Libraries

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, 137 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, 137 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, 137 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

cloudLibrary App - No longer in use as of the 31st May 2025

We are currently working on a new library app which will be made available to all West Lothian Library customers soon.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to bringing you a new app for all your library needs.

New memberships: You can still join the library by completing the online application on our library membership webpage