McDonald Road Library, Public library in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
McDonald Road Library stands at the intersection of McDonald Road and Leith Walk, featuring architectural elements that earned its Category B listed status.
The library began operations in 1904 as the East Branch of Edinburgh's library service, constructed with funding from publisher Thomas Nelson's trustees.
The library maintains several community programs, including writing groups, film clubs, and dedicated activities for different age groups throughout the week.
Visitors have access to computer stations, printing services, free WiFi, charging points, study areas, and meeting rooms available for community use.
The library started with 11,498 volumes in 1904 and expanded to over 40,000 books by 1950, organizing adult collections using Library of Congress Classification.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1904
GPS coordinates: 55.96140,-3.18146
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:35
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