This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Tuesday 29 July, 2pm – 3:30pm

About the event: Join us to discover what goes on behind the scenes at Scotland’s largest library. This relaxing afternoon session will include a tour of the building and our newest exhibition ‘Dear Library’.

In this session we will tour the library, including the ‘stacks’ where the books are stored, and the reading rooms. We’ll also visit the exhibitions, including our new display ‘Dear Library’ which explores how libraries and librarians have been portrayed in popular culture, as well as the vital role that libraries play in communities across Scotland today.

The National Library’s vast collection includes historic maps, film and moving image, sound collections, newspapers and magazines, photographs, and archives. Whatever you’re interested in, we hope you’ll be inspired by this afternoon at the Library. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Delivered by: Beverley Casebow, Learning and Outreach Officer, National Library of Scotland

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.