West Calder Library

Services available, business hours and contact details

West Calder Library offers a wide range of services to people of all ages:

Books for children, young people and adults
Talking books
Large Print books
Quick reads and High Low books available
Bookbug sessions
Free replacement NHS hearing aid batteries
Boardmaker software
High Vis/Large key keyboard
Four PCs providing free computer access - PC access should be booked in advance by telephoning the library or online using the following link: My PC Booking System (opens new window)
Photocopying and printing services are available in the library. Prices are displayed on the following document: Library printing charges [97KB] Please note we are unable to accept card payments.

Accessibility

One disabled parking bay nearby
Local bus stop is approximately a five minute walk away
Main door has disabled push button access
Disabled flat bed lift for customer access
Hearing induction loop system

New memberships: Details on how to become West Lothian library member can be found on our library membership webpage

Monthly Activity Programme

No booking required to attend activities (unless specified otherwise), please call: 01506 283550 or click the following link to email: West Calder Library (opens new window)

A selection of board games and jigsaw puzzles are available for use in the library during library opening hours - Just ask a member of staff for the game and play, then return when finished!

Subject to availability of games and available space in library at the time of request.

Jigsaw library - Borrow one of our jigsaws to complete at home!

Jigsaw challenge drop-in - Suitable for all ages and abilities

Pop in and help us complete our jigsaw, just add a piece or two (or more) every time you visit the library

Book Week Scotland - 18th-24th November 2024

Book Week Scotland is an annual week-long celebration of books and reading. This year's theme is "Hope" with many of our activities exploring what "Hope" means to us.

Every year we love to celebrate Book Week Scotland and there are lots of activities you can get involved in. Click here Book Week Scotland - West Lothian Libraries 2024 (opens new window) to find out more on what each library is doing to celebrate this year!

Activities for children

No booking required to attend activities (unless specified otherwise), please call: 01506 283550 or click the following link to email: West Calder Library (opens new window)

Unsupervised Activities - Available during library opening hours

Crafts
Colouring sheets
Puzzles and board games

Supervised Activities

Bookbug Session - Booking required please call: 01506 283550 or click the following link to email: West Calder Library (opens new window)

Every Tuesday in November at 11am

After School craft sessions: suitable for all primary school age children, no booking required.

Every Tuesday and Thursday in November, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Activities for adults

Tea n' Blether - Reminiscence group - Join us for a cuppa and share stories

1st Wednesday of the month at 2pm. This months theme is "work"

Address

Main Street

West Calder

EH55 8BQ

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Library opening hours

Opening hours:

Monday: 10am – 4pm

Tuesday: 10am – 7pm

Wednesday: 11am – 4pm

Thursday: 11am – 6pm

Friday: 10am – 3pm

Saturday & Sunday: Unavailable

Contact Details:

Email: westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk

Tel: 01506 283550

Parking:

There is a car park within the grounds of the building and access is from Limefield Road. However, parking is limited with only 6 spaces available - this includes one accessible space.

Customers can access the building via one of two entrances: the main front door or the side entrance (which is fully accessible).