Streetreads Library

The Streetreads Library provides a unique stigma-free safe space built on community, connection, and skill development – offering long-term hope and a pathway for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Thanks to the incredible support from the community and partnerships with several Edinburgh bookshops, Streetreads boasts a wonderful and up-to-date selection of books. People within the homeless community in Edinburgh can visit the library and take out books without needing to show ID or return the books. If we don’t have what someone is looking for, we can order specific books for them, and our volunteers are always available to make recommendations or share their perspectives. We’re delighted that people can access this safe, welcoming space to read, relax, and benefit from a wide range of support.