Craigmillar Literacy Trust

31/07/2026

An update about our events in Craigmillar Library tomorrow (Sat 1 Aug)...

28/07/2026

The closing date for applications to the role of Treasurer is Friday 31st July.

We are looking for someone with accountancy skills and an interest in community literacy to join our Board of Trustees. If you have the financial skills and would like to be part of a small, friendly and creative community charity then we would love to hear from you!

To find out more please visit the link below, or get in touch with Kara at [email protected]
https://craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CLT-Treasurer-advert-and-role-description-31-July-closing-date.pdf

28/07/2026

Our Summer of Stories with Craigmillar Stories for Sharing and Craigmillar Books for Babies is almost half way through!

We've had comic books creation, a teddy bear picnic, an animal antics rhymetime, wonderful storytelling, hilarious songs and much more.

Here are this week's activities for 4-12 year olds. Younger siblings are very welcome on Saturday. Please join us!

20/07/2026

Don't forget that our Baby and Toddler Rhymetime runs all through the summer and older siblings are very welcome to come along too. 🎶🎵🎶

Every Monday morning at 11am in Craigmillar Library.

See you there!

Hamish is looking forward to Baby and Toddler Rhymetime this morning at 11am in Craigmillar Library!

18/06/2026

*Closing date extended to Friday 31st July 2026*

Can you help us find a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees?

For a full Treasurer role description and the application process please visithttps://craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Treasurer-advert-and-role-description-June-2026.pdf

If you have any questions please get in touch with our Director Kara Whelan at [email protected]

Closing date is Friday 31st July, with interviews expected at end of *August. Please share with anyone who may be interested in the role thank you!

Craigmillar Books for Babies Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Volunteer Edinburgh

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our charity's Board of Trustees.

For full role description and application process please see the link below.

If you have any questions please get in touch with our Director Kara Whelan at [email protected]

Closing date is Friday 3rd July, with interviews expected mid to end August.

https://craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Treasurer-advert-and-role-description-June-2026.pdf

Craigmillar Books for Babies Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Volunteer Edinburgh

16/06/2026

Already thinking about what you might like to do in the summer holidays? We've got some ideas for you!

We're delighted to share our Craigmillar Books for Babies and Craigmillar Stories for Sharing programmes for 2026.

🎉The Craigmillar Books for Babies programme starts on Monday 29 June and is for parents/carers with children under 4. Older brothers and sisters are very welcome.

🎉The Craigmillar Stories for Sharing programme starts on Tuesday 14 July and is for families with children aged 4-12. Younger siblings are also very welcome.

🧡All our events are free and are for families in the Greater Craigmillar area. We can't wait to see you there!

09/06/2026

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our charity's Board of Trustees.

For full role description and application process please see the link below.

If you have any questions please get in touch with our Director Kara Whelan at [email protected]

Closing date is Friday 3rd July, with interviews expected mid to end August.

https://craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Treasurer-advert-and-role-description-June-2026.pdf

Craigmillar Books for Babies Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Volunteer Edinburgh

30/05/2026

🎂Happy 28th Birthday to Craigmillar Books for Babies 🎂👏👏🎊🎊

26/05/2026

We want to say a great big THANK YOU to all the families that came along to our Now You Are 4 event on Saturday. We had an absolute blast, seeing old friends and making new ones, and are so glad you joined us 🥰

We celebrated 26 four year olds alongside their parents and siblings, with stories, puppets, cake and gift bags. Oh, and sang Happy Birthday of course! 🎂

We must also say a big thank you to Marcela and Emma for the ABC Story, to Rita for sharing a lovely story too, and to Eric for the music. The library staff gave us lots of support as well 🤩

Thanks to funding from the One City Trust we have more gift bags available for children in Greater Craigmillar that turn four in 2026. Watch this space later in the week to find out how to get yours if you couldn't make it along.📖

Truly a team effort for our first ever joint Craigmillar Books for Babies and Craigmillar Stories for Sharing event. 🎉

19/05/2026

Kara, Michelle and Meenakshi from Craigmillar Books for Babies, and Katie and Rita from Craigmillar Stories for Sharing are really looking forward to seeing all the four (and nearly four) year olds with their grown-ups this Saturday at 11am for our party in Craigmillar Library! 🥳

There will be stories with Marcela and Rita, music from Eric, delicious snacks from Edinburgh Food Social and gift bags to take home.

If you live in the Greater Craigmillar area, and your child is 4 or turning 4 in the next few months, please do come along. There's no need to book, and siblings are very welcome too.

Thank you to One City Trust for their support for this event.🤩