Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today

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Dramarama: the recent one-off Dramarama workshop for aspiring actors was such a hit that it is now becoming a weekly event! It’s about building confidence, trying something new and making friends. For ages 12-16. 5.30pm, Corstorphine Library, 12 Kirk Loan. If interested ask in the library or call 0131 529 5506.

Inch Community Centre Junior Club for P4-P7 restarts today. Cooking, arts and crafts, physical activities and a healthy snack. 6.15-7.45pm every Tuesday until 9th December, Inch Community Centre, 225 Gilmerton Road. For more information contact the centre on 0131 664 4710 or email Margaret.faichney@ea.edin.sch.uk

Central Library

eBook surgery: get help with downloading free eBooks, audiobooks and emagazines. 2-3.30pm, Central Library, George IV Bridge. No appointment necessary.

muirhouse community centreLGBT Learning Disability Project: Carpet Bowls. For LGBT people who also identify as having a learning disability/difficulty. Join in a game of bowls played indoors – try the game at this session, which is just for this group. Tea and coffee provided. Meet at LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre, 9 Howe Street at 1.45pm to catch the bus to the venue, or meet at Muirhouse Community Centre, 7 Muirhouse Medway at 2.30pm. Session lasts one hour. Please bring a carer or supporter if you need help to participate. Booking essential: contact George at george@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 652 3281.

Edible Gardening Seasonal Advice: drop in to find out how to grow your own food and take a look around the productive garden with the Edible Gardening Project Team. 1-3pm, Demonstration Garden, Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row. Free drop-in session.

chris ryan hunter killerChris Ryan: Hunter-killer. Former British Special Forces operative turned bestselling author Chris Ryan will sign copies of his new book, Hunter-killer. In this, the second Danny Black novel, the SAS hero is recruited to an assassination squad tasked with hunting down terrorists. 12.30pm, Waterstones West End (Princes Street)

Edinburgh Hacklab Open Night: everyone is welcome at hackerspace open nights – just drop in and say hello. Bring along a project to tinker with, ask for some electronics help, hack some code or just have a chat and see what’s happening.  7pm tonight and every Tuesday and Thursday (subscribe to mailing list for last minute updates), Summerhall, 1 Summerhall.  All welcome: free. More information here.