We’ve had a really exciting festive period here in Tillydrone Library and we’re very excited for 2025!  In December we started a new Board Game Club which meets every Saturday morning between 10.30am to 12pm.  Games are provided but anyone who wants to come along is welcome to bring their own games to play. 

Our monthly Bookbug sessions are still ongoing and have been extremely popular.  Bookbug sessions are free, fun and friendly sessions for children aged between 0-5 years old and their parents and carers.  Each session consists of a number of songs and rhymes to engage your little ones as well as a story for you both to enjoy.  These sessions are a great opportunity for families to meet other local families, learn new things and to introduce your little one to the library.  Currently our sessions are drop in so there’s no need to book in advance! 

Here at Tillydrone Library, we are still offering free toothpaste and toothbrushes in conjunction with ChildSmile and there are free period products available for collection from the library for anyone who may need them. 

We have also begun holding Memories Scotland events once a month in Tillydrone Library.  These sessions are completely free and focus on a variety of themes regarding the history of Aberdeen.  Booking is available for these sessions and we would urge anyone interested to book in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Old Aberdeen Library, based on the ground floor of The Sir Duncan Rice Library has continued to grow, with us even receiving a visit from Her Majesty the Queen in January.  This library is open to all when the Sir Duncan Rice Library is open.  While the Old Aberdeen Library is a unstaffed service point, you can borrow and return your books there, browse our shelves and collect reservations.  The Old Aberdeen Library has also been host to a number of events lately and we will be starting a children’s book group in the coming months for children aged between 9yrs-12yrs.  If your child is interesting in joining please talk to a member of staff in Tillydrone library. 

Library membership is free and you can use your library card in any of our libraries across the city to borrow books, DVDs, use PCs, access online resources to download audiobooks and eBooks as well as finding out about topics such as business information, family history and much more. 

For queries or for help with any of our services, please contact:

Tillydrone Library, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen, AB24 2UY.  Telephone 01224 489439 or email us at [email protected]