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Central Library, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Service

Central Library, Edinburgh

George IV Bridge
Edinburgh, EH1 1EG
United Kingdom

0131 242 8000; eclisedinburgh.gov.uk

Web site: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries

Events: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/inte… (updated February 2009)

Catalog URL: http://prism.edinburgh.gov.uk/Ta…

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Description: We’ve been providing access to the world’s knowledge for over a hundred years and have a huge range of resources to meet your leisure, information and learning needs.
You’ll find us close to the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town World Heritage Site and the first UNESCO City of Literature.
Check out our blog at: http://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/

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Upcoming events

City Reads: AL Kennedy at Central Library (January 14 at 6:30pm)
A L Kennedy reads from What becomes.
City Reads, Edinburgh Central Library’s events series, kicks off its 2010 programme with one of the most interesting and innovative contemporary writers around. A L Kennedy’s remarkable collection of short stories, What Becomes, shows exactly what becomes of the broken-hearted – and she does so ... (more)with the enormous human compassion, wild leaps of humour, and the brilliantly original linguistic skill that distinguishes her as one of Britain’s finest writers. Come along to see a virtuoso close-up – Kennedy will be reading and discussing her work, in detail, and answering questions from the audience. Chaired by writer and critic Lesley McDowell.
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Past events

David Hewson (November 27 at 6:30pm)
David Hewson, Dante's Numbers.
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Bridge Reading: James Kelman (July 30 at 6:30pm)
James Kelman reads from Kieron Smith, boy.
The Bridge Readings are back with Scottish literary legend James Kelman reading from and talking about his book Kieron Smith, boy which has bagged a swathe of prizes since its publication last year. He’ll be joined by Edinburgh young-gun Doug Johnstone, musician and writer of Tombstoning and The Ossians, ... (more)who’ll prise the best from Kelman in this hour-long literary feast.
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Words and Music of Cool America (August 7 at 8:00pm)
Don Paterson.
American poetry chosen by poet Don Paterson and read by distinguished film actor Angus MacInnes. Cool American jazz played by guitarist Don Paterson, bassist Brian Shiels, saxophonist Keith Edwards and trombone player Dave Batchelor.
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John Galloway's Street Litter Workshop (September 4 at 2:00pm)
John Galloway.
At this FREE hands-on 2-day craft event John Galloway will demonstrate the use of street litter as a starting point for making new artworks. All materials will be provided. Check out John’s exhibition in Central Library until 31st August. 2nd day Sept 4th 11:00 - 12:30
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Genji Mania: the tale of Genji told in prints from the Henry Dyer Collection (September 29 at 6:30pm)
Vanessa Tothill.
An illustrated talk by Vanessa Tothill - curator of Dai Nippon exhibition
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