The Vintage Chorus is an informal Community Choir bringing together older people ' with time on their hands and a song in their heart ' Meeting on Tuesday mornings from 10.30 - 12.30 at the Augustine Centre on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, we sing a selection of songs ranging from traditional folksong to show tunes, and whatever else we fancy, in between! There are no auditions, and it's not necessary to read music - just come along for some cheery company and a good singsong, led by Musical Director, Wendy Weatherby and our accompanist, Sandy Brechin. New members are always welcome!

Welcome to SoulMelodica, a neoclassical band nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. Our journey began in 2023 when fate brought together three passionate musicians. Bruno (handpan) Ching (violin) Giuseppe (classic guitar) United by a shared vision, we formed SoulMelodica with a singular purpose: to foster connections between people and their deepest emotions! With each performance, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of the soul and mind, guided by the evocative melodies and harmonies that define our music. Welcome to the world of SoulMelodica.

Special Agent Corncrake has been compiling an urgent report into just who can save the corncrake. Unfortunately, the return flight from her migration was a dangerous road and she had to take precautions to make sure the report didn’t fall into the wrong hands. She has now gone into hiding and needs your help to piece together the missing parts of her report and discover who can save our species! Come along to this family-friendly exhibition which shines a light on to the plight of the Corncrake. Image © Cliff Reddick

Join women-only BookCaf in the Edinburgh Central Library Boardroom for May reading and discussion. We pick stories and poetry from across the globe and through time, seeking connections with the writing which may be brand new or long forgotten, celebrating women's lives. Come along to May session, read along with this month's choice, then join in the discussion if you like. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer; or bring your own lunch if preferred. We look forward to seeing you in person then. Please note BookCaf is a women-only event with inclusivity as per the Glasgow Women's Library statement HERE [https://womenslibrary.org.uk/about-us/frequently-asked-questions/].

Are you aged between 8 and 11 years old? Do you like to make things? (Or do you know someone who is?!) We have several upcoming CHILDRENS ART CLUBS. They will be held on the following Saturday mornings from 10.30 am 12 noon. Saturday 5th April Saturday 3rd May Saturday 14th June Families welcome. Our plans are for a free programme of creative play and learning a time to explore art-making build and foster curiosity, care, and consideration and hopefully an ever more creative relationship with the world around us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us at Central Library for an evening with writer and former Senior Police Officer, Tom Wood, as he explores the bombing of Edinburgh and Leith between 1939 and 1942. When the Edinburgh Police Historical Society uncovered a rare 1944 document detailing German bombing raids on the city, it revealed a story often overlooked. Though not Blitzed like London, Edinburgh was repeatedly attacked from October 1939 to 1942, and Tom Wood will share this history using original crime scene photographs from the City Police Archives. Tom is a member of the Edinburgh Lothian & Borders Police Historical Society, his books include The Worlds End Murders and Ruxton: The First Modern Murder. Dont miss this unique opportunity to learn about Edinburghs wartime resilience.

Award-winning cellist Carla Coste returns to Central Library to delight us with another fantastic programme of music. Since she last visited us, Carla has taken part in the 'Un t en France' tour with world-renowned cellist Gautier Capuon and has recorded her first CD of French contemporary music, amongst other exciting projects. Performing the first two of J. S. Bach's Cello Suites, alongside a contemporary piece by Graciane Finzi entitled A Strange Dream, this concert is not one to be missed.