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West Lothian has fourteen Libraries and one Local History Library.
Customer notice: All West Lothian Libraries are currently out of stock of the brown (312) hearing aid batteries. Please contact your GP or audiology department for further assistance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
West Lothian Libraries: offering a wide range of services for people of all ages.
Books for children, young people and adults
Talking books
Large Print books
Quick reads - quick read books are designed for fast, engaging reading, typically featuring shorter chapters, simpler language, and concise plots.
High Low books - high interest books for children with simpler, easier-to-understand language and accessible sentence structures.
Storytimes
Bookbug sessions
Activities and Clubs
Free replacement NHS hearing aid batteries - please bring along your hearing aid booklet so your batteries can be recorded.
Boardmaker software - Boardmaker is a versatile software program primarily designed for creating visual supports, including symbols, communication boards, and learning materials, specifically for people with Additional Support Needs, Autism or Speech and Language difficulties. These can be created and then printed within the library. Prices are displayed on the following document: Library printing charges (PDF, 133 KB)(opens new window) Please note we are unable to accept card payments and some libraries only offer Black and White Printing. Check your library before visiting Your Library
Large key keyboard - a large key keyboard is designed with oversized, easily distinguishable keys to enhance accessibility and improve typing comfort.
PCs available for free public use - PC access should be booked in advance by telephoning the library you wish to visit 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 (PDF, 133 KB)(opens new window) Please note we are unable to accept card payments and some library's only offer Black and White Printing. Check your library before visiting Your Library
Accessibility
All West Lothian Libraries have wheelchair access, automatic or accessible push button door entry systems, accessible toilet facilities and are breastfeeding friendly venues.
For accessible parking information please check the webpage of the library you wish to visit: Your Library
The following accessibility resources are available in our Community Libraries:
Accessible public access computers
Large key keyboard - a large key keyboard is designed with oversized, easily distinguishable keys to enhance accessibility and improve typing comfort.
Adobe reader and read aloud software available on all public access computers
Boardmaker software - Boardmaker is a versatile software program primarily designed for creating visual supports, including symbols, communication boards, and learning materials, specifically for people with Additional Support Needs, Autism or Speech and Language difficulties. These can be created and then printed within the library. Prices are displayed on the following document: Library printing charges (PDF, 133 KB)(opens new window) Please note we are unable to accept card payments and some libraries only offer Black and White Printing. Check your library before visiting Your Library
Talking Books
Large Print books
High Low books - high interest books for children with simpler, easier-to-understand language and accessible sentence structures.
All digital reading resources have accessibility options: Digital Library
Macmillan @ West Lothian provide support in person by appointment in Bathgate, Livingston and Strathbrock Partnership Centres, and also by phone and email. For cancer information, support, or just someone to talk to contact us today on 01506 283053 or email MacmillanWestLothian@westlothian.gov.uk
Provide your Feedback - Customer Satisfaction Survey
West Lothian Libraries are delighted to announce that our new Library app is ready to use! If you are a West Lothian Library customer simply download the app from your app store by searching West Lothian Libraries.
Our new app is a fantastic way to access our libraries on the go! Here is a list of the new app's features:
Browse the Library Catalogue
Review and Renew currently checked out items
Manage your holds
See any overdue notices
Provides a digital library card to check out items quick and easily!
Our app is free to download and is available 24/7, so even when our libraries are closed you are in control of your account. That's pretty cool right?
Not a member? You can register via the link below!
Library memberships: You can still join the library by completing the online application on our library membership webpage
West Lothian libraries offer free digital access to thousands of popular e-books, e-talking books and e-magazines, available 24/7 to enjoy at home or on the go.
Library information pages, including children & young people's resources (including Bookbug), computers & WiFi and library news (including library projects).
West Lothian Council's Libraries are supporting Seat Spot, a charity that campaigns for ample suitable seating in public places for people with mobility and fatigue issues.
