how the library worked. With the way she was talking, the technology they are using now has been going for the last 3 or 4 years so I did feel a little silly. Modern and very well laid out and also has groups for children, teenagers and a book club for adults that runs twice a month (Group A and Group B, they aren't expecting you to read that quickly all the time) Ideal place to come and read the papers if you don't plan on spending what is the small fortune to read the news too! I fell in love with libraries when I was a child and with the way they are going now, I think I have fallen in love again although I'm still trying to work out how xbox's and Playstation's are educational.. Lovely library with lovely staff, proud to have this as my local library.

This is a really well laid out, lovely clean library, set just off the main road through Colinton…read moreMains / Oxgangs, with a bus stop right outside. They have a really good selection which appears to be rotated regularly, including a good range of reference books which can be borrowed on 3 day basis. They provide internet access for free, and in fact have a seperate room for internet access overflow. Our kids have a habit of going up there on a rainy evening and they're usually welcomed provided there's no nonsense. Nice staff who, when I've asked for help, have done their utmost. Also, this library will be utterly delighted, as I'm sure most would, if you hand in your used books provided they're in good condition.

Most of the libraries in my area are a bit old fashioned and have a fairly uncomfortable feel to…read morethem. Templehall library however is a much more modern library in a much more modern building and with a lot more room to move and browse. As well as having a kids section and an adults section the adults section is split in to types of reading matter and the kids section into age groups. There is also a study area where you can hire the use of the libraries computers or just use the quiet time to read or study. the staff at this library are very friendly and the whole atmosphere of the place is nice.

As far as libraries go there's not a lot wrong with Morningside library. It has books, and lots of…read morethem. It also has telephone directories, audiobooks, internet access and newspapers. Everything really. It even has a massive separate room for children's books, which is great, because let's be fair, children are irritating at the best of times, never mind in a library. Add this to its opulent setting (the ceiling above the main desk is magnificent), with its original pillars and cornicing and you've got the makings of something great. Why only 3 stars then, you cry? I just felt the whole place felt drab, tired if you will. The carpet looks like an enormous piece of baize, and the tables and chairs are old. A little makeover (and it wouldn't take much) and this would be a truly resplendent place to get your literature fix.

Morningside is an area with an above average age. Add to this the fact that older generations tend…read moreto frequent libraries more than younger ones and you start to get a picture of what this library is like - the World War II section is one of the most comprehensive for starters. That said, if you do belong to the two extremes of the age groups or have a young child this is a good set up for you. There is a large print section, massive audio book section (generally tapes) and a good range of children's books including some for sale at 10p each. If you aren't of these age ranges this isn't particularly set up for you, although there are books of interest. It's rarely quiet here and if you want to come out for a quick visit you will be welcomed in, but beware of the predominant age groups if you are one of those people who feels easily out of place.

This is definitely not one of the most extensive libraries in Edinburgh by any stretch of the…read moreimagination, but it does serve a good local purpose for the locals in the area with internet access and a range, although very limited, of books. The library is where members of the area come together on Monday's to discuss their book of the week, and in this respect the library has a great civic duty to the area. But the amount of books available really is quite pitiful and I think that the council really do need to think about upgrading the library to ensure that the people in the area get a library that they can be proud of. As Robert says, it isn't worth a visit if there is another library near you.

There are dotted around Edinburgh a number of good libraries that are worth a visit for those with…read morebook reading tendancies. This, however, is not one of them. I've been here and one of my friends has also been here and we both agree that unless you live right next door then coming here is a waste of a trip. Not a great library.

I love Edinburgh. Where else do you have a library which has museum like exhibitis and across the…read morestreet from another library! We sought refuge here since it was raining but ended up having a wonderful time taking in everything.

Easy registration even if you haven't already started the process. Just up the entrance steps and…read morearound the corner. Then straight to drop off your outwear and pens. Then it's on to one of the reading rooms. BTW the cafe is quite reasonable after passing through the Royal Mile. And WiFi if you purchase something. At an aside, your academic network connection (eduroam) may work as well. Otherwise it is available upstairs upon application.

I have loved this library since forever, its collection of books old and new spans 2 or 3 floors…read morefloors. Its interior and exterior is both impressive. The library has many book groups as well as bookbug for children. There's a study space, music library and here you can also get hearing aid batteries and apply for a bus pass.

I love geeking it up in here. Not that I'm saying reading books or hanging out in libraries is…read moregeeky, it's actually cool to be a geek. The Central Library is a great haven of peace and general silencio on George IV Bridge, if you're in that mood where loud noises and crowds and traffic are annoying you. It's a pretty big place, with several floors of...well...books, tables for reading and studying, and some computers as well. As long as you have a library card, you can get free internet access here for an hour or so. There's also Wi-Fi now, which has been brilliant for me, because I am the most susceptible person to distraction ever, so working at home can sometimes be almost impossible, and I struggle with cafes at the best of times too. There's just too many people to watch and outfits to analyse. Working at the library is always a good concentration call, and they have plenty of space for people to beaver away at their homework/articles/crossword etc. There's an awesome feeling of history to the building too, so while you're working away you can imagine yourself one day, after that long awaited intellectual breakthrough, being written about or being a writer and then placed in book form on one of the shelves. Everyone has a book in them and all that banter.

Having only just rediscovered the joys of having a library card, I found myself here. I have to…read moresay, I do like my local library. I like the extensive cooking selection; perfect for recipe testing and sussing out whether it's just the sort of book that'll sit proudly on your kitchen shelf. And I like that you can just use the self service machine if you're in a hurry. (But staff are always so friendly and helpful that it's difficult for me to pass the service desk by.) You can also extend your loan time online if you need a little bit longer with your book(s). I also like that it feels like a community hub, and that it's a peaceful place to do a little work or get some headspace. I do like this library.

lf it's educational books that you are looking for then really this is not the place to come as…read moreyou're unlikely to have a lot of success due to the fact that this place focuses more on books for the enjoyment they offer rather than for the educational value they offer. The library is almost entirely devoted to fiction and subdivisions of fiction - even its arts section is mostly comprised of musical autobiographies. If you do get a reasonable amount of enjoyment out of reading a good book then this certainly isn't a bad place to spend the afternoon especially with its fairly comfortable reading areas. It is most certainly a library there to entertain.

Situated in a historically interesting building in an old industrial centre of Edinburgh,…read moreFountainbridge, this library serves the local area well. I pretty much love all public libraries so I'm slightly bias to begin with, but Fountainbridge library really doesn't disappoint. I mean its a local library that offers book. All kinds of books for all ages. For free! What's there not to like? Of course its not huge, for a genuinely large collection you would need to venture (not far) to the central library, but it does its best. Fountainbridge Library also offers events such as storytelling sessions for children, book groups and free computing classes. It's also well serviced by bus routes and I believe the numbers 34 and 35 stop here.

Nice old fashioned library tucked away in Dundee Street in Edinburgh. Usual range of reading…read morematerial, papers and magazines. CDs too, and lots of audio books. Computers can be booked for word processing, internet and the like. Nice little children's area too. Regular storytimes and Bookstart Rhymetimes which are fun for parents with very young children.