Alyth Library
Join
A library membership allows you to borrow up to 12 books, including children’s books and audiobooks. There is no charge for late returns, and all books are completely free to borrow. If you join online, you can use all our services straight away, but if you want to take any physical books out the library, you’ll need to provide proof of ID.
How to join as an Adult
As an adult, you can join one of our libraries in person, simply by bringing along proof of address.
How to join as a Child
If you want to join as a child at one of our libraries, come in with a parent or guardian, bringing in something with the adult’s name and address on it’
Proof of ID
When we are looking for proof of identity, we need an official document with your name and address on it as proof of address, & if applicable, an official document as proof that you study or work in Perth & Kinross.
Internet, Computers & Printing Information
INTERNET AND COMPUTERS
Free Wi-Fi, access to computers and the internet via the People’s Network. We currently charge 55p per page for printing in black and white and £1.90 for colour. The use of the computers and the internet is free. A full list of charges can be found here.
PRINTING
Print directly to our library printers. Find out more.
Bookbug
Bookbug at Alyth Library. Every Thursday from 1pm – 1.30pm.
Bookbug is the Scottish Book Trust’s national Early Years programme. Sessions are free, friendly, fun sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families and carers to enjoy together. Our sessions are suitable for ages 0+.
There are gentle songs for bouncing babies and loads of chances to move for toddlers who’ve found their feet! There are also stories and probably a few rhymes you’ll remember from your own childhood.
Digital Champion
Need help using the internet? New tablet or smartphone? Having trouble with emails? Our Digital Champion is on hand at Alyth Library to help.
Every Friday and Saturday, with 45‑minute 1‑to‑1 sessions available at 10am and 11am.
Prebook your spot in person at Alyth Library.
Board Games
Thanks to funding from Perth and Kinross Council’s Fairer Communities for All, Alyth Library now has some board games for everyone to enjoy. The games are now available for library users to play during library hours. They have a chess set, a draughts and backgammon board, and Chinese Checkers.
Library Jigsaw Exchange
The Library Jigsaw Exchange service is available at all our libraries, including Alyth Library. Each jigsaw puzzle is complete, with no missing pieces*, in excellent condition and in the original box. The system operates on honesty, allowing library customers to borrow a jigsaw puzzle and return it when they have time; there is no due date. The service is free of charge, with no costs involved, and you don’t need to be a library member to use it. *If you do come across a jigsaw with missing pieces, just let staff know when you return the box.
Dog Friendly Fridays and Saturdays
Eight libraries across Perth and Kinross welcome well-behaved dogs and their owners every Friday and Saturday. As part of the Dog-Friendly Perthshire initiative, Culture Perth and Kinross were the first library service in Scotland to welcome dogs into their buildings.
The Library service recognises the role that dogs play in providing support and companionship to many people across Perth and Kinross, and the help they give to a number of people in social situations.
The eight libraries taking part in Dog-Friendly Fridays and Saturdays are the AK Bell Library in Perth, along with Alyth, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Comrie, Pitlochry and Scone Libraries. All libraries taking part will be providing a bowl of water for their four-legged friends every Friday and Saturday.
Community Use of Libraries after hours
Community groups can now access Alyth Library outside staffed hours for meetings.
To use the library for a meeting, interested community groups should visit during regular opening hours to complete a short registration form. Library staff will be happy to guide you through the process and explain the operational procedures. Please check the opening times of Alyth Library before planning your visit.
Once registered, each group will need to complete a booking form for the meeting or meetings they wish to hold. Groups must also have appropriate insurance in place before a meeting can take place. Insurance can be purchased online in just a few minutes for a small fee. FAQs about insurance can be collected from the library or downloaded online here.
Key Details
Opening Times
Mon
Closed
Tues
Closed
Weds
Closed
Thurs
2pm – 6.30pm
Fri
9am – 1pm / 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Sat
9.30am – 1pm
Sun
Closed
Access
Free Wifi
