Tain Library, housed in the historic Carnegie building, offers a bright and welcoming space for reading, learning, and community activities. It is a vibrant hub for creativity, connection, and lifelong learning. Regular events include Bookbug sessions, Lego Club, reading and writing groups, chess, poetry, Shakespeare readings, and an LGBT+ social gathering. Visitors can enjoy a communal jigsaw or choose from a collection of over 100 puzzles to borrow. The library also hosts drop-in sessions for digital skills, adult learning, and ESOL. Most activities are free, with refreshments available for a small donation.
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Knitwits knitting group
Bring your own project or craft for charity, Every 2nd Saturday, 10:00 - 12:00.
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Our services
Regular activities
Discover regular activities hosted at Tain Library.
Internet and computers
Access free internet, computers and friendly digital support at your library to help with everyday online tasks.
Digital library services
Explore thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, comics and more in our digital collections.
membership
Become a High Life Highland library member and enjoy free access to books, computers, thousands of eBooks, and hundreds of online resources across all Highland libraries.
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Make a donation to gift children's or adult's books to your local library on behalf of someone special. Each book will be inscribed with their name and they will be recognised on our Donor Wall of Fame.
Opening times
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mon
14:00 - 17:30
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tue
10:00 - 13:30 15:00 - 19:00
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wed
10:00 - 13:30
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thu
14:00 - 17:30
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fri
14:00 - 17:30
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sat
10:00 - 13:30
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sun
Closed
From Tain High Street, walk up hill on King Street, turn left and continue along Stafford Street. Tain Library is on Stafford Street it is a sandstone building with a two way access ramp at the front entrance.
From Tain High Street, cycle up hill on to King Street, turn left and continue along Stafford Street. Tain Library is on Stafford Street it is a sandstone building with a two way access ramp at the front entrance.
The nearest bus stop is on Lamington Street, which is a continuation of the HIGH street. From Tain High Street, walk up hill on to King Street, turn left and cycle along the road which is now Stafford Street. Tain Library is on Stafford Street it is a sandstone building with a two way access ramp at the front entrance.
Our library can be approached be from either the North or South entrance of the A9. When driving in off A9 at Asda junction continue straight through all 3 cross roads, you will now be on Stafford Street, park at an appropriate space near the library. If driving in off A9 from Lidl continue driving straight until you reach the T junction just after the High Street at the Lamington Street end, take the left and drive uphill and left again at the cross road, you will now be on Stafford street, park at an appropriate space near Tain library. The Library on Stafford Street it is a sandstone building with a two way access ramp at the front entrance.
